Swedish metallers SOILWORK have uploaded the fourth in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from their current European tour with CALIBAN and ALL THAT REMAINS. Check it out below. Source: Blabbermouth.net
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SONATA ARCTICA have uploaded the sixth in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from their recent South American tour. Watch the clip below. Source: Blabbermouth.net
Further to the recent statement from vocalist Niklas Kvarforth of Swedish black metallers SHINING regarding the delay in the release of the band’s seventh album, “VII / Född Förlorare”, the group’s founder and frontman has issued the following update:
“We have spoken to our producer regarding ‘Shining VII’ and have come to realize that he is also not to blame for the delay in finishing the album, but rather that it has been caused by a lack of communication between all the parties concerned — these being the label, the producer and ourselves.
“We are happy with the outcome of our discussions, and expect that the album will be fully mixed and mastered by the second week in January, after which time we will hopefully be able to get more information regarding a release date. In the meantime, we would like to thank all the fans for their patience and for all the messages we have been receiving over the past months.”
Source: Blabbermouth.net
Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal sextet MARIONETTE has inked a worldwide publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia (MESHUGGAH, SABATON). The band is currently mixing its as-yet-untitled third album at Studio PH in Gothenburg with Pontus Hjelm (DEAD BY APRIL). Songtitles seto appear on the CD include “Something Forgotten”, “Remember Your Name”, “Stand In Line” and “Lights Out”.
Commented Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia’s Sanken Sandqvist: “Sweden has continued to produce quality metal acts for over twenty years now. But MARIONETTE stands out above all for its focus on creating quality metal that is innovative and unconventional while putting on an excellent, interactive, live show that is above and beyond what most bands with dudes in jeans and t-shirts can do in concert. We look forward to working with these young guys from Gothenburg and helping them grow to new heights.”
Added MARIONETTE guitarist, backing vocalist, and founding member Aron Parmerud: “We are proud to announce that we have signed with Warner Chappell for publishing our previous two albums and our future material. This worldwide deal will give us the support of one of the worlds largest publishing companies, allowing us to focus on creating new and innovative music, which has been our goal since 2005.
“Everyone at the MARIONETTE camp has been 100% focused on the mixing of our third album, which is occurring (as I type) at Studio PH with Pontus Hjelm. This album is by far our most mature release to date; there are a lot of new elements we are introducing to the MARIONETTE sound.
“We expect to turn a lot of heads with this release, and so far the response to the new material we played live on our ‘The SlaughTour 2010’ headline tour of the U.K. and dates with DARK TRANQUILLITY earlier this year was received extremely well, both by MARIONETTE fans and people who have never seen or heard us before.
“After our album is mastered in January, we look forward to getting back on the road and sharing more new material with everyone who sees us live next year.”
Source: Blabbermouth.net
Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS celebrated their 25-year anniversary by performing an extra-long, two-and-a-half-hour set at Debaser Medis in Stockholm this past Saturday, December 18. The band’s classic debut album, “Epicus Doomicus Metalicus”, was played in its entirety for the first time with the original singer Johan Längqvist. Fan-filmed video footages of the concert can be viewed below. Source: Blabbermouth.net
Swedish/British modern metallers SONIC SYNDICATE have been confirmed for next year’s installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 18-20, 2011 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany.
The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order):
ARCH ENEMY, BOLT THROWER, CALIBAN, CORVUS CORAX, EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS, FARMER BOYS, HAIL OF BULLETS, HAYSEED DIXIE, J.B.O., KALMAH, KAMPFAR, KVELERTAK, MARDUK, PRIMORDIAL, SALTATIO, MORTIS, SKELETONWITCH, SONIC SYNDICATE, TARJA TURUNEN, THE HAUNTED, TURISAS, TÝR, VOMITORY, WITCHERY
Tickets can be purchased for 72 euros (excluding pre-sale fees, including parking/camping) at Silverdust-Shop.de. The first 10,000 tickets get a free DVD with live footage and impressions from the 2009 edition of the festival.
Source: Blabbermouth.net
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