Also in the works from Dolores is the debut album "Augustibrev" from Alf. It also comes out May 12 and features the production talent of Karl von Hall and Jonas Lundqvist from Bad Cash Quartet. Cover art: http://www.doloresrecordings.com/covers/alf_augustibrev.jpg
One more thing from Dolores: the next Broder Daniel single will be for the song "What Clowns Are We" and will include an acoustic version of "No Time For Us" as the b-side. That one comes out June 16 and the artwork is here: http://www.doloresrecordings.com/covers/bd-clowns.jpg
Check out the video for "Big Chill" from David & the Citizens: http://www.recycled-image-studio.com/kaos/dc/big_chill.mpg
After a long bout of silence, Norwegian electro act Datarock checks in with some updates. First off, keyboard player Tom left the group last August and the remaining two guys decided to soldier on without him. They'll still employ people from their 40-some 'associated members' list as needed at future gigs, so keep on the lookout. In other news, the group recorded some basic tracks with Vilunki 3000 (And the Lefthanded, Uusi Fantasia) while on tour over in Finland. No word on what will come of it, but I'll try my best to keep you posted.
Word has it that Meshuggah will release their new EP on June 22 through Fractured Transmitter Records. As mentioned before, the EP will consist of one 20+ minute long track and Fractured Transmitter is the label of Mushroomhead vocalist Jason Mann.
Hammerfall lead vocalist Joacim Cans will release his debut solo album "Beyond the Gates" in the US on May 11 through Sanctuary/Noise Records.
PopMatters reviews Edson: http://popmatters.com/music/reviews/e/edson-everyday.shtml
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Jens Lekman, The Second Hand Furniture, Punk of Country and High Heeled Honeys have been added to the Emmaboda Festival lineup.
It's all over. Gorgoroth vocalist Gaahl was sentenced to 18 months for what has been called a 'ritual attack' on a 41-year old man. Read more:
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Maybe that's another reason why Frost didn't want to commit to playing drums with the band.
Finland salutes Nightwish with their very own beer and a postage stamp. Read more: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=22101
The group's new album "Once" comes out May 22.
Mother Goose will be having a release party for their new album "Autumn Masochism" on May 29 at Club Dubrovnik, downstairs at Corona Bar in Helsinki. Avent-jazz duo Mohel will open. A free, downloadable ticket can be obtained from www.mothergoose.fi.
Download the track "Grand Funeral Disease" from Swedish metal band Incapacity: http://www.metalblade.com/bands/incapacity/iy_gfd.mp3
The song comes from the band's new album "9th Order Extinct", due on June 1 via Metal Blade Records.
Download "Rape The Children Of Abel" from Norwegian black-metallers Ancient: http://www.metalblade.com/bands/ancient/at_rtcoa.mp3
As with Incapacity, the band's new album "Night Visit" is due out June 1 from Metal Blade.