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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN: Being Able To Take A Year Off Is 'A Luxury'
On January 27, Holland's FaceCulture conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen. You can watch the chat in three parts below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On NIGHTWISH's previously announced year-long break in 2017: Floor: "Since the moment I joined with NI...February 14, 2017
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SABATON Bassist Says People Have Disputed Historical Accuracy Of Band's Lyrics
Austrian web site Beyond Pixels conducted an interview with guitarist Chris Rörland and bassist Pär Sundström of Swedish metallers SABATON prior to the band's January 27 show at Gasometer in Vienna, Austria. You can watch the chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On th...February 11, 2017
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CIVIL WAR Recruits Former FIREWIND Touring Singer KELLY SUNDOWN CARPENTER
Swedish metallers CIVIL WAR have announced the addition of American vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter to the group's ranks. The band — which features former SABATON members Rikard Sundén (guitar),Daniel Mullback (drums) and Daniel Mÿhr (keyboards) — said in a statement: "We proudly present Kelly Sun...February 10, 2017
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HANNES VAN DAHL Won't Quit SABATON After Welcoming Child With NIGHTWISH Singer
Drummer Hannes Van Dahl says that his impending fatherhood won't affect his status with SABATON. Van Dahl is expecting his first child in a matter of weeks with his partner of the last few years, NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen. Asked by Spain's Metal Journal whether his family situation will have an...January 24, 2017
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ACCEPT: Quality Video Footage Of Paris Concert From SABATON European Tour
Quality fan-filmed video footage of ACCEPT's January 16 performance at L'Olympia in Paris, France as the support act for SABATON can be seen below. ACCEPT released a new live set titled "Restless And Live" on January 13 via Nuclear Blast. This package included the entire show ACCEPT played at 2015's...January 20, 2017
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NIGHTWISH Singer On Year-Long Break: 'We're Doing This Because Things Are Good'
Australia's The Rockpit recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Rockpit: So many are worried that this "year off" [that NIGHTWISH is taking in 2017] might be the end of [the band]. Can you put their minds at rest so we...January 16, 2017
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PAIN: Watch Video For 'Coming Home' Title Track
The video for the song "Coming Home" from PAIN, the Swedish metal band led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Peter Tägtgren, can be seen below. The song is the title track of the band's new album, which was released on September 9 through Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2011's "You Only Live Twi...January 2, 2017
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ICED EARTH Mainman Says Changes In The Music Industry Aren't 'Anything To Be Afraid Of'
Sebastiano Mereu of From Hero To Zero recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH guitarist and main songwriter Jon Schaffer. You can watch the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the differences in being a musician in 2016 versus the mid-'80s: Jon: "The...December 24, 2016
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CIVIL WAR Singer PATRIK JOHANSSON Quits: 'All Things Have An End'
Swedish metallers CIVIL WAR have vowed to carry on with a new singer following the "surprise" departure of their original frontman, Patrik Johansson. The band — which features former SABATON members Rikard Sundén (guitar),Daniel Mullback (drums) and Daniel Mÿhr (keyboards) — said in a statement: "A...December 23, 2016
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Next ACCEPT Album Feels 'A Little Heavier' Than 'Blind Rage', Says WOLF HOFFMANN
Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann of German/American metallers ACCEPT spoke to Metal Wani's Laura Vezer about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2014's "Blind Rage" album, which will be released next year via Nuclear Blast. Regarding the new disc's musical direction, Wolf said (hear audio below): "I can tell yo...December 22, 2016
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THIS ENDING Feat. Former AMON AMARTH Drummer: 'Garden Of Death' Lyric Video
The official lyric video for the song "Garden Of Death" from THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring former AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, can be seen below. The clip was made by Hard Media (SABATON, RUNNING WILD, PAIN). "Garden Of Death" is the title track of THIS ENDING's third...December 11, 2016
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WOLF HOFFMANN Hopes To Release Next ACCEPT Album In July Or August
German/American metallers ACCEPT are continuing work on their new album with British producer Andy Sneap for a tentative summer 2017 release via Nuclear Blast. Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann told Metal Shock Finland's Alison Booth about the progress of the disc's recording sessions: "This is the fourth tim...December 10, 2016
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NIGHTWISH Singer Stands By Her SLAYER Comments: Their 'Music Is Not My Thing'
NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen says that her recent derogatory comments about SLAYER were taken "out of context" and "used for pathetic 'shock purposes.'" Last week TeamRock reported how Jansen called SLAYER "dreadful," "unbelievably boring" and "terrible" when asked to name the most metal album she...December 7, 2016
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NIGHTWISH Singer FLOOR JANSEN Says SLAYER Is 'A Dreadful Band'
NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen says that SLAYER is "a dreadful band" whose music is "unbelievably boring." The Dutch vocalist's comments were part of an interview for Metal Hammer 's regular light-hearted feature "The Metal Test" in which she was asked to name the most metal album she has ever owned....November 30, 2016
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NIGHTWISH Singer Says 'It Will Be A Challenge' Raising A Kid While Being In A Touring Band
NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen, who is expecting a baby early next year with her partner, SABATON drummer Hannes Van Dahl, was asked by Finland's Radio Rock whether it will be difficult for her to calm down and enjoy family life during NIGHTWISH's previously announced year-long break in 2017. She res...November 27, 2016
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