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GHOSTSEEKER sign with Atomic Fire Records; debut album expected in 2024

L-R: Daniel Gay (drums), Cory Walkeden (guitars), Celeste Dudeson (vocals), Daniel Breen (vocals), Tim Campey (guitars)
Photo Credit: Electrum Music Photography (http://www.electrumphotography.com)

Atomic Fire Records proudly welcome Melbourne alt-metal quintet GHOSTSEEKER to their family! Emerging from the competitive Australian heavy music scene, GHOSTSEEKER captured the ears of the masses with their infectious debut EP, »Initium Novum,« which amassed over half a million streams across major platforms since its release in 2022. Playing energetic shows across Australia, the band built a strong local fanbase, but now they are ready to conquer the world. And they will make it!

“We could not be more excited to announce that we have signed on with Atomic Fire Records! We have such immense respect for the entire team over there and can’t wait to begin what we think will be an amazing partnership. It’s hard to put into words how unexpected and amazing this all has been. We can’t wait to experience everything this ride has to offer. This is the first step towards the life we all crave. You’ll be hearing a lot more from GHOSTSEEKER! Sooner than you think…” comment the band.

Markus Wosgien (Atomic Fire Records A&R) enthuses: “We are happy to welcome GHOSTSEEKER to the Atomic Fire Records family; a modern metal band from the other side of the world, located all around Melbourne, Australia. The band convinced us with their first videos and their amazing EP, playing a freshly and unique mix of modern styles. We are looking forward to releasing the band’s debut album and to spreading their music all around the globe.”

Originally formed by ex-LETTERS TO AMARA guitarist Tim Campey, vocalist Celeste Dudeson and guitarist Cory Walkeden, the band’s line-up was completed by adding vocalist Daniel Breen (ex-STORM THE SKY) and Daniel Gay (ex-ANYONE ANYONE) on drums.

Fans will be encapsulated by the unique aesthetic and soaring vocals provided by Dudeson married together with the harsh yet melodic flow offered by Breen. The group’s sound greets a contrast that’s sure to command attention. Guitarists Cory Walkeden and Tim Campey effortlessly feed off one another creating a feeling and atmosphere which resonates with all listeners alike, whilst the rhythm and bass that Gay provides behind the kit perfectly complements and leads what GHOSTSEEKER are.

Destined to become one of heavy music’s hottest bands, GHOSTSEEKER are currently working on their debut album which will see the light of the day early next year.

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Tarja releases cover of Linkin Park’s “Numb” from “Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church”

“Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church” is the document of a very special concert in the idyllic setting of Wacken Church. It will be released on August 11th, 2023 on earMUSIC and is the first release of the live series “Rocking Heels”.

In front of just 300 handpicked fans, this onetime-only event opened the Wacken Open Air Festival in 2016. Tarja presents unique arrangements of rock and heavy metal classics by her favourite artists including “Numb” by Linkin Park, Metallica’s “The Unforgiven”, songs by Joe Satriani and Slipknot as well as a Nightwish song and Tarja originals.

The first single, a cover of Linkin Park’s ”Numb”, perfectly reflects the intimate setting of this concert. Tarja’s operatic prowess and hauntingly beautiful vocals add an extra layer of ethereal magic to an already powerful masterpiece. A poignant musical journey that captures the spirit of life, love, longing, and raw vulnerability. Together with the sublime accompaniment of piano, cello and violin Tarja’s vision of “Numb” resonates within the depths of the listener’s soul.

With its captivating performances of well-known songs paired with Tarja’s iconic voice, this live album is a treasure for fans, as well as a discovery for Tarja-newcomers and all those who missed the chance to attend this exclusive concert. “Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church” will be released as a Ltd. 2LP Vinyl Edition, CD Digipak in LP-replica design and on Digital.

Rocking Heels: Live at Metal Church

Album Release: August 11th 2023

Formats:
CD Digipak (mini LP replica) / Ltd. 2LP Gatefold (black, 180g)

Tracklisting:

CD/LP: Side A

  • Always With Me, Always With You (Joe Satriani)
  • Numb (Linkin Park)
  • Alias (In Flames)

Side B

  • Vermillion Pt. 2 (Slipknot)
  • Trust (Megadeth)
  • Ohne Dich (Rammstein)

Side C

  • Afterlife (Avenged Sevenfold)
  • The Living End (Tarja)
  • The Unforgiven (Metallica)

Side D

  • Sleeping Sun (Nightwish)
  • I Walk Alone (Tarja)
  • Ave Maria (Tarja)

Source: https://tarjaturunen.com

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Edge of Paradise new music video “Hologram”

In the face of adversity, Edge of Paradise stand fearless with their new music video and single, launching the Pre Orders for their upcoming album HOLOGRAM, set to release July 14, 2023!

