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Graspop Metal Meeting - Watch Graspop Live!
This year, all the unlucky Metalheads who cannot be at Dessel (Belgium) for the Graspop Metal Meeting 2006 can watch interviews and direct live! on a really cool new "Graspop TV".
The next show today (23/06/06) will be:
- Lacuna Coil: 21h35 - 22h45 (GMT +1)
Don't miss it !
The link of the streaming TV is here =>
http://www.graspop.be/pages/index.php?taal=en (just click on "Open The Live Stream NL or FR") and enjoy !
The next show today (23/06/06) will be:
- Lacuna Coil: 21h35 - 22h45 (GMT +1)
Don't miss it !
The link of the streaming TV is here =>
http://www.graspop.be/pages/index.php?taal=en (just click on "Open The Live Stream NL or FR") and enjoy !
| Source: | graspop.be |
| Event: | Graspop Metal Meeting 2006 |
Grave - New Song Posted Online
You can check out a new song from Grave, entitled "Burn," here. The track comes off their upcoming new album, 'As Rapture Comes', which is due out July 25th through Century Media.
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| Source: | www2.centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Grave |
Nightrage - Signs With Lifeforce Records
Lifeforce Records has officially announced the signing of Swedish/Greek melodic death metal band, Nightrage. Comments Lifeforce president Stefan Luedicke: "I'm very happy about the signing of Nightrage, a band I've been a fan of since their first release "Sweet Vengeance" on Century Media, but I'm sure their Lifeforce Records debut will easily kill their previous releases."
Marios Ilipoulos, guitarist/songwriter, speaking on behalf of Nightrage: "We are proud about the signing with Lifeforce Records, this is really exciting for us and we feel that we will continue deliver our craft through a really nice partner like Lifeforce Records, who are into the music we are doing and together we can achieve really great things."
Nightrage will record their as-of-yet untitled Lifeforce Records debut later this year at Studio Fredman, and the album will be released in early-2007.
Marios Ilipoulos, guitarist/songwriter, speaking on behalf of Nightrage: "We are proud about the signing with Lifeforce Records, this is really exciting for us and we feel that we will continue deliver our craft through a really nice partner like Lifeforce Records, who are into the music we are doing and together we can achieve really great things."
Nightrage will record their as-of-yet untitled Lifeforce Records debut later this year at Studio Fredman, and the album will be released in early-2007.
| Source: | lambgoat.com |
| Band profile: | Nightrage |
Brutal Truth - Announce Reunion Show In Chicago
Influential extreme metallers Brutal Truth have scheduled a reunion show on September 3 at the Double Door in Chicago, IL as part of the second annual Electric City Rockfest. Also appearing on the bill are Pig Destroyer. More information is available at www.doubledoor.com.
With regards to how the reunion came about, Brutal Truth bassist Danny Lilker (also of Nuclear Assault and Anthrax fame) recently wrote in his regular column in the U.K.'s Zero Tolerance magazine, "A couple of members of the classic New Orleans sludgecore band EyeHateGod lost everything they owned as well as their homes in the hurricane. The band has reached out to the scene and asked if there was any way that some bands could cover EHG songs for a benefit album to help these guys get back on their feet again. They also made a special request to see if there was any way in hell that Brutal Truth, who've been disbanded since 1998, could somehow reunite to contribute a song, since that would certainly provoke some extra interest in the album.
"So, for a damn good reason, Brutal Truth has recorded a version of the EHG song 'Sister Fucker'. The original song appears on the 'Take As Needed For Pain' album and is split into two parts, which we recorded as one long song. It was just a matter of Gurn and Rich coming up here to Rochester where our friends in Sulaco graciously consented to letting us borrow their jam room for the purpose of learning, rehearsing and recording the song. A friend of Rich's came up with him and recorded it, it was then sent to Kevin out in Chicago where he tracked his vocals and mixed it, and it will soon appear on the album that will be released on Emetic Records. And in case you're wondering, yes, it's faster than the original!
"Now, I suppose by now some of you might be saying, 'Well? Is that it? You guys planning any shows?' Well, since we all live in different cities now, and we went to the trouble to get together to learn a fairly easy song, we kinda shrugged and said 'Let's see if we can play any of our shit!' Weed was smoked. And it appears that we still have that chemistry that made us what we were, so although there are no confirmed shows at the moment , I will say that it is certainly in the realm of possibility that there will be at least one live show, and what happens then remains to be seen."
