New bassist for Agent Side Grinder
Bassist Alexander Blomqvist has left Agent Side Grinder, citing the old evergreen "personals reasons" as the culprit. His replacement: Thobbe Eidevald from Friska Viljor, De La Mancha, etc.
This Is Head live at Rundgång
This Is Head doing a victory lap at hometown record store Rundgång in Malmö.
Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult confirm album, clips posted
Doctor Midnight & The Mercy Cult, the new band with the terrible name featuring Hank von Helvete (ex-Turbonegro) plus Tim Skold (ex-Marilyn Manson, KMFDM, Shotgun Messiah), Anders Odden (ex-Celtic Frost, Satyricon, Apoptygma Berzerk), Audun Stengel (ex-Apoptygma Berzerk, The Kovenant) and David Husvik (ex-Extol), have officially signed with and will be releasing their debut album on June 6. Hear some short, not-too-promising preview clips at the band's website: https://www.dmtmc.net/
Gösta Berlings Saga unveil "Glue works"
Swedish prog act Gösta Berlings Saga have revealed the artwork and tracklist for their next album "Glue works": https://www.gostaberlingssaga.se/gbs2/2011/01/intermission-1-glue-works/
Årabrot - The most sophisticated form of revenge
MetalSucks has the "exclusive" premiere of a track from Årabrot off their latest album "Revenge": https://www.metalsucks.net/2011/01/28/exclusive-premiere-arabrot-the-most-sophisticated-form-of-revenge/
Apparently the album is now is now available for a decent domestic price in the US: https://stickfig1.securesites.net/catalog/index.php?manufacturers_id=1352
AWSF confirms new Popterror EP
has confirmed that Popterror's sophomore EP "Nu som då" will be released on March 16 and will include four tracks including the radio single "Kanske är allt vi vet åt helvete". A remix EP will follow shortly thereafter.
Wolves Like Us sign with Prosthetic
Wolves Like Us, the new Norwegian hardcore band featuring ex-members from Amulet, JR Ewing and Infidels Forever, has officially signed with . The band's full-length debut "Late love" is currently being recorded and will be out in early summer.
New Jeniferever confirmed
The new album "Silesia" from Swedish postrockers Jeniferever has been officially confirmed for release on April 19 via .
Sophia Somajo - Wristcutters Inc.
A brand new track from Swedish pop artist Sophia Somajo featuring an uncredited guest appearance from Howlin' Pelle of The Hives. Official release date is January 31 with the album "Cinema Beijing" to follow later this year.PopMatters reviews The Radio Dept. singles collection
PopMatters reviews the new "Passive aggressive" singles collection from The Radio Dept.: https://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/136067-the-radio-dept.-passive-aggressive-singles-2002-2010/
Alcoholic Faith Mission - Running with insanity
Alcoholic Faith Mission are giving away the title track of their new EP "Running with insanity" as a free download: https://soundcloud.com/papergardenrecords/alcoholic-faith-mission-running-with-insanity
Hymns for the myriad spirits teaser
Not much to see or hear yet, but this is the first glimpse of the upcoming Isobel & November album "Hymns for the myriad spirits". Direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35XnTD9OVlU
Anton Kristiansson - Atomvinter
Gaffa reports on Anton Kristiansson's new single "Atomvinter", apparently another self-loathing hip-hop track inspired by the city of Göteborg: https://gaffa.se/nyhet/46397
Set Fire Run - Undeniable
Set Fire Run (nee Dyno) have unveiled a brand new track at Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/setfirerun/undeniable
Off the Record: Magneta Skycode (live video)
Check out Off the Record, a new Finnish live music/short film blog: https://offtherecord.fi/
Their first feature: a 3-song acoustic live session from indie act Magneta Skycode: https://offtherecord.fi/magenta-skycode/