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BLUE RIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL PHOTOS: In Flames – 09/09/22
In Flames to release 14th album ‘Foregone’ on Feb. 10
In Flames will release "Foregone," its 14th studio album, on Feb. 10, 2023, via Nuclear Blast. Pre-order it here. "Going into the 'Foregone' sessions," frontman Anders Fridén said, "we wanted to make a record that was heavily guitar-driven and that had a strong foundation between the bass and drums. We still approached our songwriting the same way, as... Continue Reading →
Amon Amarth to release ‘The Great Heathen Army’ on Aug. 5, hear new single ‘Get in the Ring’ now
Swedish Viking metal band Amon Amarth will release its 12th studio album, "The Great Heathen Army," on Aug. 5, 2022, via Metal Blade Records. Pre-orders are available here with the first 1,000 orders at the band's European Victorious Merch store receiving a free signed poster. The band also has released the new song and accompanying music video, "Get in the Ring,"... Continue Reading →
Amon Amarth releases standalone single ‘Put Your Back into the Oar’
Viking metal band Amon Amarth has released a new single, "Put Your Back into the Oar," an ode to the epic Viking row. The standalone single was recorded and mixed in January 2021 at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden with producer Jens Bogren. Released via the band's own label, Victorious Music, the track was exclusively... Continue Reading →
Meshuggah releases ‘The Abysmal Eye,’ first single from new album ‘Immutable’
Swedish extreme tech-metal band Meshuggah has released "The Abysmal Eye," the first single from its upcoming ninth studio album, "Immutable" (April 1, 2022, Atomic Fire Records). Stream/download “The Abysmal Eye” at https://meshuggah.afr.link/TheAbysmalEye, or listen below. "Immutable" will be available on CD, exclusive super deluxe liquid vinyl, nine limited vinyl colors and cassette formats. Find pre-ordering options... Continue Reading →
INTERVIEW: Erik Engstrand of EYES WIDE OPEN
In Flames, Soilwork, At the Gates, Arch Enemy—the list of Swedish metal bands achieving global acclaim and popularity is long indeed. Could the next one to join their esteemed ranks be Eyes Wide Open? Ten years into its career, the band clearly is hitting its stride creatively. Its latest release, “Through Life and Death” (Arising... Continue Reading →
Entombed A.D. unleash new song “Torment Remains”; New album due August 30th
Entombed A.D. has released the first track of their new album “Bowels Of Earth,” which will be released August 30th via Century Media Records. The band are poised to return with one of 2019’s most devastating, deathly statements. “Bowels Of Earth” represents a huge leap forward for these gnarly veterans. Faster, tighter and more viscerally... Continue Reading →
Opeth to release new album ‘In Cauda Venenum’ Fall 2019
Swedish masters of progressive heavy-rock Opeth have revealed today the title and tracklisting for their awaited 13th album, “In Cauda Venenum,” that’s due out this fall from Moderbolaget / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Recorded last year at Stockholm's Park Studios, “In Cauda Venenum” will be released in two versions, in both Swedish and English languages. Various physical and... Continue Reading →
Sabaton to release ‘The Great War’ on July 19
Swedish metal band Sabaton will release its ninth full-length album, "The Great War," on July 19 through Nuclear Blast Records. The record, which will be released in time for the band's 20th anniversary, will be a concept album covering stories from the First World War. Pre-orders will start April 19, so watch for limited and... Continue Reading →
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