All posts by Filipe Gomes

Finnish folk metal act Korpiklaani have parted ways with Juho Kauppinen. Juho himself stated: “I have decided to set my goals elsewhere, as a result of which Korpiklaani will go on without me from now on. The band was a prominent part of my life for long, but after these eight and a half years [...]

Former Iron Maiden drummer Clive Burr has died at the age of 56. The legendary musician had been suffering from multiple sclerosis for many years, and although an official cause of death has not yet been revealed, the band reports that Burr passed away in his sleep last night at his home. Clive Burr joined [...]

Greetings guys, and welcome to The Black Planet! First of all, thanks for accepting to do this interview, we appreciate it. 1 – Let’s start with a brief introduction, to those who don’t know this project, Who and what is Cognizance? Henry: Essentially, its a fat guy and a small Chinaman writing some metal!   [...]

  Santa Maria Summer fest announced the last bands that have been added to the bill. This is a festival that has the characteristic of being totally free (free entrance, free camping), located in Beja, Portugal. It will take place in June 7th, 8th and 9th.   DOOM (UK) – https://www.facebook.com/doomcrustpunk PROCESS OF GUILT – [...]

«Sôl austan, Mâni vestan» will be the title of the next release by famous Norwegian Black Metal one-man band Burzum. It is planned to be released in May 2013. Varg Vikernes himself provided the information at ancestralcult.com: “Being a musician I have kept making music, and resently surprised my manager with a question regarding the [...]

Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe was acquitted of manslaughter charges in the Czech Republic when a not guilty verdict was handed down today (March 5). After spending five weeks in a a Czech prison this past summer and standing trial over two sessions this winter, Blythe is a free man. Czech news agency Blesk.cz reports that the three-judge panel [...]

The biggest Metal festival in Portugal has announced almost all the bands scheduled for the 16th edition. SWR BARROSELAS METALFEST XVI 24-27 APRIL 2013 | BARROSELAS | PORTUGAL DAY 0 – wednesday 24 april – 19:00 – free entrance STRONG INTENTION | USA | www.facebook.com/STRONGINTENTION DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION | France | www.facebook.com/departmentofcorrection W:O:A METAL BATTLE [...]

Amorphis’ eleventh album “Circle” is due to be released on April 19. Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) is in charge of producing and mixing. The band released a lyric video for the track “Hopeless Days” which can be viewed below: “Circle” track listing: 01. Shades Of Gray 02. Mission 03. The Wanderer 04. Narrow Path 05. [...]

After a 17 year-long hiatus the legendary Carcass have officially announced that “Surgical Steel” will be the title of their first studio album in almost 20 years. It is set to be released later this year, but a label hasn’t been announced yet. It will be the first album to feature new drummer Dan Wilding [...]

BRACARA extreme fest is back! Set to take place at diNAAMo Panoias from 7th to 8th December, Bracara Extreme Fest 2012 founds its program on the usual dichotomy (+) (-) which always brings about great craziness to the party. Feel free to find out more on BRACARA extreme fest 2012 confirmed acts at http://www.bracaraextremefest.pt.vu. Something [...]

Steve Hunter, an original member of Alice Cooper‘s band and an accomplished solo artist, has been hospitalized in Phoenix after suffering from an irregular heartbeat. Bravewords reports that the U.K.-based Cooper fan site Sick Things broke the story, saying that while Hunter’s heartbeat eventually returned to normal, “the doctors have kept him in overnight to allow [...]

French Black Metal band Aosoth have recently announced that they are working on a new album, with a scheduled release for April 2013, marking their fourth full length and a follow-up to their previous album, “III – Violence & Variation”, from 2011. The title, tracklist and artwork of the new album are still unavailable, although [...]

Dave Grohl, has joined Queens Of The Stone Age to record drums for their next album. The band’s leader, Josh Homme, has confirmed the news to Radio 1’s Zane Lowe that Joey Castillo would be replaced on the band’s forthcoming album, their sixth. Apparent proof came with a picture on the band’s Facebook page, showing the name [...]

Anathema have announced that touring member Daniel Cardoso has joined the band full-time. The keyboardist will bring his additional talents as a producer and drummer into the fold, with mainman Daniel Cavanagh sure the results will create the “strongest incarnation” of the band. Cavanagh commented: “Anathema is delighted and proud to announce that Daniel Cardoso [...]