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WITHIN TEMPTATION's SHARON DEN ADEL Says Focusing On Singles Instead Of Albums Has Been 'A Double Win-Win Situation'

In a new interview with Germany's Rock Antenne, WITHIN TEMPTATION singer Sharon Den Adel spoke about the band's decision to shift its focus from releasing albums to releasing a series of singles, enabling the bandmembers to indulge themselves in their creative processes thus delivering freshly inspi...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Shares New Single 'Wireless'

Dutch heavy rockers WITHIN TEMPTATION have released a visualizer for their new single, "Wireless". The AI clip was by created by Adriano Theel of Titanfilmmedia.de. WITHIN TEMPTATION stated about the new track: "'Wireless' is a fiery and heavy song that marks the start of a new era — an era in which...

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NITA STRAUSS Recruits Singer KASEY KARLSEN For Upcoming 'Summer Storm' Tour

Nita Strauss has recruited a vocalist named Kasey Karlsen to join her onstage during the guitarist's upcoming "Summer Storm" tour. In a Twitter message introducing Kasey, Nita wrote: "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Kasey Karlsen to the squad!! "Kasey will be holding down the vocal duties on th...

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NITA STRAUSS Announces Second Solo Album, 'The Call Of The Void'

ALICE COOPER guitarist Nita Strauss will release her sophomore solo album, "The Call Of The Void", on July 7 via Sumerian Records. The LP's latest single, "The Golden Trail", featuring a guest appearance by IN FLAMES vocalist Anders Fridén, can be streamed below. Regarding the album's title, Strauss...

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MANOWAR's JOEY DEMAIO Announces November 2023 Spoken-Word Tour

Joey DeMaio, the charismatic leader of iconic metal band MANOWAR, is taking to the stage with his "Words Of Power" spoken-word tour 2023. A gifted storyteller, DeMaio delivers thought-provoking, honest, and fun entertainment, always with a motivational takeaway for his audience. Following MANOWAR's...

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IN FLAMES Frontman Blasts Practice Of Venues Taking Cut Of Artists' Merchandise Sales: 'It's Horrendous'

In a new interview with Spain's The Metal Circus, IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén spoke about the growing demand among artists that music venues and promoters eliminate the fees they charge bands to sell merchandise at shows. Many venues require bands to pay them a percentage of their merchandise s...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION To Release New Single 'Wireless' Next Month

Dutch heavy rockers WITHIN TEMPTATION will release a new single, "Wireless", on May 19. WITHIN TEMPTATION stated about the new track: "'Wireless' is a fiery and heavy song that marks the start of a new era — an era in which we keep our WT DNA alive, but build upon with contemporary bombastic riffs,...

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MORBID ANGEL's TREY AZAGTHOTH: 'If You Don't Like My Music, F*** You. Go Listen To Some Other Band'

In a new interview with McVay Productions, MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth spoke about his mindset when composing music for his long-running death metal outfit. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The way I look at it when I write my music, if people don't like it, fuck you. Fuck yo...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Featured In Trailer For New DISNEY+ Series 'The Muppets Mayhem'

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is featured in the trailer for the new Disney+ original series "The Muppets Mayhem". In the teaser, which can be seen below, Lee and a parade of other famous faces praise Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem Band for their influence and place in rock history in the style...

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MORBID ANGEL Is 'Tossing Around Ideas' For New Music

In a new interview with the "That Metal Interview" podcast, MORBID ANGEL frontman Steve Tucker was asked if there are any plans for the band to work on new music as a follow-up to 2017's "Kingdoms Disdained" album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm hoping so, man. We're tossing...

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Watch: MORBID ANGEL Plays First Show With New Touring Drummer CHARLIE KORYN

Florida death metal pioneers MORBID ANGEL kicked off their 2023 U.S. tour this past Wednesday night (March 15) at Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola, Florida. Fan-filmed video of their concert can be seen below. MORBID ANGEL's 2023 tour marks the band's first with drummer Charlie Koryn, who has previousl...

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MORBID ANGEL Recruits Drummer CHARLIE KORYN For Spring 2023 U.S. Tour

Charlie Koryn (ASCENDED DEAD, INCANTATION, FUNEBRARUM, SKELETAL REMAINS) will play drums for MORBID ANGEL during the extreme metal legends' upcoming U.S. tour. The trek, featuring support from REVOCATION, will kick off on March 15 in Pensacola, Florida and run through April 22 in Fort Lauderdale, Fl...

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BJÖRN GELOTTE: How IN FLAMES Recaptured 'Death Metal Feel' On 'Foregone'

By David E. Gehlke Far and away the most scrutinized of the core Gothenburg, Sweden, melodic death metal bands from the 1990s, IN FLAMES has spent the better part of 20 years making music removed from their foundational, classic period. Anything post-"Clayman" (2000) has been ripe for debate and has...

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Are IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN And BJÖRN GELOTTE 'Tough' To Be In A Band With? The Singer Responds

During an appearance on the latest episode of Doc Coyle's (GOD FORBID, BAD WOLVES) "The Ex Man" podcast, IN FLAMES singer Anders Fridén was asked if he and guitarist Björn Gelotte are "tough to be in a band" with, considering all the lineup changes they've gone through over the years. Anders respond...

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IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN Hasn't Listened To THE HALO EFFECT, Dismisses Comparisons Between The Two Bands

Anders Fridén, vocalist of Swedish melodic death metal band IN FLAMES, has weighed in on THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former IN FLAMES members — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals). Asked by Goe...