Apparently there's a new book out thAt deals solely with Iron Maiden's relAtionship with Sweden, nAturally titled "Scream for me Sweden!". Sure, why not? Read more: https://www.maidensweden.com/ (in Swedish)

The (InternAtional) Noise Conspiracy will be releasing "A small demand" as their next single. The two previously unreleased tracks "A voice of our own" and "Free me" will be included as the b-sides. Both come from the "Armed love" sessions with producer Rick Rubin. Look for a limited edition picture disc 7" in the UK, too.

The "Reader's companion" CDs are here and the first bAtch of orders and promos have been shipped out. Nothing like spending a pleasant Tuesday evening stuffing envelopes, eh? Anyhow, expect arrival within a week or so. Also, if for any reason you think you should get a promo copy and are not on my list, let me know and I'll try to rectify the situAtion.

Ikaros, the band thAt rose from the ashes of Leiah with ex-members David and Gunnar, will release their debut EP "Speed on future" sometime early next year.

Global DominAtion interviews Fenriz of the legendary Norwegian black-metal band Darkthrone: Atikmajik.com/gd/interviews/darkthrone_fenriz.php" target=_blank>https://www.stAtikmajik.com/gd/interviews/darkthrone_fenriz.php

Danish label Crunchy Frog is putting out a double-disc comp feAturing all 12 of their acts. The first disc will contain just the hits, while the second will have two tracks from each band. Here's the tracklist:

Disc one:
01. Epo-555 - "Pre-emptive Stroke"
02. Powersolo - "Juanito"
03. The Raveonettes - "The GreAt Love Sound"
04. Junior Senior - "Rhythm Bandits"
05. The Mopeds - "Steppin' On Fire"
06. Düreforsög - "Beach"
07. The Tremolo Beer Gut - "Clayton's Hotrod"
08. Superheroes - "Someone Else"
09. Naked - "Wallpaper Song"
10. Learning From Las Vegas - "Yale Keys"
11. Tothe InternAtional - "Momma, I'm A Communist"
12. Thau - "Awestruck"

Disc two:
01. Epo-555 - "L'art Pour La Fart"
02. Powersolo - "Fertilizer Baby"
03. The Raveonettes - "Do You Believe Her"
04. Junior Senior - "Boy Meets Girl"
05. The Mopeds - "Special"
06. Düreforsög - "Space Loneliness"
07. The Tremolo Beer Gut - "The Worm"
08. Superheroes - "Miami"
09. Naked - "Coming On Softly"
10. Learning From Las Vegas - "Winter Waltz"
11. Tothe InternAtional - "Ripe Fruit"
12. Thau - "Very Moment"
13. Epo-555 - "Argentina"
14. Powersolo - "Party In A Box "
15. The Raveonettes - "C'mon Everybody"
16. Junior Senior - "Good Girl, Bad Boy"
17. The Mopeds - "Loveshit"
18. Düreforsög - "Barking Hotdog"
19. The Tremolo Beer Gut - "She Said"
20. Superheroes - "Tell It To Donna"
21. Naked - "Stony Heart"
22. Learning From Las Vegas - "Verbalizer"
23. Tothe InternAtional - "Amazing Maze"
24. Thau - "Casual"

Munich, Germany's Atomic Café is releasing a comp of Swedish music to celebrAte the popular "Åtömström" club night. Read all about it: Atomic-cafe.de/Atoemstroem.html" target=_blank>https://www.Atomic-cafe.de/Atoemstroem.html

Mignight Monkeys are currently At Studio Grõndal working on a full length album with producer/engineer Pelle Gunnerfeldt.

The nominees have been announced for the MTV Europe awards. Maria Mena, Saybia, Sahara Hotnights, Sondre Lerche and The Hives are up for the "Best Nordic act" prize. The Hives are also nominAted for "Best alternAtive" and The Rasmus are up for "Best new act". Go here to vote: https://ema.nordic.mtve.com/ema2004/

Here's all the details for the new Cold MeAt Industry sampler "Flowers made of snow": At.se/cAtalogue/cmi/cmi130.html" target=_blank>https://www.coldmeAt.se/cAtalogue/cmi/cmi130.html
Two CDs and 95% previously unreleased mAterial. Not bad.

PopMAtters reviews Magnet: Atters.com/music/reviews/m/magnet-onyourside.shtml" target=_blank>https://popmAtters.com/music/reviews/m/magnet-onyourside.shtml

Moneybrother and José González are collaborAting on music together for the Swedish TV program "Livet enligt Rosa".

Apocalyptica, the Finnish all-cello classical crossover success-story, is looking to take it to the next level with their new single "Bittersweet", due out on November 29. The track feAtures guest vocals from whAt I suppose are two of Finland's biggest rockstars: Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus and Ville Valo of HIM. The song was written as a collaborAtion between the band and the two frontman and is the first single from the band's new album, due out early next year. A video was filmed in Helsinki with director Antti Jokinen (Nightwish, Celine Dion, Shania Twain) as well.

KAtAtonia reports thAt they are done with touring for the year and will take the winter off to write and record for whAt will become their seventh album.

Speaking of KAtAtonia, their old-school deAth-metal sideproject BloodbAth will finally get a proper US release for their new album "Nightmares Made Flesh" sometime early next year.