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HIM Announces Career-Spanning Anthology 'When Love And Death Embrace - The Best Of HIM 1997-2003'

BMG has announced the upcoming release of "When Love and Death Embrace - The Best of HIM 1997-2003", a comprehensive anthology celebrating the early years of the legendary Finnish rock band HIM. Set to hit stores on October 25, 2024, this collection brings together the most beloved tracks from the b...

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After establishing their cross-pollinated sound across three full-length records, ZEAL & ARDOR have reached the point of no return. Manuel Gagneux's blending of black metal and industrial-tinged alternative rock with the blues-steeped essence of African American spirituals provided a startling,...

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BATTLE BEAST's NOORA LOUHIMO Shares Message In Support Of Pride Month

BATTLE BEAST's Noora Louhimo has shared a message in support of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Taking place in June, Pride Month is a time when the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their supporters, and allies come together to celebrate love, diversity, acceptance, and unashamed self-pride. O...

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BATTLE BEAST: 'We've Been Doing Some Songwriting' For Next Studio Album

In a new interview with Chaoszine, BATTLE BEAST singer Noora Louhimo spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Circus Of Doom" album. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "Yes, we've been doing some songwriting. I had the first vocal demo ses...

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BATTLE BEAST's NOORA LOUHIMO On Her Stage Outfits: 'They Are Like My Skin' When I Perform

In a new interview with Gustavo Maiato, BATTLE BEAST's Noora Louhimo spoke about the inspiration for her sometimes-elaborate stage outfits. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the outfits, they are one of the most important things for me because it's like they are not just outfits;...

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BLACK SABBATH Ballet Announces International Dates For 2024 And 2025

After its successful world premiere and U.K. tour in 2023, "Black Sabbath – The Ballet" will return for an international tour in 2024 and 2025. The ballet soundtracked by the music of BLACK SABBATH had its official premiere in September 2023 at the Hippodrome theatre in the heavy metal legends' orig...

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BATTLE BEAST's NOORA LOUHIMO Says Health Scare 'Was A Good Wake-Up Call': 'I Really Appreciate Life More Now'

In a new interview with Argentina's Global Legends, BATTLE BEAST's Noora Louhimo opened up about her recent health scare. The 35-year-old Finnish singer revealed in November that she had been diagnosed with a ruptured left carotid artery, causing the postponement the band's tour. "Well, definitely...

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MICHAEL MONROE Says He Wrote Personal Letter To VINCE NEIL A Week After Their 2023 Face-To-Face Meeting

In a new interview with Janne Innanfors of the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker, Michael Monroe reflected on how he came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years last June at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. The former HANOI ROCKS singer commented on th...

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VILLE VALO Says His New Music Will 'Still Be Emotional' And 'Melancholy'

In a new interview with Zisis Petkanas of Rock Overdose, former HIM frontman Ville Valo spoke about his plans for the coming months, including work on a possible follow-up to his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which was released in January 2023 under the VV banner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER...

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VILLE VALO Hasn't 'Really Started Properly Focusing' On Follow-Up To 'Neon Noir' Yet

In a new interview with Joe Matera, former HIM frontman Ville Valo spoke about a possible follow-up to his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which was released in January 2023 under the VV banner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The album came out about a year ago. We played 120 gigs la...

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VILLE VALO: 'I've Been Awestruck And I've Been Exhilarated' By Response To 'Neon Noir' Album And Tour

In a new interview with The Rockpit, former HIM frontman Ville Valo was asked about the response to his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which arrived a year ago to mostly very positive reviews. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the operation in its entirety has been quite — I've be...

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VILLE VALO On Possibility Of HIM Reunion: 'I Don't Find It An Appetizing Idea At The Moment'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, ex-HIM frontman Ville Valo said that fans of the beloved Finnish "love" metallers shouldn't get their hopes up about a possible reunion of the band that officially called it quits in 2017. "I don't find it an appetizing idea at the moment," Valo said. "...

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NIGHTWISH Releases 'Tribal' Performance Video From 'Human. :II: Nature.' Tour

Finnish/Dutch/British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have released an official performance video for the song "Tribal", filmed during the band's tour in support of the "Human. :II: Nature." album, which came out in 2020. The clip, which can be seen below, was directed by Ville Lipiäinen, recorded and...

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BATTLE BEAST Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour Of North America

Finnish masters of metal BATTLE BEAST have announced their first-ever headlining tour of North America. The band has revealed plans for a spring trek across the continent with Dutch goth rock band BLACKBRIAR in support, which will kick off May 9 in Worcester, Massachusetts and will end June 2 in New...

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VILLE VALO Announces April/May 2024 European Tour

And so ends a new beginning. Nine short months have passed since "Neon Noir" cast its goth-inflected enchantments on the world. As a record, it was more than twelve wrought-iron statements of intent. It marked a triumphant return of HIM frontman Ville Valo to the live stage, and the ensuing seasons...