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With regards to how the reunion came about, Brutal Truth bassist Danny Lilker (also of Nuclear Assault and Anthrax fame) recently wrote in his regular column in the U.K.'s Zero Tolerance magazine, "A couple of members of the classic New Orleans sludgecore band EyeHateGod lost everything they owned as well as their homes in the hurricane. The band has reached out to the scene and asked if there was any way that some bands could cover EHG songs for a benefit album to help these guys get back on their feet again. They also made a special request to see if there was any way in hell that Brutal Truth, who've been disbanded since 1998, could somehow reunite to contribute a song, since that would certainly provoke some extra interest in the album.
"So, for a damn good reason, Brutal Truth has recorded a version of the EHG song 'Sister Fucker'. The original song appears on the 'Take As Needed For Pain' album and is split into two parts, which we recorded as one long song. It was just a matter of Gurn and Rich coming up here to Rochester where our friends in Sulaco graciously consented to letting us borrow their jam room for the purpose of learning, rehearsing and recording the song. A friend of Rich's came up with him and recorded it, it was then sent to Kevin out in Chicago where he tracked his vocals and mixed it, and it will soon appear on the album that will be released on Emetic Records. And in case you're wondering, yes, it's faster than the original!
"Now, I suppose by now some of you might be saying, 'Well? Is that it? You guys planning any shows?' Well, since we all live in different cities now, and we went to the trouble to get together to learn a fairly easy song, we kinda shrugged and said 'Let's see if we can play any of our shit!' Weed was smoked. And it appears that we still have that chemistry that made us what we were, so although there are no confirmed shows at the moment , I will say that it is certainly in the realm of possibility that there will be at least one live show, and what happens then remains to be seen."
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| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Brutal Truth |
| Event: | Brutal Truth Reunion Show + Pig Destroyer |
Circle Of Dead Children - Drummer Ousted
Circle Of Dead Children has officially parted ways with drummer Mike Bartek, who has been with the group since 2003. His departure was apparently on less than stellar terms. The band is on an indefinite hiatus until a replacement can be found. Interested candidates should contact the band here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Circle Of Dead Children |
Winds - Album Update
Winds' guitarist Carl August Tidemann recently posted a message on the Winds' forum stating that he has now completed the solo-guitar recordings for the upcoming album. The rhythm guitars were already completed last year and the recent completion of the solos now concludes all the guitar recordings for the fourth Winds album.
Winds - comprised of singer Lars Eric Si (Khold), guitarist Carl August Tidemann (Arcturus), keyboardist Andy Winter (Age Of Silence) and Jan Axel Von Blomberg (Arcturus, Mayhem) - have also confirmed recent suspicions of a guest performance by Dan Swano (Edge of Sanity, Nightingale).
As explained by Andy Winter: "Dan recorded his parts at his own studio in Sweden. We sent him the tracks we wanted him to sing on, along with a few words of what we were looking for. He then came back with some, according to him ''suggestions,' but they were great performances that we intend to keep, and they will surely add to this record in a very positive way."
As previously reported, Winds has already confirmed guest appearances from Agnete M. Kirkevaag (Madder Mortem, Frantic Bleep), Lars A. Nedland (Borknagar, Solefald), and Oystein Moe (Ulver, Tritonus) for their upcoming album, the follow-up to 2004's creative The Imaginary Direction of Time (on The End Records)
The band will be taking a small break over the summer, but will continue finishing up the recordings and eventually mix the new album sometime in the fall.
Winds - comprised of singer Lars Eric Si (Khold), guitarist Carl August Tidemann (Arcturus), keyboardist Andy Winter (Age Of Silence) and Jan Axel Von Blomberg (Arcturus, Mayhem) - have also confirmed recent suspicions of a guest performance by Dan Swano (Edge of Sanity, Nightingale).
As explained by Andy Winter: "Dan recorded his parts at his own studio in Sweden. We sent him the tracks we wanted him to sing on, along with a few words of what we were looking for. He then came back with some, according to him ''suggestions,' but they were great performances that we intend to keep, and they will surely add to this record in a very positive way."
