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ALEXI LAIHO's BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT: Video Of Entire Helsinki Concert

BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the new band launched by ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, played its second concert ever Saturday night (October 24) at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland. Fan-filmed video footage of the 17-song show, which consisted entirely of CHILDREN OF BODOM material, can b...

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ALEXI LAIHO's BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT Performs Live For First Time (Video)

BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the new band launched by ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, made its live debut Friday night (October 23) at Rytmikorjaamo in Seinäjoki, Finland. Fan-filmed video footage of the 17-song concert, which consisted entirely of CHILDREN OF BODOM material, can be se...

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KITTIE's MERCEDES LANDER: 'When Live Music Is Finally Able To Come Back, It's Gonna Explode'

In a new interview with Janne Vuorela, KITTIE drummer and THE WHITE SWAN frontwoman Mercedes Lander discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the music industry. She said (see video below): "I think the short term, we're seeing the effects already. Especially here in Canada, there's been l...

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ALEXI LAIHO's BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT To Perform Live For First Time Next Month

BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the new band launched by ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, will make its live debut at a pair of club shows in Finland next month: Oct. 23 - Rytmikorjaamo - Seinäjoki, Finland Oct. 24 - Tavastia - Helsinki, Finland In BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT's home country of Fi...

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QUIET RIOT Bassist CHUCK WRIGHT Taps TESLA, Ex-DREAM THEATER Members For Reimagined Version Of 'The Weight Of Silence'

Chuck Wright, longtime member and bassist for QUIET RIOT, as well as MONTROSE, ALICE COOPER, HOUSE OF LORDS, and founder of the award-winning "Ultimate Jam Night", has announced the addition of renowned musicians to his solo single "The Weight Of Silence". First released in May of 2020, "The Weight...

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BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT Feat. Former CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman ALEXI LAIHO: New Music Is In The Works

BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the new band launched by ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, is working on material for its debut album. Joining Alexi in the group are drummer Waltteri Väyrynen, guitarist Daniel Freyberg (ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM),bassist Mitja Toivonen (ex-SANTA CRUZ) and touri...

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BATTLE BEAST's NOORA LOUHIMO Says Musical Direction Of Her Debut Solo Album Will Be 'Soulful Blues Rock With Country Influences'

BATTLE BEAST singer Noora Louhimo will enter the studio in September to begin recording her debut solo album for an early 2021 release. Some of the songwriting sessions have taken place at JaBa Recording Studios in Hankasalmi, Finland with Samuli Erkkilä. Regarding the status of the material for the...

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Thalassic

It's almost impossible to achieve longevity in heavy metal without repeating yourselves occasionally. In the best possible way, ENSIFERUM have been the model of consistency over the years, with a long-established musical identity and a steady forward march toward bigger and better things very much p...

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ENSIFERUM Releases Music Video For New Single 'Andromeda'

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM will release their new album, "Thalassic", on July 10 via Metal Blade Records. The official lyric video for the disc's latest single, "Andromeda", can be seen below. The clip was directed by Vesa Ranta and recorded on Rankki Island, Finland. On release day (July 10),...

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PEARL JAM: 'Art Of Do The Evolution' Art Book Provides Behind-The-Scenes Look At Grammy-Nominated Video

Twenty-two years after legendary rock band PEARL JAM debuted its Grammy Award-nominated "Do The Evolution" music video, its hypnotic and shocking imagery is perhaps even more relevant to social and environmental issues than during the band's 1998 "Yield" tour. Directed by visionary comics legend Tod...

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BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT Feat. Former CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman ALEXI LAIHO: First Rehearsal Video

Rehearsal footage of BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the new band launched by ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, can be seen below. The clip was uploaded to social media on Friday (May 8) by BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT drummer Waltteri Väyrynen, who wrote in a caption: "Friday night rehearsal with...

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ENSIFERUM To Release 'Thalassic' Album In July

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM will release their new album, "Thalassic", on July 10 via Metal Blade Records. The official lyric video for the disc's first single, "Rum, Women, Victory", can be seen below. ENSIFERUM is a true powerhouse when it comes to folk-inspired melodic death metal, something...

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Ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman ALEXI LAIHO: Official Biography, 'Chaos, Control & Guitar', Now Available In English

An updated edition of Alexi Laiho's biography, "Chaos, Control & Guitar", has just been made available in English for international readers and fans. "Chaos, Control & Guitar" was written by Petri Silas, whose professional and personal relationship with Alexi Laiho spans over 15 years, there...

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SINISTHRA Feat. AMORPHIS Frontman TOMI JOUTSEN: Listen To New Song 'Closely Guarded Distance'

"Closely Guarded Distance", a new song from Finland's SINISTHRA, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album, "The Broad And Beaten Way", which will be released on May 15 via Rockshots Records. The band comments on the song: "'Closely Guarded Distance' is the centrepiece...

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SINISTHRA Feat. AMORPHIS Frontman TOMI JOUTSEN: 'The Broad And Beaten Way' Album Due In May

Finland's SINISTHRA has signed with Italian label Rockshots Records for the release of its new album, "The Broad And Beaten Way". Best described as sadness tinged with despair and hope, the new LP encapsulates raw emotion set against heavy and brooding music. "The Broad And Beaten Way" comes 15 year...