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AMON AMARTH’s JOHAN HEGG On Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine: ‘It Has Affected Me Deeply’
AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg has denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has called for peace to be restored in Europe. The 48-year-old Swedish death metal musician took to his Twitter earlier today (Wednesday, March 2) to write: “My lyrics are often about glorious battles & brave warriors, but they’re just stories, sometimes based on history. That doesn’t mean I condone war as a matter of solving conflicts. War is never a solution to any dispute. It can only generate more animosity & hate between people. “Right now Putin has invaded the Ukraine, a democratic, sovereign state, and though this is far from the only weaponised conflict in the world, it has affected me deeply. I thought we as Europeans were passed this, especially considering our tro...
Former MORBID ANGEL Members DAVID VINCENT And PETE SANDOVAL Reunite For Tour Celebrating Band’s Classic Songs
Ex-MORBID ANGEL drummer Pedro “Pete” Sandoval will rejoin his former bandmate David Vincent on the upcoming tour from I AM MORBID. I AM MORBID, which features Vincent (vocals, bass) alongside guitarists Bill Hudson (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) and Kelly McLauchlin, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of MORBID ANGEL‘s second album, “Blessed Are The Sick”, with a European tour in March/April. Support on the trek will come from BELPHEGOR and HATE. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 2), Vincent took to his social media to confirm his reunion with the drummer for the first time in 12 years. He added: “[Pete] will be performing drums with [I AM MORBID] on their upcoming #MorbidFestTour2022.” Sandoval, who now lives his life as a born-again ...
JEFF SCOTT SOTO Announces New Solo Album ‘Complicated’
Frontiers Music Srl will release “Complicated”, the eighth official studio album from veteran hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, on May 6 on CD, color LP and digital formats. Today, fans can get their first taste of new music from the LP with the release of the single and video “Love Is The Revolution”. As with his previous studio album of all-new material, “Wide Awake (In My Dreamland)”, Soto teamed up with producer and songwriter Alessandro Del Vecchio (HARDLINE, REVOLUTION SAINTS, EDGE OF FOREVER) to craft “Complicated”. Arguably the best Jeff Scott Soto album since “Damage Control”, “Complicated” has a TALISMAN and even a W.E.T. (Jeff‘s band with members of ECLIPSE and WORK OF ART) feel to it, but all feels ...
Watch: BAD WOLVES Play First Show With New Singer DANIEL ‘DL’ LASKIEWICZ
BAD WOLVES played their first show with new singer Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz last night (Tuesday, March 1) at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, California as the support act for PAPA ROACH and HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Laskiewicz has carved out an impressive career for himself over the last 15-plus years, most notably as a founding member and lead guitarist of metalcore band THE ACACIA STRAIN, of which he was a member from 2001 to 2013. A talented songwriter and producer, he’s also worked on projects with ALL THAT REMAINS, LEGION, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS and collaborated with BAD WOLVES on their 2019 studio album “N.A.T.I.O.N.”, where the creative relationship with the band started. BAD WOLVES‘ third album, “Dear ...
HAIM Share New Song “Lost Track” With Paul Thomas Anderson-Directed Visual
HAIM has dropped a brand-new song and music video called “Lost Track.” The single arrives as the trio’s first release since their on-screen debut in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza, which starred Alana Haim. Written by HAIM and produced by Danielle Haim, John DeBold and Ariel Rechtshaid, the sisters shared on Instagram that they had the line “I’ll never get back what I lost track of” written down for years but never knew what to do with it. They found inspiration while skimming through a copy of the book Appointment in Samarra by John O’Hara, particularly a scene in which a character throws a drink in someone’s face. “We were inspired by the idea of someone doing something so drastic to get out of a situation they felt uncomfortable in – just to feel something,” HAIM wrote. “We final...
