Via Blabbermouth, here's an excerpt from Terrorizer featuring Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt talking about the band's much-anticipated new album "Ghost reveries": http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=37800

Wed, Jun 8th, 2005 00:00:00

New reviews posted: [click here]

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Kim Kix and Yebo from Denmark's PowerSolo will be providing the rhythm section for the new Jon Spencer band Heavy Trash when they tour Europe. Dates here: http://www.powersolo.dk/sho.html

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

In other PowerSolo news, the band will be releasing a split 7"/CD with The Defectors on Crunchy Frog/BadAfro in July. PowerSolo's two contributions are songs "Dum Dum Dum" and "Clorius Mand", both of which have lyrics in Danish and were recorded back in March.

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Norwegian electronic act Rektor presents the world's first video game/music video for their song "Princess": http://www.rektor.no/
I'm not too good with the dancing rounds, but it's pretty fun regardless.

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Nutmeg has posted two new tracks for download: http://www.nutmeg.se/media.asp

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

The video for "Monkeys on attack" from Midnight Monkeys is available for streaming from the band's website: http://www.midnightmonkeys.com/

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Hemstad has posted a few new tracks for download: http://hem.bredband.net/b297475/Hemstad-lyssnabra.htm

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Swedish synthpoppers Eurosport are now to be known as Eurospot.

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Download three new songs from Enter the Hunt: http://www.enterthehunt.com/

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Online indie label Racewillbegin has given up the ghost: http://www.racewillbegin.com/

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

In case you haven't heard about it already, those boys in Melody Club are having a tiff and bassist Magnus Roos has quit the band. Rumor has it that drummer Rickard Ankers will soon follow.

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Here's this week's MTVe UpNorth video chart:

01. DAD - Scare Yourself
02. Darin - Why Does It Rain
03. Kristin Frogner - Stars Above My Head
04. Smak - Nousen
05. Looptroop - Fort Europa
06. Ane Brun / Ron Sexsmith - Song No. 6
07. Paris - 60 Minutes
08. Sara Nunes - Simon Can't Sing
09. Paperboys - Wiggle It
10. Diefenbach - Favourite Friend
11. Beezewax - I'm Not Where I'm Supposed To Be
12. Humane - Wish God Was A Woman
13. Robyn - Be Mine
14. Jaqee - Karma
15. Eskobar - Even If You Know Me
16. Jori Hulkkonen - Lo Fiction
17. PH3 - Det Där
18. Prominent - Let's Talk It Over
19. Soak The Sin - Hands Up
20. Håkan Hellström - Dom Kommer Kliva På Dig Igen

Challengers:
01. Don Diego - Om Ni Undrar
02. Midnight Monkeys - Monkeys On Attack
03. Anna Ternheim - Shoreline
04. London MC - What Is My Name
05. Lene Marlin - How Will It Be

Go here to vote for your favorite.

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

For the Eardrums interviews Iceland's Mugison: http://eardrums.blogspot.com/2005/06/anything-can-happen-eardrums-interview.html

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00

Via Lupatarkastaja, here's some live videos from Finnish noise-rockers Au Pair: http://lupatarkastaja.samizdat.info/2005/06/07/au-pair-marjaana-ja-pahuuden-lahja-livevideot/

Tue, Jun 7th, 2005 00:00:00