Weekly Music News 12.03.23
Weekly news roundup for the week beginning March 12, 2023
The band "Avenged Sevenfold" announces its eighth album and releases its first single, "Nobody". The next album follows 2016's "The Stage". Singer and bandleader M. Shadows says this is an entirely new direction, unlike anything the band has done before. He adds that the album is eclectic and wild!!!
The album is called "Life Is But a Dream..." and is due June 2.
"Nothing But Thieves" releases "Welcome to the DCC", launching the campaign for its fourth album, "Dead Club City", due this year. The band says the pandemic gave them time to create, experiment and explore. The songs went through many experiments and versions, but one idea guided everything: this would be a concept album. Search for the song or album title and you will find the new media world the band has built around it. We did not call it a "campaign" for nothing. Welcome to Dead Club City!!!!
Singer-songwriter Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park releases "In My Head", featuring Kailee Morgue, for the "Scream VI" soundtrack. Mike has also been working on other songs for the film, including Demi Lovato's "Still Alive", which he co-wrote and produced, and whose video features a cameo from him.
We may hear more new music from Mike, but one thing is certain: he is working nonstop behind the console.
For the first time in Israel, symphonic-metal band "Within Temptation" will play a one-off show at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv on June 4.
Guitarist and musician Slash opens a new chapter, founding horror production company "BerserkerGang" with five partners. Slash says he has always been a devoted horror fan, like his friend Kirk Hammett, and now wants to make films he would want to watch himself, with quality his top priority.
(Photo: Kevin Mazur)
Sad news!!! "Camel" cancels its 2023 tour, planned around its 50th anniversary. Singer, guitarist, flautist and bandleader Andrew Latimer needs urgent surgery after severe lower-back pain spread into his leg and foot. With recovery uncertain and expected to take at least 8-12 weeks, the band has cancelled the tour, including its planned Israeli show. We leave you with our review of the band's debut album, celebrating its 50th anniversary!!!
The band "Metallica" has acquired a controlling stake in vinyl manufacturer Furnace Record Pressing. With huge demand for its vinyl, Metallica, one of North America's ten biggest-selling vinyl acts, is investing in the company that makes the records themselves. The deal formalises a long relationship: Furnace has produced more than five million Metallica records since 2014. Founded by Eric Astor in 1996, Furnace is known for high-quality records made at its state-of-the-art 70,000-square-foot facility in Alexandria, Virginia.
Guitarist Brian May was knighted by King Charles III for services to music and charity. The Queen co-founder is now Sir Brian, following Tuesday's investiture at Buckingham Palace. He is not the only member of the band with a royal honour: drummer Roger Taylor was appointed an OBE in 2020, while May received a CBE in 2005.
(Photo: Sky News)
American power-metal band "Kamelot" releases its 13th studio album, "The Awakening". It is the band's first album in five years, following 2018's "The Shadow Theory", its longest gap between studio albums. It is also the first studio album with drummer Alex Landenburg, following Johan Nunez's departure.
Listen to the album on: Spotify
"U2" releases "Songs of Surrender". It is not an album of new songs, but new recordings of the band's existing material. Produced by guitarist The Edge, it features new versions of 40 songs from U2's catalogue, many in stripped-back, acoustic arrangements.
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