Coming off the excitement of their West Coast tour with Lacuna Coil, US based cinematic rock band, Edge of Paradise are thrilled to unveil the music video for “Hologram” and the single “Soldiers of Danger” off their upcoming album, HOLOGRAM co produced with Mike Plotnikoff and mixed by Jacob Hansen.

The band states: “We are living through a “music industry” nightmare, ironically the album mirrors the reality of our fight. Although a story for another time, the adversities made us stronger than ever, as we focus on presenting you with our most monumental music to date.”

Landing into the cyber world of the previous album THE UNKNOWN, the heavier sound of HOLOGRAM takes you right into the face of danger and tells the story of pursuit, sacrifice and perseverance against all cosmic odds, uncovering the key to build a new reality.

Edge of Paradise states, “We kick off the album with the music video to the first single, HOLOGRAM, set on the deadly planet, HD 189733b “The Rain of Terror” and to survive, we must go beyond artificial intelligence…”

Watch the music video, created in collaboration with director, Isaak Morin:

“The next song emerged from the encounter with the leader of the most advanced civilization, The Faceless. And in order to rebuilt our reality, we must become SOLDIERS OF DANGER”

Listen to the single on Spotify: Soldiers Of Danger

Edge of Paradise are excited to unveil the Pre Order package, that features signed CD/Vinyl of the new album, T-shirt, signed Poster and “Never Surrender” military tag necklace. 

PRE ORDER: https://edgeofparadisestore.com/

For the album cover art, the band, once again teamed up with the artist, Alex Ruiz.

Edge of Paradise thanks their production team Mike Plotnikoff, Jacob Hansen, FM Music Management, 33 & West and all the fans that keep fueling our world! 

Catch the band’s futuristic show at Blue Ridge Rock Fest September 7th-10th and keep posted for more upcoming tour dates on http://www.EdgeOfParadiseBand.com 

Track listing

1. Hologram
2. This Is Personal
3. Soldiers Of Danger
4. The Faceless
5. Dark
6. Unbeatable
7. Don’t Give Up On Me
8. One More Time
9. Basilisk
10. Another Life

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Band photo by Natalia Britt

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Canadian metalcore band The Agonist are calling it quits

After 19 years of being in the business, The Agonist have now decided it is time to call it a day. It was announced on the band’s official social pages, with a separate statement also put out by the lead vocalist Vicky Psarakis. Both express multiple factors being involved in the decision, with Psarakis emphasising that this outcome was a long-time coming. The light at the end of the tunnel is that many of the band’s members will continue with other music projects.

Dear friends, it’s time to make a very difficult but necessary announcement.

We have decided that The Agonist as a band, has come to an end. Much deliberation and care has been put into making this decision, and unfortunately, given the circumstances, this is the conclusion that makes the most sense for the band and us as individuals.

There are many factors that led to this decision. It is a mix of personal, financial and industry related issues, but in the end the 5 of us are no longer able to agree on a way forward that would benefit The Agonist business as a whole, while respecting each member’s personal lives and wishes.

We want to express our deepest gratitude to the fans for coming out to the shows, buying our merch, and supporting us over the years. Nothing is more satisfying than connecting with our fellow human beings via the gift of music. It is the number one factor that has always driven us- to make you, the listener, feel something. In the end, we know that we’ve accomplished this together.

Some members of the band will continue to work on music in various ways, others will focus on personal projects and family. We kindly ask you to respect their privacy on this particular matter and encourage you to follow them on their individual social media accounts to support their future endeavors.

Vicky Psarakis will be carrying on with her band, Sicksense. They have a new EP coming out this summer and she will be playing 2 live shows with them in Montreal, in June:

SICKSENSE – FOOLS TOMORROW

You can also directly support her by following her on Patreon and Twitch.

Simon McKay is currently looking to join a new band full-time, while offering session work for studio and live gigs. Also, keep an eye out for new music coming soon from his solo project.