As previously reported, Winds has already confirmed guest appearances from Agnete M. Kirkevaag (Madder Mortem, Frantic Bleep), Lars A. Nedland (Borknagar, Solefald), and Oystein Moe (Ulver, Tritonus) for their upcoming album, the follow-up to 2004's creative The Imaginary Direction of Time (on The End Records)
The band will be taking a small break over the summer, but will continue finishing up the recordings and eventually mix the new album sometime in the fall.
| Source: | winds.ws |
| Band profile: | Winds |
Into Eternity - Finish Recording New Album
Canadian progressive death metallers Into Eternity have posted the following update:
"Things are going well these days in the Into Eternity camp. The recording of our fourth album was recently completed at the end of May. Now we are looking forward to Andy Sneap putting all of his talent into mixing the new disc. That will take place around June 23/06. The band is excited for everyone to hear the new material.
Right now Mattias Norén is working on the CD packaging. I've seen the cover and it looks really amazing. Mattias always does a great job. Last week we finished a photo shoot with Cortney Bodnar. The pics turned out well and now it's up to Mattias to bring every thing to life.
We've been listening to a rough mix of the songs that the studio gave us. So far, I think it is a mix between Dead Or Dreaming and Buried In Oblivion. For this album we kept some things a bit more stripped down. Now we won't have 5 vocal harmonies going at once. The band decided that we want to sound more like we do live, so we stuck to 2 part vocal harmonies. It still sounds killer though and I'm sure people will dig the new melodies. Stu did a great job singing on this album. He has 5 different voices that he can change back and forth from. Wait to you hear some of the notes he hits!"
"Things are going well these days in the Into Eternity camp. The recording of our fourth album was recently completed at the end of May. Now we are looking forward to Andy Sneap putting all of his talent into mixing the new disc. That will take place around June 23/06. The band is excited for everyone to hear the new material.
Right now Mattias Norén is working on the CD packaging. I've seen the cover and it looks really amazing. Mattias always does a great job. Last week we finished a photo shoot with Cortney Bodnar. The pics turned out well and now it's up to Mattias to bring every thing to life.
We've been listening to a rough mix of the songs that the studio gave us. So far, I think it is a mix between Dead Or Dreaming and Buried In Oblivion. For this album we kept some things a bit more stripped down. Now we won't have 5 vocal harmonies going at once. The band decided that we want to sound more like we do live, so we stuck to 2 part vocal harmonies. It still sounds killer though and I'm sure people will dig the new melodies. Stu did a great job singing on this album. He has 5 different voices that he can change back and forth from. Wait to you hear some of the notes he hits!"
| Source: | intoeternity.net |
| Band profile: | Into Eternity |
Suffocation - New Album Complete
New York death metal legends Suffocation have posted the following updates:
"We are happy to announce the completion of our new self titled album Suffocation. We are anxious for it to hit the streets and are expecting an early September release date. We are confident with the outcome and look forward to the upcoming tours that will be scheduled to support it. The album will be out a few weeks prior to the start of the Fear Factory, Hypocrisy, Decapitated tour which will give you fans just enough time to familiarize yourselves to the pain we are anxious to bring to your city and town. Audio samples will be up on the newly designed site very soon.
Last but not least, Suffocation bassist Derek Boyer is recovering from 4 broken bones. Derek's leg was broken 06/06/06. The good news is, Derek will be back on two feet in time for the tours this summer."
"We are happy to announce the completion of our new self titled album Suffocation. We are anxious for it to hit the streets and are expecting an early September release date. We are confident with the outcome and look forward to the upcoming tours that will be scheduled to support it. The album will be out a few weeks prior to the start of the Fear Factory, Hypocrisy, Decapitated tour which will give you fans just enough time to familiarize yourselves to the pain we are anxious to bring to your city and town. Audio samples will be up on the newly designed site very soon.
Last but not least, Suffocation bassist Derek Boyer is recovering from 4 broken bones. Derek's leg was broken 06/06/06. The good news is, Derek will be back on two feet in time for the tours this summer."
| Source: | suffocation.us |
| Band profile: | Suffocation |
James LaBrie - On Recording New TSR Project
From James LaBrie, the Dream Theater front man:
"I thought it would be of interest to know a little more of how it was possible to finally record the TSR project.
