Yet another new live album from Circle is on the way: https://www.circlefinland.com/index.php?discography=rakennus

Gorgoroth is experiencing some internal conflicts: https://www.gorgoroth.org/
Looks like the future of the band is up in the air.

OT, but important: RIP Lance Hahn (J-Church, Cringer): https://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/music/entries/2007/10/21/rip_lance_hahn_1.html
I never had anything more than fleeting conversations with Lance, but he was a huge presence in the Bay Area punk scene that I grew up in. He will be missed.

Simon Says No has a new super-limited, cassette-only release on Norwegian DIY label Redux Records. Head to myspace for details: https://www.myspace.com/reduxrecords

Swedish indietronic duo A Perfect Friend has started work on a new album and have a demo track posted online: https://www.myspace.com/aperfectfriend
If this is any indication of where they're heading, I'm excited. I thought the debut album was okay, but this is far better.

US label Vendlus will be putting out new releases from Scandinavian experimental artists Atomine Elektrine (Raison D'etre) and Sten Ove Toft (Ryfylke) in the near future. Details when I get them.

Hästpojken, the new band of ex-Bad Cash Quartet frontman Martin Elisson and PopLars from Broder Daniel, now has an official website: https://www.hastpojken.com/

Go here for some classic Swedish punk courtesy of Huvudtvätt/Headcleaners: https://only-in-it-for-the-music.blogspot.com/2007/10/post-600-headcleaners-disinfection-ep.html

Just in time for Halloween, check out Mutant Sounds for some early Cold Meat Industry awesomeness: https://mutant-sounds.blogspot.com/2007/10/vain-shadow-of-death7-ep1988sweden.html

Trucker Cleavage have revamped their website and posted four new tracks for listening: https://www.truckercleavage.se/

Norwegian act Animal Alpha will have a new album out in January.

Finnish noiserockers Echo Is Your Love now plan to release a new EP next spring with a full-length to follow in the fall.

The tracklist for the new Barra Head album has been confirmed: https://blogs.playrec.dk/default.aspx?section=show&id=27&userid=3

Legendary Swedish metal act At the Gates are reuniting for a few shows next summer:

07/04-06 - Ruis Rock (FIN)
07/31-08/02 - Wacken Open Air (GER)
08/15-17 - Bloodstock, Derby (UK)

Guitarist Anders Björler comments: "Well, it felt like the timing was right for once. We have been talking about a possible reunion for years now, but this was the first time everything fell into place. For me personally, it feels like getting closure. The break-up over ten years ago was abrupt and left a bad vibe between us that took years to get over. We have a better relationship today and a more relaxed approach to who we are and what we do. The time is right to get together and play some shows. Try to catch us live in the summer 2008. It could be your last chance."

Via MIC Norway, Enslaved steal sheep in political stunt: https://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2007101815563051854428