Chris Kells will be focusing on his career as a videographer. Since 2015, he has directed all of The Agonist’s music videos, as well as many other established bands.

Danny Marino is currently writing music for 2 new projects.

Pascal “Paco” Jobin will be releasing new music with his project Leading the betrayed

Our US-based merch store with Sound Escape Agency will remain open. We have also put together an EU-based store for our European fans. Inventory is final and there will be no restocks. Proceeds will go directly to the band to help us pay off our remaining debt.

US & Worldwide Store: https://soundescapeagency.com/theagonist/merch/

EU Store: https://soundescapeagency.com/eustore/

Once again, we thank you and we love you.

“We will survive. At the end of the tunnel there’s always a light.” – The Agonist

The Agonist – Facebook

As per Vicky Psarakis:

This is the hardest post I’ve had to write to this day. Please, bear with me.

The Agonist has decided to come to an end. You may read the full announcement on the band’s social media pages.

There are many reasons that led us to this decision, too many to convey in writing, but I want you to know that it was not made lightly. This has been a long-time coming.

I want you to know that I am grateful for all my time in this band. 10 years of my life were dedicated to our music. 3 full-length albums and an EP: 40 songs total. 40 songs in which I poured my heart and soul and connected with you through them.

I want you to know that I am grateful for the tours we did all over the world. Playing shows is something I learned to love, but what I always loved the most was meeting you. The people who listen to our music, read our lyrics and sing along and headbang to our songs each night.

I want you to know that I tried. The very first thoughts I had of giving up came to me in 2017. I stuck with it and pushed through. Because of that we created Orphans and Days Before The World Wept, both of which were critically acclaimed and Juno nominated records. They were life changing to me in many ways. I am proud of everything we’ve accomplished.

Most importantly, I want you to know that I have no regrets. Because of my journey with The Agonist, I have met many significant people who are in my life right now. I would never have met all of you, had I not said “yes” all the way back in 2014. I hope you stay in my life forever.

Last but not least, I want you to know that no other band or project has been a factor in this decision. I am a full-time musician and my only source of income is through my music. My work with Sicksense, guest features and covers was always something I was able to do alongside The Agonist. Many artists are involved in multiple projects, so I kindly ask that you do not jump to inaccurate conclusions and be respectful towards what I choose to do with my musical career.

When I turned 18, I got into an economics university. Barely a month later, I decided I wanted to be a musician and dropped out. I had no former music training, education or background, yet writing songs was the only thing in my life that made things better. I cannot imagine a world in which I don’t get to do that. I hope you will be there with me every step of the way. I will be creating music until the day I’m gone.

Thank you to everyone that has supported me. I would not be here today without you.

“And I’ll hold out my hand

If my fingers should ache

And my grip starts to weaken

I will hold my hand to the world”

– Days Before The World Wept

Vicky Psarakis – Facebook
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Swedish Symphonic Metal Legends THERION Sign Worldwide Contract with Napalm Records!

Following the release of limited vinyl reissues of the band’s critically acclaimed classic albums Secrets Of The Runes, Lemuria, Sirius B and Gothic Kabbalah in autumn 2022, THERION is now joining forces with Napalm Records for the release of their new full-length later this year.

THERION states:

“After almost 30 years of being signed to Nuclear Blast Records, it felt like it was time to try something new when we were out of the contract. Napalm Records is one of the biggest and best metal labels around and they have shown interest in THERION for many years, so when the time came to look around for a new label, it felt natural to start negotiating with them. We came to terms and now we are thrilled to start working with them and have great confidence that they will do an amazing job with the coming final album in the Leviathan trilogy.”


Sebastian Münch, A&R, Napalm Records on the signing:

“As a lifelong fan, it is with great pleasure that we announce the signing of THERION. As innovators of Operatic Metal, the band created timeless masterpieces with the albums Theli and Vovin. Recently, with the releases of Leviathan I & II Christofer started to tell a new musical story and a journey that we are very happy to walk together. Welcome to the Napalm family!“

Order the reissues of Secrets Of The Runes, Lemuria, Sirius B and Gothic Kabbalah HERE!