Dirk Ulrich (Mastermind and Producer) and I spoke almost 6 years ago about the possibility of doing such a project and at the time it was supposed to be 3 rock tenors. By the way the acronym TSR is: True Symphonic Rockestra. Anyway to really see this thing through meant first and foremost finding and deciding on the singers and 3 that would blend well. Secondly, a label that shared our vision and enthusiasm.
I am extremely stoked about this recording and cannot wait for everyone to finally hear it. Dirk will begin the mix at MarinSound Studios in Krasnodar, Russia June 24th. We will keep you posted and let you know when the official TSR site is up."
"I thought it would be of interest to know a little more of how it was possible to finally record the TSR project.
Dirk Ulrich (Mastermind and Producer) and I spoke almost 6 years ago about the possibility of doing such a project and at the time it was supposed to be 3 rock tenors. By the way the acronym TSR is: True Symphonic Rockestra. Anyway to really see this thing through meant first and foremost finding and deciding on the singers and 3 that would blend well. Secondly, a label that shared our vision and enthusiasm.
I am extremely stoked about this recording and cannot wait for everyone to finally hear it. Dirk will begin the mix at MarinSound Studios in Krasnodar, Russia June 24th. We will keep you posted and let you know when the official TSR site is up."
| Source: | dreamtheater.net |
| Band profile: | James LaBrie |
Municipal Waste - Announce US Summer Tour Dates
Municipal Waste Unveil U.S. And Selected International Tour Dates
Earache's own reigning thrash masters, Municipal Waste have announced several US summer tour dates, as well as a string of UK and Australian dates. Municipal Waste embody the spirit of a good 'ol time and are eager to bring the waste to the masses! Municipal Waste are touring in support of their first Earache release, "Hazardous Mutation" and are sure to embrace the summer spirit of beer, boogie boards, an musical, thrashy fun! Municipal Waste will be playing alongside a variety of bands, including Murphy's Law, Deadfall, Caustic Christ, Annihilation Time and many more. Don't miss this chance to see Municipal Waste bring their playful debauchery to your neighborhood! Municipal Waste will also be available for interviews after each show and will be available to answer any tour an album question!
For updated tour details check out: www.myspace.com/municipalwaste
2006 U.S. Summer Tour Dates:
6/ 25 - 6:00 PM @ Peppermint Club - Virginia Beach, VA
7/ 8 - 7:00 PM @ Oakland Cafe - Pittsburgh , PA
7/9 - 8:00PM @ Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY
7/10 - 8:00PM @ Wescott Community Center - Syracuse, NY
7/11 - 8:00PM @ Elks Lodge - Boston, MA
7/12 - 8:00 PM @ T.B.A - Providence, RI
7/13 - 8:00PM @ Wallingford American Legion - Wallingford, CT
7/14 - 8:00PM @ North Six - Brooklyn, NY
7/15 - 8:00PM @ First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA
7/16 - 3:00PM @ Asbury Lanes - Asbury Park, NJ
7/17 - 1:00PM @ Sounds of the Underground Tour *- Columbia , MD
7/22 - 7:00PM @ Town Hall (Vera) - Seattle, WA
7/23 - 8:00PM @ Sabala's - Portland , OR
7/24 - 7:00PM @ FOODHOLE - Portland, OR
7/25 - 7:00PM @ Burnt Ramen! - Richmond, CA
7/26 - 6:00PM @ Info Shop - Fresno, CA
7/27 - 7:00PM @ Zen Sushi - West Hollywood, CA
7/28 - 8:00PM @ TBA - Anaheim, CA
7/29 - 8:00PM @ Static Lounge 18 - San Deigo, CA
7/30 - 6:00PM @ Que Sera - Long Beach, CA
* Guest slot on Sounds of the Underground Tour, for more info check out:
http://www.soundsoftheundergroundtour.com/
2006 Summer Australian Dates:
8/4 - 8:00PM @ The Basement - Brisbane, Australia
8/5 - 8:00PM @ Annadale - Sydney, Australia
8/6 - 8:00PM @ Cambridge - New Castle, Australia
8/9 - 8:00PM @ Rosemount - Perth, Australia
8/11 - 8:00PM @ Enigma - Adelaide, Australia
8/12 - 8:00PM @ Arthouse - Melbourne, Australia
2006 Summer U.K. Dates:
8/25 - 1:00PM @ Reading Festival - Reading, UK
8/26 - 8:00PM @ Leeds Festival - Leeds, UK
Earache's own reigning thrash masters, Municipal Waste have announced several US summer tour dates, as well as a string of UK and Australian dates. Municipal Waste embody the spirit of a good 'ol time and are eager to bring the waste to the masses! Municipal Waste are touring in support of their first Earache release, "Hazardous Mutation" and are sure to embrace the summer spirit of beer, boogie boards, an musical, thrashy fun! Municipal Waste will be playing alongside a variety of bands, including Murphy's Law, Deadfall, Caustic Christ, Annihilation Time and many more. Don't miss this chance to see Municipal Waste bring their playful debauchery to your neighborhood! Municipal Waste will also be available for interviews after each show and will be available to answer any tour an album question!
