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Amon Amarth - Ex-Drummer Explains Controversial Departure

The long time drummer of Amon Amarth, Fredrik Andersson, who split up with the band back in 2015, has now decided to speak up and share the details about why the split happened between the band members after 17 years of performing with each other. At the time of his departure, the band didn't say much about what had happened.

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Posted: 29.06.2018 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (19)


Agalloch - Split Up

Sad and unexpected news arrive for Agalloch fans. Following 20 years, 5 full length albums, many tours around the world, and numerous other recordings, John Haughm and the rest of the band (Don Anderson, Jason Walton, and Aesop Dekker) have parted ways. What the future holds for the separate parties remains undetermined. The band collectively thanks all of their fans. Mastermind John Haughm explained that he isn't sure if this is a permanent end of the band or not.

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Posted: 14.05.2016 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (74)


Moonsorrow - Release New Video And Song

The Finns Moonsorrow have some big news for us all today, finally a new song! The new track "Suden Tunti" (The Hour Of The Wolf) and its official music video are here to please the fans who have been waiting for the new album, Jumalten Aika. After a few teasers and a cover from the bonus disc of the impending release, listen to their first new song since the release of Varjoina Kuljemme Kuolleiden Maassa. How do you rate it?

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Posted: 21.03.2016 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (4)


Moonsorrow - Release Bonus Track, Rotting Christ Cover

When Pagans from the North pay tribute to Hellenic heathens! Moonsorrow have decided to share one bonus track from their upcoming album, Jumalten Aika, with their fans. It's actually a Rotting Christ cover of their classic track "Non Serviam". Check out their take on this anthem below.

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Posted: 16.03.2016 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (7)


Amon Amarth - Release New Music Video

The Swedish melodic death metal titans Amon Amarth just revealed an epic new music video to prepare everyone for their upcoming album, Jomsviking. Watch the music video premiere of "At Dawn's First Light" on their website or here to hear another catchy tune of the impending output.

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Posted: 15.03.2016 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (24)


Katatonia - Upcoming Album Tracklist And Trailer Revealed

Behold Katatonians! The Swedish band just released the tracklist, a teaser with new music and more information regarding their new upcoming release, The Fall Of Hearts. Take a look at the song titles below and all the formats their 10th studio album will be available in.

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Posted: 14.03.2016 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (6)


Moonsorrow - Release Second Teaser For Upcoming Album

The Finnish Pagan metal titans Moonsorrow have now shared the second teaser of their upcoming album, Jumalten Aika for another taste of the new music. The album Jumalten Aika ('The Age Of Gods' in English) is scheduled to hit stores this April 1st, 2016 via Century Media Records. Prepare your swords!

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Posted: 08.03.2016 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (12)


Souldrainer - New Album Art And Tracklist Revealed

Ladies and gentlemen, the third Souldrainer album is coming and it is called Architect. The Swedish melodic death metallers just revealed the cover artwork and tracklist of the album. Feast your eyes on it below. The band plans to release the album via ViciSolum Productions in 2014.

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Posted: 03.03.2014 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (0)


At The Gates - Old Videos Available In High Quality

With a new album coming out this year, the first new At The Gates album in almost 20 years, this seems like the perfect time to revisit their albums and old songs. This is probably why the legendary Swedish band has made all of their old promo videos available in better quality. You can go back in time and watch below the videos for "Blinded By Fear", "Terminal Spirit Disease", "The Burning Darkness" and "Kingdom Gone", all released in the 1990s.

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Posted: 06.02.2014 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (1)


Orphaned Land - Guitarist Yossi Sassi Quits Band

Orphaned Land and Yossi Sassi have parted ways. Yossi Sassi, founding member and key composer of the folk metallers, has announced his departure from the band. Not a great start of the day. Guitarist Matti Svatitzki had already left the band back in 2012 as well. Yossi Sassi is now focusing on his new solo album Desert Butterflies. What could this mean for the band?

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Posted: 07.01.2014 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (12)


Alcest - Premiere New Song

You can finally have another taste of Alcest's new album. The new track from the French duo's forthcoming album Shelter is called "Délivrance". If you have ten minutes, check out the new song below for the first time. The band says it is one of their favorite songs on Shelter. Enjoy!

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Posted: 03.01.2014 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (26)


Soulfly - Premiere New Video

Soulfly have released a new video for the song "Bloodshed" which can now be seen below. The track is taken from the band's ninth album, Savages, which was released in October via Soulfly's new label home, Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The album features guest vocal appearances by bass player Tony Campos, Clutch's Neil Fallon, Napalm Death's Mitch Harris, Jamie Hanks of I Declare War and Soulfly mainman Max Cavalera's son Igor Cavalera (of Lody Kong).

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Posted: 10.12.2013 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (4)


Amon Amarth - Headlining US Tour With Enslaved, Skeletonwitch

Swedish melodic death metallers Amon Amarth will embark on a US headlining tour in January in support of their newly released album Deceiver Of The Gods. Very special guest on the dates will be Norwegians Enslaved with additional support from Americans Skeletonwitch. The band recently toured in North America on the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival this summer as well.

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Event: Amon Amarth: Deceiver Of The Gods US Tour 2014
Posted: 16.09.2013 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (12)


Behemoth - Forthcoming Album Title Revealed

Death metal titans Behemoth have been holed up in Hertz Studios working on their tenth full-length album and took a break to announce the title of their forthcoming release - it will be called The Satanist. Now that can bring all kinds of trouble and protest. The album will come out in the fall of 2013.

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Posted: 31.05.2013 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (29)


Amon Amarth - Streaming New Song, Documentary Part I Online

Want to listen to another song from Amon Amarth's upcoming album Deceiver Of The Gods? Sure thing. You can listen to the brand new song called "Shape Shifter" which has premiered exclusively over here. But that is not all. You can also watch the first part of the band's mini documentary Forging Mjölnir at this location provided you login with your Facebook account. Forging Mjölnir was filmed and directed by Luke Daley to celebrate the imminent release of their ninth studio album.

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Posted: 29.05.2013 by HaaskAksaaH | Comments (15)