THERION are:
Christofer Johnsson – guitars and keyboards
Sami Karppinen – drums
Nalle “Grizzly” Påhlsson – bass
Thomas Vikström – lead vocals
Christian Vidal – guitar
Lori Lewis – vocals

THERION online:
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Symphonic Metal Icons SIRENIA Unveil Official Music Video for Second Single “Deadlight”

The symphonic metal icons effortlessly merge 80s rock and synthwave elements on their immense 11th studio album!

Symphonic metal unit SIRENIA have unveiled their powerful second single, “Deadlight”, today, accompanied by a visually palpable official music video! The international four-piece led by mastermind Morten Veland is set to release their 11th album, 1977, on May 26, 2023 – exploring a new style like never before. SIRENIA are positioned at the top of the scene, maintaining their spot for over two decades while gathering worldwide chart entries and touring throughout Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia and Australia.

The new single, mesmerizing album opener “Deadlight”, is captured within the magic of 80’s sonics. The world of soulful violin and fragile piano lines build up an enchanting, energetic atmosphere that is underlined by the impressive voice of multi-talented mezzo soprano singer Emmanuelle Zoldan. Transporting the listener to a retro auditory arcade harking back to when groovy synthwave melodies dominated the world of music, the international band merges late 70’s and 80’s pop rock stylings with synthwave elements and their remarkable, hard-hitting symphonic melodies – shaking the listener to the core.

Mastermind Morten Veland about “Deadlight”:
“Deadlight is in many ways a typical SIRENIA song, it has all those elements which is represenatble for our sound and style.
I find it to be a very melodic and catchy song, and a good choice for our second single off the new album 1977. I hope you’ll enjoy it.”

“Deadlight” is followed by the fast-paced “Wintry Heart”, which gives a bittersweet taste of early 90’s vibes and roaring guitars, while “Nomadic” represents SIRENIA’s characteristic dark and heavy side as shredding guitar riffs alternate with playful interludes while relentless drums and symphonic electronic elements go hand in hand with one another. “A Thousand Scars” marks a totally new fusion for SIRENIA, as heavy symphonic tunes dressed as remarkable rock riffs and poppy rhythms dance together with the feathery light vocals of Emmanuelle. With the eerie and epic tunes of “Fading to the Deepest Black”, the song is reminiscent of their last album, Riddles, Ruins & Revelations (2021). Kicking off with vertiginous blast beats and a mesmerizing performance by Emmanuelle Zoldan, a warm vocal interlude by Morten Veland supports the song’s stunning atmosphere before it leads into an impressive guitar solo. Following their operatic symphonic highs, the heavy side of SIRENIA is not forgotten and appears especially towards the end of their 11th record.

Pre-Order 1977 HERE:

1977 Tracklist:
1. Deadlight
2. Wintry Heart
3. Nomadic
4. The Setting Darkness
5. A Thousand Scars
6. Fading to the Deepest Black
7. Oceans Away
8. Dopamine
9. Delirium
10.Timeless Desolation
11.Twist in my Sobriety (Bonus track)

1977 will be available in the following formats:
Digipak Album
Digital Album

SIRENIA is:
Morten Veland – Vocals, guitars, bass, synth, programming
Nils Courbaron – Solo Guitar
Emmanuelle Zoldan – Vocals
Michael Brush – Drums

SIRENIA online:
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Spanish Melodic Death Metal Discovery Worth Signs With Wormholedeath Records For Upcoming Self-Titled Album

Worth, the rising star of melodic death metal from Spain, is pleased to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their second studio album, self-titled “WORTH”. The album is set to be released worldwide on May 12th, 2023.

With the announcement comes the release of the first single “Vanished”. Check out the lyric video here:

Worth was founded in 2014 by five women with a passion for creating melodic metal sounds. After several lineup changes, they released their debut album “The Essence Of Life” in 2018, showcasing their unique blend of melodic death metal and doom influences. The album received positive reviews and set the stage for the band’s current lineup, consisting of Gloria Falgueras on guitars, Cri Jill on vocals, Stevie Gamester on drums, and Francesca Missori on bass.

After the departure of two original members, Worth continued to work on their sound and vision, resulting in the creation of their upcoming self-titled album. With influences from bands like Be’lakor, Insomnium, and Dark Tranquillity, “WORTH” promises to be a powerful and captivating release.

