Vånna Inget US tour in the works

Get stoked: Vånna Inget is coming to the US in May, dates forthcoming.

Soviac - Fear

Speaking of Nomethod, here's another new track from the label and the band Soviac. Look for their new full-length "Back album" to be released on March 21.

First Love, Last Rites - Walk you home

Solid new indierock from Umeå courtesy of First Love, Last Rites and Nomethod. "Walk you home" is the first single from the band's upcoming sophomore album.

Hårda Tider vs Umeå HC

I know the Refused reunion has everyone's attention n' all, but howabout a trio of Umeå Hard Core classics backed by Hårda Tider?

The Goner - Hello friend, today I will sing beautifully for you

A new 2-track single from one of my favorite underappreciated acts, The Goner. More pop/less obtuse than before on the a-side, but just as good.

BBC Music reviews Simian Ghost

Simian Ghost has a very nice writeup by BBC Music on the UK release of the new album "Youth": http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/gnd3

Tennis Bafra - Sleep (video)

Gaffa has the premiere of the new Tennis Bafra video "Sleep": http://gaffa.se/tv/clip/1032

Refused live in Umeå (more)

Christoffer "138" Röstlund reports back from Refused's hometown reunion gig in Umeå last night: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/musik/rockbjornen/article14453693.ab (in English!)
More here: http://www.aftonbladet.se/webbtv/noje/musik/article14455592.ab

Opera Diabolicus - Blood Countess Bathory (video)

Somehow I nearly missed this, not that I would say it's "good" per se, but it is, uh, something to behold. And I honestly really do like hearing Snowy Shaw play drums, no matter what band he's with.

VED live in London

I keep meaning to mention this and then I keep forgetting: Malmö-based experimental/psych act VED will be making an appearance in London on March 22 as part of the Exotic Pylon Festival. Even details via FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/138477279606126/

New tunes from Bäddat För Trubbel

Two new tracks from Swedish pub-rockers Bäddat För Trubbel off their forthcoming as-yet-untitled 2nd LP, soon to be released via Punks Only. More details to come...

Refused live in Umeå

Refused played/is playing a "secret" show at Scharinska in Umeå tonight alongside Hårda Tider and UX Vileheads. No doubt the internet will explode with pics and video tomorrow, if it hasn't already (along with many complaints from locals that couldn't get in).

Hagaliden - Följ din sista önskan (video)

"Följ din sista önskan" comes from Hagaliden's upcoming debut EP "Dansa blodet", due out March 12 via Luxury.

Dolving leaves The Haunted

Vocalist Peter Dolving has parted ways with The Haunted. His statement in full:

I am officially quitting The Haunted. After years of working with the band, I am out. I have had it. I will NOT answer questions to why. It's no one elses business. Thank you very much. I am looking forward to seeing you people at other shows with other projects.

Gus By Heart - Hideous sounds

Full of creaks and aches, but not so hideous. New EP "Rather be singing than thinking" coming soon.