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Ambassadors of French steel GOJIRA will carry out on the opening ceremony of the Summer season Olympics in Paris on Friday. In accordance with the portal Sortir Á Paris, their reference to the Swiss opera singer Marina Viotti ought to be added to the already distinctive act.

Nonetheless, for the singer, whose common repertoire consists of the works of classical music greats corresponding to Mozart, Beethoven or Mahler, this shouldn’t be a totally overseas connection, as she describes herself on her web site, after learning the flute she “experimented with jazz, gospel and heavy steel”.

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The official opening of the Olympics is scheduled for Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. CET, and it’ll even be broadcast stay on the Sport channel by Czech Tv. Along with GOJIRA, the Canadian singer Céline Dion and Girl Gaga may also carry out throughout it.

British blues musician John Mayall has died on the blessed age of 90. The administrator of his Instagram account knowledgeable about his demise. John died on Monday, July 22 at his house in California. Honor his reminiscence!

Probably the most well-known interval of the singer, guitarist, keyboardist and harmonica participant was within the 60s, when Eric Clapton performed guitar in his band. Along with Eric Clapton, JOHN MAYALL & THE BLUESBREAKERS additionally featured different well-known musicians. For instance, Mick Fletwood or Mick Taylor, who later labored within the ROLLING STONES. The truth that a number of the musicians who went by his band had been extra well-known than him irritated him at occasions, and he wasn’t shy about speaking about it. “I’ve by no means had successful, I’ve by no means gained a Grammy, and (journal) Rolling Stone has by no means written an article about me,” he instructed the Santa Barbara Unbiased in 2013. “I am nonetheless an underground artist,” he added. Mayall, who obtained the Order of the British Empire for his work, additionally carried out very often within the Czech Republic. THE BLUESBREAKERS performed their first live performance in Czechoslovakia three years in the past in November 1989 as a part of the Bratislava Lyra competition. The final efficiency, deliberate for April 2022 as a part of the farewell Farewell Tour to Brno, was in the end thwarted by sickness. Thanks for every thing John and say hello up there.

An ideological battle simmers between the 2 rock frontmen. IMAGINE DRAGONS carried out in Azerbaijan and Israel, drawing criticism from followers and activists. An American-Armenian singer additionally joined the band SYSTEM OF A DOWN Serj Tankian, who’s himself a political activist within the battle in opposition to social injustice.

IMAGINE DRAGONS refused to cancel their present final yr in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, whereas the regime there was perpetrating what was described because the “second Armenian genocide”. On the time, Tankian requested the band in a letter to not “assist the dictatorial regime enhance its picture” with their live performance and to not carry out there. IMAGINE DRAGONS not solely did they play a live performance in Baku, however in addition they carried out in Tel Aviv. Nonetheless, Israel is accused of oppressing and even apartheid the Palestinians.

Serje Tankian’s final remark in the direction of the band was that he has zero respect for its members. In an announcement on social media, they declare that when the band confirmed their live performance in Baku, the previous prosecutor of the Worldwide Court docket of Justice, Luis Moreno Ocampo, certified the starvation blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh as genocide. “Would they play in Nazi Germany? Why do not they wish to play in Russia? As a result of it isn’t widespread? They help Ukraine, however not the Armenians of Arkhangelsk? I’ve nothing in opposition to the singer or his band. I simply hate artists who’re used to whitewash the picture of genocidal dictatorships.” writes Tankian.

“I do not wish to deprive our followers of the chance to see us play simply due to the actions of their leaders and governments,” the frontman defended himself IMAGINE DRAGONS Dan Reynolds.“There are corrupt leaders and warmongers everywhere in the world, so the place is the road past which one can not go?”

Bad news from camp CRUCIPUS. The leader of the band, Tomáš Hajíček, has had a serious motorcycle accident. And even though he’s out of the worst after the surgery, he won’t be back on stage anytime soon, and the band is canceling the concerts of the ongoing tour for the “Shit” album.

Today, the band informed about the current condition of its frontman on social networks, along with thanks for the support of fans, friends and colleagues, which will give him strength during his recovery. “However, one of the biggest thanks goes to the ‘guardian angel’ in the form of the emeritus mayor from Mladá Boleslav, who by sheer chance and was the first to be with Tomáš immediately after the accident and provided him with first aid until the ambulance arrived. A huge thank you also goes to all the medical staff from the ÚVN who are making sure that everything returns to normal as soon as possible.” writes KRUCIPÜSK on social networks.

“To avoid speculation, Tomáš is not to blame for the accident. That is the man in the passenger vehicle who drove into his path, and despite the fact that the uncle is a very experienced driver, the collision with the truck could not be avoided.’

I wish Spark a speedy recovery!

With live concerts KISS is the real end. Swedish entertainment investment company Pophouse has struck a landmark deal with the iconic band, acquiring artistic interest in the recordings KISS including publishing rights.

The band has sold over $300 million in back catalog sales. Pophouse intends the brand KISS continue to develop, gain new audiences and sources of income. The partnership will create digital versions of individual band members and the entire digital show, similar to “ABBA Voyage”. The project was presented at the last concert KISS December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden.

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Johan Lagerlöf, Head of Investments at Pophouse, says: „KISS are one of the most recognized and iconic bands in music history. They redefined the concept of rock shows and always took their art to new uncharted territories. The band has been able to reach new and new generations of fans and our mission is to fulfill the band’s vision to become immortal and allow new generations to be part of the journey KISS. With the help of the fans’ energy, our expertise and creativity, we are going to make this vision a reality.”

Gene Simmons, bassist and co-founder KISSalso commented on the news: “We’ve always pushed the boundaries in popular culture. This partnership will ensure that we continue to do so. Pophouse is not afraid of new things. We already have several plans including an avatar show, a biopic and a KISS experience. The future can’t be better!”