The album was recorded at Titanslab Studio and produced by the band themselves. The self-titled “WORTH” features 14 tracks of melodic death metal, each with its own unique sound and energy. The album is set to be a milestone in the band’s career and is sure to impress both existing fans and new listeners alike.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Wormholedeath Records and to release our second album through such a professional and dedicated label,” said the band. “We put a lot of hard work and passion into this album, and we can’t wait to share it with the world.”

For more information on Worth and their upcoming album, follow them on social media at the links below.

www.instagram.com/worth_band
www.facebook.com/worthmetalband
twitter.com/worth_band
www.youtube.com/worthofficial

1. Time Won’t Heal
2. In Compulsion
3. Entwined
4. Cravings
5. Chased
6. Unbound
7. Emptiness
8. Morning Blaze
9. Vanished
10. Nu Uita
11. Frozen Echelon
12. Nova
13. One Named Nightmare
14. To Light One’s Fire

Source: Wormholedeath

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FRANTIC AMBER sign with Fireflash Records; announce new single

Swedish Melodic Death Metal act Frantic Amber sign with ????????? ??????? and announce new single “????? ?????”, to be released on April 21st.

??????? ????? is a 6-piece melodic Death Metal band based in Stockholm, fronted by five incredible female musicians. With women on the front lines, ??????? ????? has fortified their place as one of the most promising extreme metal acts to emerge from Sweden. They started by releasing their EP “????? ?? ?????????”, followed by the two critically acclaimed full-length studio albums “??????? ???????” and “?????????”. Their unique sound is an intense mixture of brutal riffs and soaring melodies combined with aggressive growl vocals.

??????? ????? have headlined their own tours and supported bands like ??? ???? ????? and ???????? ?.?. They have played at festivals like ?????? ???? and ?????? ???? ???, toured in Scandinavia and all over Europe in countries like Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Colombia and Russia.

On April 13, ??????? ????? announced the signing with ????????? ??????? (???? ?????, ???????, ?????? ?????? a.o.), where the band is going to release their upcoming singles as well as their next album, which is supposed to be released in spring 2024. “?? ??? ?????? ?? ????? ???? ??? ??????? ??? ???? ??????? ??? ???????? ??????? ??? ????? ????? ??? ???????? ?? ?????? ??????? ??? ??? ?????. ????? ??? ?? ???? ??? ????????? ?? ?? ??? ?? ???? ??????? ?? ??????? ???? ???”, ???????? ??? ????. “? ??? ?????????? ?? ??????? ????? ?? ?? ????????? ???? ??????, ??? ?? ??? ?? ???? ??? ?????? ????? ?????? ????? “?????????” ?? ???? ???????? ?? ??? ???? ??????. ???? ????? ??????? ??? ??????? ?? ?? ? ???????-??????? ?? ???????, ?? ??? ?????????? ?? ???? ????? ??? ???? ??? ????? ????????? ??? ??????????. ? ??? ????????? ?? ??? ??-??-???????? ???????? ?? ??? ????, ??? ??? ??????? ???? ??????? ????????”, adds ?????? ??????? of ????????? ???????.

The first ??????? ????? release on ????????? ??????? will be their new single “????? ?????”, which will be released on April 21st.

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AD INFINITUM are running a cover competition for fans

Ad Infinitum are currently hosting a new competition for its musically gifted fans, with some amazing prizes being up for grabs. They have set the challenge of covering new song “Seth”, and to make it easier they have even provided backing tracks for your instrument of choice.

As per their official announcement on 4 April:

Hey there ! We know some of our dear Infinitors have some musical talent. In order to celebrate the release of “Chapter III – Downfall” we decided to have a cover competition! We prepared 4 backing tracks of our new song “Seth”. One without drums, one without bass, one without guitars and one without vocals. We would like to hear your version with your own instrument! You can also create your version from scratch without using those tracks.

Link to the tracks: https://www.dropbox.com/…/AABg1gN48Md9_ENHj51gdxiUa…

How to submit: simply share your cover on your social media (Instagram, Facebook or TikTok), tag Ad Infinitum and add the hashtag #AICOVERCOMPETITION . You can post on one or more social media (the more you post the more you spread the good vibes). You can cover the whole song or choose your favorite section, it’s up to you!

You have until Friday, April 14th to submit your entry and we will pick three winners!

Prizes:
1. A VIP entry to one of our concerts
2. A drums/bass/guitar/vocal lesson or nerd chat
3. A precious package containing signed items (drumsticks, picks and poster)

Winning covers will be announced and shared on April 21st!