For updated tour details check out: www.myspace.com/municipalwaste
2006 U.S. Summer Tour Dates:
6/ 25 - 6:00 PM @ Peppermint Club - Virginia Beach, VA
7/ 8 - 7:00 PM @ Oakland Cafe - Pittsburgh , PA
7/9 - 8:00PM @ Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY
7/10 - 8:00PM @ Wescott Community Center - Syracuse, NY
7/11 - 8:00PM @ Elks Lodge - Boston, MA
7/12 - 8:00 PM @ T.B.A - Providence, RI
7/13 - 8:00PM @ Wallingford American Legion - Wallingford, CT
7/14 - 8:00PM @ North Six - Brooklyn, NY
7/15 - 8:00PM @ First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA
7/16 - 3:00PM @ Asbury Lanes - Asbury Park, NJ
7/17 - 1:00PM @ Sounds of the Underground Tour *- Columbia , MD
7/22 - 7:00PM @ Town Hall (Vera) - Seattle, WA
7/23 - 8:00PM @ Sabala's - Portland , OR
7/24 - 7:00PM @ FOODHOLE - Portland, OR
7/25 - 7:00PM @ Burnt Ramen! - Richmond, CA
7/26 - 6:00PM @ Info Shop - Fresno, CA
7/27 - 7:00PM @ Zen Sushi - West Hollywood, CA
7/28 - 8:00PM @ TBA - Anaheim, CA
7/29 - 8:00PM @ Static Lounge 18 - San Deigo, CA
7/30 - 6:00PM @ Que Sera - Long Beach, CA
* Guest slot on Sounds of the Underground Tour, for more info check out:
http://www.soundsoftheundergroundtour.com/
2006 Summer Australian Dates:
8/4 - 8:00PM @ The Basement - Brisbane, Australia
8/5 - 8:00PM @ Annadale - Sydney, Australia
8/6 - 8:00PM @ Cambridge - New Castle, Australia
8/9 - 8:00PM @ Rosemount - Perth, Australia
8/11 - 8:00PM @ Enigma - Adelaide, Australia
8/12 - 8:00PM @ Arthouse - Melbourne, Australia
2006 Summer U.K. Dates:
8/25 - 1:00PM @ Reading Festival - Reading, UK
8/26 - 8:00PM @ Leeds Festival - Leeds, UK
| Source: | earache.com |
| Band profile: | Municipal Waste |
Novembers Doom - 'The Novella Reservoir' Details Revealed
American doom metallers November's Doom have begun recording the upcoming CD entitled "The Novella Reservoir", the album will include eight tracks that are recording with the producer Chris Djuricic and mixing with the multi-instrumentalist Dan Swanö and mastering with James Murphy. As it previously reported on their homepage,the drums have been tracked; studio photos and video commentary are currently available.
"Here are the details for our 6th full length recording...
'The Novella Reservoir'
1. Rain
2. The Novella Reservoir
3. They Were Left to Die
4. Our Twilight Innocence
5. Drown the Inland Mere
6. The Voice of Failure
7. Dominate the Human Strain
8. Leaving This"
For more details visit November's Doom official website.
"Here are the details for our 6th full length recording...
