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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Says 'The Last Will And Testament' Album Is Another 'Step Forward'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will be made available on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. After McKaysmith suggested that the L...

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PAUL STANLEY Doesn't Rule Out One-Off KISS Concert In The Future: 'Anything's Possible'

In a new interview with Michael Christopher of Daily Times, KISS frontman Paul Stanley, whose band completed the "End Of The Road" farewell tour last December, said that he isn't opposed to the idea of doing a one-off KISS show, be it on a Kiss Kruise or even just getting together with his old bandm...

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HAMMERFALL's OSCAR DRONJAK Is 'Not Interested' In Seeing KISS Avatar Show: 'I've Seen' KISS Live 'A Million Times'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, guitarist Oscar Dronjak of Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL weighed in on a debate about people using an A.I. (artificial intelligence) music generator as a tool to create melodies, harmonies and rhymes based on artificial intelligence (A.I...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON On 'The Last Will And Testament': 'This Album Is Special To Me'

In a new interview with Taylor Max TV, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will be made available on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Addressing his pre-release anticipation, he said (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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PAUL STANLEY Admits To Feeling 'Disoriented' After Completion Of KISS's Farewell Tour

In a new interview with "Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern", KISS frontman Paul Stanley was asked if it has been "an adjustment" not going back out on tour after the completion of the band's "End Of The Road" farewell trek. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I was gon...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Explains How Drummer WALTTERI VÄYRYNEN Landed Gig As Replacement For MARTIN 'AXE' AXENROT

In a new interview with Rock Antenne's David Loebe at Guitar Summit 2024, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the September 2022 addition of drummer Waltteri Väyrynen (PARADISE LOST, BLOODBATH, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT) to the group's ranks. Väyrynen replaced stand-in drummer Sami Karppinen who...

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BRUCE KULICK Still Doesn't Understand Why KISS Didn't Celebrate All 50 Years Of Band's History At Final Concert

During a November 2 question-and-answer session at the Spooky Empire convention in Orlando, Florida, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick once again confirmed that he wasn't asked to perform at the band's final show and wasn't invited to attend the event, which was held last December at New York City'...

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See OPETH Perform In Los Angeles During Fall 2024 North American Tour

TheRealConcertKing has uploaded video of OPETH's entire October 30 concert at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. Check out the clips below. OPETH's setlist was as follows: 01. §1 02. The Leper Affinity 03. The Grand Conjuration 04. Demon Of The Fall 05. Eternal Rains Will Come 06. In My T...

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See OPETH Perform In Denver During Fall 2024 North American Tour

Rock & Metal From The Front Row has uploaded video of OPETH's October 27 concert at the Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. Check out the clips below. OPETH's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. §1 02. The Leper Affinity 03. The Grand Conjuration 04. Demon Of The Fall 05. Eternal Rains Wi...

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PAUL STANLEY On KISS Avatar Show: It Will Be Like 'Cirque Du Soleil Meets 'Star Wars' And A KISS Concert'

During an appearance on the latest episode of Steve-O's Wild Ride! podcast, KISS frontman Paul Stanley praised the upcoming KISS avatar show, saying it will be like "Cirque Du Soleil meets 'Star Wars' and a KISS concert." The technology being used for the KISS avatars, originally developed for ABBA'...

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MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT On IAN ANDERSON's Guest Appearance On New OPETH Album: 'It's Amazing That He's On Our Record'

In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt discussed the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. On the record, Åkerfeldt rolls out the...

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KISS Is Working On Five-Part Documentary About 'End Of The Road' Farewell Tour

KISS frontman Paul Stanley has revealed that the band is currently working on a five-part documentary about its "End Of The Road" farewell tour. The 72-year-old musician shared the news of the documentary's production by posting a photo of his wife Erin being interviewed for the film. KISS played it...

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OPETH's ÅKERFELDT Says Growling Vocals 'Became An Asset' During Songwriting Process For 'The Last Will And Testament'

In a new interview with United Rock Nations, OPETH guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt discussed the band's upcoming album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. Speaking about his decision to include growling vocals in the recently...

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OPETH Guitarist On 'The Last Will And Testament': 'It's An Action-Packed Album'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson spoke about the musical direction of the band's upcoming fourteenth studio album, "The Last Will And Testament", which will arrive on November 22 via Reigning Phoenix Music/Moderbolaget. he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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Sometimes what we need more than anything is for someone to tell us to cheer the fuck up. BOBBIE DAZZLE is not hugely concerned about anything beyond keeping the irrepressible spirit of '70s glam rock alive. That seems reasonable, particularly given how awful everything is most of the time. This is...