Let’s gooo! Show us your version of “Seth” 

Ad Infinitum via Facebook

We look forward to seeing the results!

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CRYPTA need help raising $60K after tornado in Illinois destroys RV

Brazilian death metal band, Crypta, have found themselves in a difficult financial situation after last week’s tornado in Belvidere, Illinois, resulted in a tragic incident leaving many concertgoers injured, and one dead at The Apollo Theatre, where the venue suffered structural damage.

In addition to the terrible human toll, there was also significant property damage outside of the venue. Among this was the RV that the band had rented in order to tour the U.S. for the first time. Due to the citizenship status of the band’s members, however, they are unentitled to any state assistance to cover the damages, and the band has had to recruit lawyers to assist with their insurance claim. If unsuccessful, the band will need to fork out $60K to pay the rental company for the RV. As a result, they have started a GoFundMe page to help raise the funds.

As per the official band statement:

URGENT: We need $60K in 15 days.

As most of you know, a tornado hit the show house where we played on March 31st in Belvidere Illinois and we lost the RV we rented to travel and sleep during our first US tour – it was completely destroyed, we had to rent a new one to keeping on with the shows

As we already imagined, dealing with insurance and severance has many pitfalls, and there’s a very high chance of things getting complicated for us.

It won’t be as easy as we thought it would be, we will even have to bring in lawyers to try to solve our situation. We are being guided in the best way possible, but because we are not American citizens, apparently we are not entitled to some state indemnity, which complicates our problem even more.

In short, if everything goes wrong (and there’s a huge chance it will), in 15 days we’ll have to pay for a new RV to the company where we rented it, which will be around 60K dollars, not to mention the lawyer fees we’ll need to cost during the process.

We know it’s a high value that we probably won’t reach, but at this point, any help and any amount will help a lot to lessen the financial damage that we will have.

We avoid having to ask for help from you, but at the moment, it is impossible to bear these costs with the band’s cashier alone.

Thanks in advance for the support!

CRYPTA via Facebook

As well as the financial consequences, the band are obviously still dealing with the psychological impacts of that night. As vocalist/bassist Fernanda Lira describes in a heartbreaking post:

In general, everyone is shaken – some more (like the boys who found the body of the deceased), others less, but all shaken.

Feneranda Lira via Facebook

We hope the band are able to resolve this situation and recover from the incident. Please help them to reach their fundraising goal if you can.

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BABYMETAL release “Mirror Mirror” video with new member MOMOMETAL

In case you hadn’t heard, Babymetal are a trio once more as they revealed their newest member Momometal earlier this week. The announcement took place during their show at the Pia Arena MM in Okazaki Japan, according to Nikkan Sports.

The band have been operating as a duo since the departure of Yui-metal in 2018, who left the band in order to launch a solo career. Momometal (a.k.a Momoko Okazaki) is no stranger to the group, having been one of the three backup dancers for Babymetal since 2019. In terms of other career highlights, she was also previously a member of Sakura Gakuin, and had competed as a contestant in reality show Girls Planet 999.

To celebrate this lineup news and further promote their new concept album “The Other One”, they have just released the first MV showing the band back at full-strength, “Mirror Mirror”. Be sure to check it out below!

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NIGHTWISH retire from touring; announce new 2024 album

A couple of days ago, Nightwish delivered their fans a mixture of good and bad news. On the bright side, they announced that a new album was coming in 2024. But sadly, they also said that there would be no live shows played to promote and support the album after its release as the band look to take an indefinite break from touring.

As per the official band statement:

As the ‘Human :ll: Nature – World Tour’ is drawing to a close, we feel now is the time to tell you of our plans for the next phase in our journey.

After the planned shows for June 2023 we will be “hanging up our spurs” for an indeterminate time, as far as live concert performances go, and won’t be touring the next album.

The reasons for this decision are personal, but, we all agree, vital to the wellbeing and future of the band. Be assured that we still love working together, and this decision has nothing to do with Floor`s pregnancy or our other individual projects.

However, an album of 12 new songs will see bright daylight in 2024, as will 3 music videos! The band is positively hyped beyond words over this new upcoming musical adventure.

Stay tuned for updates from our legendary Nightwish band camp & studio this summer!

-Tuomas, Floor, Emppu, Troy, Kai & Jukkis via Facebook