Lord K of Global Domination interviews Rasmus from Danish metal band Panzerchrist and of course does his best to provoke him to talk shit: jik.com/gd/interviews/panzerchrist.php" target=_blank>https://www.statikmajik.com/gd/interviews/panzerchrist.php

The latest news from Dead Frog Records:

There are a number of major releases coming up in the next few weeks. First in line are Mary Celeste, who release their second album, "Transcelebration", on Monday, 26 April. One week later, it's Waver's turn to release their debut album, "Population: fifteen". You've got a good chance of seeing Waver live if you happen to be in the Stockholm area as they've got several gigs booked during May.
Other releases in the near future come from Paste, who release their second full-length album, "Sequel", and Kordon, with their debut album "Totally Not Lame". New singles are also on the way from Parker and Psycho Sonic Cindy. PSC's single is in a rather unusual format and the video is said to be a bit risqué, so keep your eyes peeled for that one. Holden will release "God is Good" in May. This is the third video from their album, and a strong follow-up to the success they recently enjoyed in the US.

My boys KVLR are now confirmed for the Kaktusfestivalen in Arboga, Sweden on july 23. Other bands playing include Charta 77, Coca Carola, Amino, Ticking Bombs, Odd Perspective, Praetorian Platoon, Bring Me The Fucking Riot... Man, Voice of a Generation, Logh, Nine, Dozer and Square. Full details: https://www.kaktusfestivalen.com/

Bands confirmed for the Blow Up a Panda Festival at Gula Villan in Haninge on july 31 - August 1: Tiger Lou, Phoenix Undead, The Steroids, Last Days Of April, Hank, The Sunshine, Twopointeight, Switchblade, The High Heeled Honeys, The End Will Be Kicks, Voice Of A Generation, Sparks Of Seven, C.Aarmé and The Legends. More info: https://www.blowupapanda.se/

More bands confirmed for Popaganda: Bergman Rock, Tough Alliance, David & The Citizen, Division of Laura Lee, Last Days of April, Monkeystrikes, Fine Arts Showcase, Action Biker, jmyhaze Beatbox, Differnet, Slagsmålsklubben, The Light Bulb Project, Anna Ternheim, Eskju Divine, Fibi Frap and Wonderboy. More info: https://www.popaganda.nu/

The always exuberant Andrew WK on being joined on stage by guitarist Alexi Laiho from Finland's Children of Bodom: https://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=21757

Speaking of Hell on Wheels, the band will be releasing their next single "Our sweetness has become a problem" on an EP containing the video for the title track and "Summer killing a spring" as well as the three unreleased tracks "The chills", "Dig dig dig" and "What the lips". The release date is still unconfirmed. And in other news, the band is taking a trip down to Brazil in just a few dates! Here's their full schedule:

04/26 - Rallaren, Björkliden
05/01 - TEATRO da UFPE, Recife (BRA) w/Teenage Fanclub
05/03 - Atari Club, Sao Paolo (BRA)
05/07 - Curitiba Pop Festival, Curitiba (BRA) w/Teenage Fanclub, The Pixies
05/22 - 'Sound of Young Sweden', Fagersta

Sound samples and cover art for the new Uusi Fantasia album "Top Ten" on Telle Records: juno.co.uk/IP/IF143612-02.htm" target=_blank>https://www.juno.co.uk/IP/IF143612-02.htm

Music for People, the label run by Finland's Aavikko, have just put out a new 7" compilation called "Team Yamaha" as tribute to cheap 80s Yamaha keyboards. Contributing artists include Aavikko (of course, Apparat Organ Quartet (ICE), Frederik Schikowski (GER), jeans Team (GER) and Pluxus (SWE).

All-star Swedish power-metal act Dream Evil has set july 13 as the US release date for their new album "The Book Of Heavy Metal".

Updated tour dates for Finnish postrock instrumentalists Magyar Posse:

04/23 - Down Town, Turku (FIN) w/Avarus
04/30 - Vernissa, Vantaa (FIN)
05/14 - Onervarock, Luvia (FIN) w/Penniless, more
05/15 - Ylakaupungin Yo, jyvaskyla (FIN) w/Lapko, more
05/19 - Stella Star, Helsinki (FIN)
05/22 - Heinahattu, Kotka (FIN) w/Sergio
06/26 - Raumanmeren juhannus, Rauma (FIN)
07/17 - Ilosaarirock, Ilosaari (FIN)
07/31 - Karmarock, Harjavalta (FIN)
08/25 - OMVF, Oulu (FIN)

As posted here before, The je Ne Sais Quoi has finished recording their new album for Coalition Records. Mixing is due to be completed this weekend on the 13 tracks, 11 of which will end up on the final product. As for the other two, one's being saved for a split 7" or something and the other is a cover of "The Figurehead" by The Cure for inclusion on an upcoming tribute on Release the Bats.

The mighty Kaizers Orchestra is doing a few Norwegian dates at the end of the month:

04/27 - Østsia, Kristiansand
04/28 - Folkenm, Stavanger
04/29 - Ole Blues, Teatergarasjen , Bergen
04/30 - Samfundet, Trondheim

Here's this week's top 20 Swedish albums from je/listor/hitlistan/svensk" target=_blank>Aftonbladet:

01. Gyllene Tider - GT 25 – samtliga hits!
02. jens Lekman - When I said I wanted to be your dog
03. E-Type - Loud Pipes Save Lives
04. Marit Bergman - Baby Dry Your Eye
05. The Hep Stars - Cadillac Madness 40 Years - 40 Hits
06. In Flames - Soundtrack to Your Escape
07. Nina & Kim - En annan tid
08. Eskobar - A Thousand Last Chances
09. Her Majesty - The past is not a good idea
10. Teddybears STHLM - Fresh
11. Per Gessle - Mazarin
12. Roland Cedermark - Så skimrande var aldrig havet
13. Sarek - Sarek
14. Promoe - The long distance runner
15. Åsa jinder - 25 år som riksspelman
16. Europe - Med vidöppna fönster
17. Tomas Ledin - Med vidöppna fönster
18. Lisa Miskovsky - Fallingwater
19. jill johnson - Roots and wings
20. Sara Löfgren - Starkare

United Enemies, the new band from ex-69 Hard members Mats jeppsson and Christian Fridlund, have lined up their first-ever official gig at KB in Malmö on july 9. The band will also release their "Love Kills" EP over in japan next month via Station Records/jVC. Apparently the japanese press regards the group as the next big thing coming out of Sweden.