Bartees Strange Shares Video for New Song “Heavy Heart”: Watch
Bartees Strange is back with a new single and the announcement that he’s signed to 4AD. “Heavy Heart” arrives today with a new music video. Directed by Missy Dabice of Mannequin Pussy, it shows Strange wearing the clothes of his father and grandfather. Watch it below. The new single follows Strange’s 2020 album Live Forever. Last year, he released the new single “Weights” and teamed with Dr. Dog’s Eric Slick and Ohmme for a cover of TV on the Radio’s “Province.” Read the Cover Story “Pitchfork’s 25 Next Roundtable: Yaeji, Bartees Strange, Amaarae, Angel Bat Dawid, and KeiyaA on the Future of Music.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Nick Cave Cancels Concerts in Russia and Ukraine
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have canceled concerts scheduled in Moscow and Kyiv this summer, declaring solidarity with both Ukrainian people and Russians who oppose President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion. “Our thoughts and love go out to the brave people of Ukraine, their heroic leader, and all those suffering from this senseless war,” the group tweeted. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds had been scheduled to play shows at Moscow’s Bol Festival and Kyiv’s Palace of Sports. Iggy Pop, Franz Ferdinand, HEALTH, Green Day, and Russian rapper Oxxxymiron are among those to have canceled Russian shows in recent days. The Killers also pulled out of Moscow’s Park Live festival, according to TMZ. The Blessed Madonna, Hot Chip, Róisín Murphy, and more will play a fundraiser for Ukraine in London on Marc...
Watch Big Thief Perform “Simulation Swarm” on Colbert
Big Thief were the musical guests on last night’s episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The band performed “Simulation Swarm” from their new album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. Watch it happen below. Before the album’s release, Big Thief shared “Simulation Swarm,” “Little Things,” “Change,” “Certainty,” “No Reason,” and “Spud Infinity.” The band is on tour in the United Kingdom and will soon be heading across North America. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Big Thief on Learning to Loosen Up and Their Epic New 20-Track Album.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Watch Mitski Perform “Stay Soft” on Kimmel
Mitski performed “Stay Soft” on the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, delivering the Laurel Hell track in a white dress with a typically arresting choreography. Check it out below. Since announcing Laurel Hell, Mitski has shared videos for “The Only Heartbreaker,” “Heat Lightning,” “Love Me More,” and “Stay Soft.” The LP was the best-selling album in the U.S. for the second week of February, discounting streams. She’s set to open for Harry Styles on the UK dates of his summer tour. Check out “How Solange and Mitski Reconsider Who Can Be the Cowboy” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Belle and Sebastian to Release First Album in 7 Years, Listen to ‘Unnecessary Drama’
After seven years away, Belle and Sebastian are back. The seven-piece indie rock group has announced their 10th album A Bit Of Previous, to be released on May 6 on Matador. The first single, “Unnecessary Drama,” is out now alongside an accompanying music video. The video portrays the paradoxical feeling of the mind running at high speed amid the solitude of stay-at-home pandemic life. The bright colors, vintage-appearing clothing, and intricate sets bring an heir of familiarity to the video that will leave fans wanting more. [embedded content][embedded content] “The song is about a young person experimenting in being a human again after a forced hiatus,” frontman Stuart Murdoch said in a statement. “The person is weighing up whether or not it’s worth the mess! Still, you dip your toe in an...
Ed Sheeran Slams Shots, Camila Cabello Parties Hard In New ‘Bam Bam’ Teaser: Watch
Slamming shots, riding shopping trolleys, painted faces with your besties. The music video for Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran‘s “Bam Bam” is a large night out, judging by a new snippet shared to social media. Directed by Mia Barnes, a sneak peek at the music video captures a bender with buddies. “Many more wild nights out together to come, mate,” reads Cabello’s Instagram post. Bringing a splash of Spanish and a tropical vibe, the pop number is set to arrive in full on March 4. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Havana” singer officially announced “Bam Bam,” and shared artwork for the single, on Feb. 21, when she also revealed that she worked on the song with Ed Sheeran — “one of my favorite people and artists ever” — with whom she’s previousl...
Cardi B Asked Kulture If She Wants Another Sibling and the Answer Was Too Real
Cardi B seems to have her hands full already with two kids under 3 and an eagerly anticipated album to finish. She got a bit of help this week when she asked daughter Kulture Kiari, 3, if she was interested in having another little one in the house. According to People, during an Instagram Story on Monday (Feb. 28), the rapper asked Kulture, “you want me to have another baby?” Explore See latest videos, charts and news Kulture didn’t hesitate a second before reportedly responding “No!” When Cardi asked her first-born why she didn’t want to add to her mom and dad Offset‘s brood — which also includes their 5-month-old son — Kulture had a ready answer: “Because I like my baby brother. He’s perfect.” The couple’s second-born, whose name has not yet been revealed, was born on Sept. 4, 2021. Lik...