'The Novella Reservoir'
1. Rain
2. The Novella Reservoir
3. They Were Left to Die
4. Our Twilight Innocence
5. Drown the Inland Mere
6. The Voice of Failure
7. Dominate the Human Strain
8. Leaving This"
For more details visit November's Doom official website.
| Source: | novembersdoom.com |
| Band profile: | Novembers Doom |
Blind Guardian - To Appear As Guests At Earthshaker Fest 2006
Veteran Power Metallers Blind Guardian have been invited, and have accepted to be this year's special guest appearance at Earthshaker Fest 2006. Earthershaker will be on 21st and 22nd of July this year. It will be held at Kreuth, Rieden in Germany. They will be playing some new songs from their upcoming album 'A Twist In The Myth' and will be holding a one hour autograph session on the first day of the festival. For more information about the actual festival, visit the Earthshaker link below.
| Source: | earthshaker-fest.com |
| Band profile: | Blind Guardian |
Megadeth - New Album Release Date Announced; Album Details
Thrash Metallers Megadeth will be releasing their new untitled album on Halloween this year (October 31st). Frontman Dave Mustaine and co-producer Jeff Balding have recently returned to SARM Studios in London to work further on the album, and then guitarist Glen Drover will be to traveling to Los Angeles, USA to complete the recording and do the solos for the album.
Here is a comment by Glen from Megadeth's official website:
"As I write this, I am doing my last minute preparations for my trip to sunny California this afternoon to begin my guitar solos for the new Megadeth record. I have had the basic tracks for a week or two here at home, so I am well prepared to go on this. This is going to be fun stuff. I don't like to be overprepared though, as I like to let some of the solos be spontaneous; I think both ways work well with me. So much cool stuff coming up soon. It's going to be great!!"
So far no title or song names have been announced.
Here is a comment by Dave:
"...as for song titles or album, you know me, these song titles change everyday! And I won't know the record title until I've committed to the damn artwork."
Sources: www.megadeth.com, www.metal-temple.com
Here is a comment by Glen from Megadeth's official website:
"As I write this, I am doing my last minute preparations for my trip to sunny California this afternoon to begin my guitar solos for the new Megadeth record. I have had the basic tracks for a week or two here at home, so I am well prepared to go on this. This is going to be fun stuff. I don't like to be overprepared though, as I like to let some of the solos be spontaneous; I think both ways work well with me. So much cool stuff coming up soon. It's going to be great!!"
So far no title or song names have been announced.
Here is a comment by Dave:
"...as for song titles or album, you know me, these song titles change everyday! And I won't know the record title until I've committed to the damn artwork."
Sources: www.megadeth.com, www.metal-temple.com
| Source: | metal-temple.com |
| Band profile: | Megadeth |
Entombed - Part Ways With Drummer
Death Metallers Entombed have now parted with drummer Peter Stjärnvind. A representative from the band's record label Threeman Recordings has confirmed this information. Peter has spoken with the band's guitarist Alex Hellid about his departure, and the news is now official.
Peter decided to leave Entombed so that he could concertrate full time on his other band 'Nifelheim'.
Session drummer Olle Dahlstedt will perform with Entombed on their upcoming live shows.
More information will be posted when available.
Peter decided to leave Entombed so that he could concertrate full time on his other band 'Nifelheim'.
Session drummer Olle Dahlstedt will perform with Entombed on their upcoming live shows.
More information will be posted when available.
| Source: | metal-temple.com |
| Band profile: | Entombed |
Grave, Dismember, Entombed, Unleashed - Team Up For European Tour
Masters of Death tour 2006
In November, Europe will face the most brutal bill that has ever shared the same stage': Grave, Dismember, Entombed, Unleashed will team up to bring a night of the best metal Sweden has ever had to offer. The package is an idea that all four bands has planned and prepared in the past months and finally they are doing it. Dates and more info will be announced shortly.
In November, Europe will face the most brutal bill that has ever shared the same stage': Grave, Dismember, Entombed, Unleashed will team up to bring a night of the best metal Sweden has ever had to offer. The package is an idea that all four bands has planned and prepared in the past months and finally they are doing it. Dates and more info will be announced shortly.
| Source: | grave.se |
| Band profile: | Grave |