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Squid Game is back, and so is Player 456. In the gripping Season 2 premiere, Player 456 returns with a vengeance, leading a covert manhunt for the Recruiter. Hosts Phil Yu and Kiera Please dive into Gi-hun’s transformation from victim to vigilante, the Recruiter’s twisted philosophy on fairness, and the dark experiments that continue to haunt the Squid Game. Plus, we touch on the new characters, the enduring trauma of old ones, and Phil and Kiera go head-to-head in a game of Ddakjji. Finally, our resident mortician, Lauren Bowser is back to drop more truth bombs on all things death. SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 2 Episode 1 before listening on. Let the new games begin! IG - @SquidGameNetflix X (f.k.a. Twitter) - @SquidGame Check out more from Phil Yu @angryasianman , Kiera Please @kieraplease and Lauren Bowser @thebitchinmortician on IG Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . Squid Game: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix and The Mash-Up Americans.…

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Interview by Angela Croudace
Niclas Engelin, guitarist of Swedish melodic death metal band The Halo Effect, spoke to HEAVY about the band's journey and their new album March of the Unheard. Engelin shared insights into the album-making process, the band's evolution, and the importance of positive energy in their music.
Regarding the new album, Engelin revealed that March of the Unheard consists entirely of fresh material. Niclas reflected on how the band initially overproduced some songs, but eventually honed the track list by focusing on the album's overall vision. "You need to stay focused and hold a torch," he explained, noting how the band ensured every song fit within the album's structure.
The first single, Detonate, was chosen as the lead track because of its fast pace, intricate guitar work, and catchy melodies. "It represents the album quite a bit," said Engelin. "It's a little bit more of everything this time."
The album's more confident and cohesive sound reflects the band's growth, partly thanks to the extensive live touring they did for their debut. Engelin believes their live experience allowed them to develop a stronger sense of identity as a band. "We sound more confident… doing 96 shows for the first album, that's a lot," he said.
As for the band's creative process, Engelin highlighted the importance of collaboration and fun. The songwriting is formulated on positive energy and mutual respect. "We do a lot of hanging out, talking about old albums, enjoying each other's company," he explained. While Engelin may bring a "skeleton" of a song to the table, the process is always collaborative, with every band member contributing their unique ideas to shape the final product. It's all about creating music in an environment of joy, as he emphasised: "If it's not fun, we just drop it."
When discussing the band's dynamics, Engelin revealed that despite their busy schedules, they maintain a close relationship. They keep in touch regularly through texts, emails, or phone calls. Though family, other projects, and tight touring schedules keep them occupied, a strong sense of camaraderie fuels their music.
Looking ahead, The Halo Effect is eager to return to Australia on their next tour. Fans can expect a mix of new tracks and fan favourites from their previous albums. "Some songs need to grow on you," Engelin noted, reflecting on the band's evolving live experience.
In closing, Engelin explained that the band's name, The Halo Effect, represents positivity and good4 energy. "It stands for something positive," he said, a sentiment heard in every note they play.
March of the Unheard is set for release on January 10 through Nuclear Blast Records.
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vor 23 Tagen22:11

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The metal Gods work in mysterious ways. In early 2021, fate brought Chloe Trujillo and Mark Dalbeth together at the Global Green Charity Event in LA's Troubadour. Bonding over their shared passion for music, they decided to collaborate after connecting online. Their brainchild, Lightning Strikes Twice, garnered strong feedback, fuelling their excitement for future projects .The pairs debut EP, HEAVY PEACE, dropped in 2022, amplifying their presence in the music scene. Eager to keep the momentum going, they returned to the studio, enlisting Ray Luzier (Korn) on drums for their second record. Transitioning from studio to stage, they assembled a formidable live band, featuring local guitarist Kevin Hicklin and Chloe's daughter, Lullah Trujillo, on drums, wasting no time in hitting the stage in early 2024 and captivating audiences, steadily building momentum with each electrifying performance. Last month, under the new monicker Blvd Of Eyes, the band released their second EP, Buying Lies For The Truth Seeker, expanding their existing sound into a swirling maelstrom of metal-infused rock that traverses the usual boundaries of acceptance into a sound definitively their own. Mark, Chloe and Kevin joined HEAVY recently to talk more about the EP. "It's been really good," Mark enthused at the early response. "It just came out last month, so the response has been good. We have just released one single so far, so we will probably release a couple more videos. It's a great record. We were lucky to have Ray Luzier (Korn) drum on it, which was badass. Everything so far has been good. We're just setting up for some shows next year, and we will really push it more then." We ask about the musical side of Buying Lies For The Truth Seeker. "It's got a hard rock sound," he measured, "with heavy guitars and big melodies and hooks. It's similar to the first EP, but probably a little bit more developed songwriting from us because we have been working together a bit more. It's another step up from the EP but still that hard rock with a little bit of metal, some melodic stuff and some really nice harmonies." In the full interview, the band talk more about Buying Lies For The Truth Seeker, including the musical direction of the songs and the meaning behind the ambiguous title. They discuss how it differs from their 2022 debut Heavy Peace, and how the band have grown in the period between EPs. We talk about the different genres that make up their music and finding the balance between genres in the creative process, and run through each of the five songs individually to get to the core of their content. The band talk about their formative years and creating a sustainable project, as well as future touring plans and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support .…

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Musical Revolution With CJ PIERCE From DROWNING POOL 15:52

vor 29 Tagen15:52

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As the saying goes, one person's loss is another person's gain. So while there were many disappointed when CKY pulled out of their Australian tour with Alien Ant Farm, there was also plenty more elated when their replacement was named in quick succession. It's not often a tour is strengthened by late adjustments, but from the moment Drowning Pool were named to fill the void, what was previously stifled enthusiasm quickly became cries of joy. After a prolonged absence from these shores, hard rock/metal monsters Drowning Pool will be returning next February, at the peak of their musical power and looking to decimate fans on this side of the world. Since reuniting with vocal powerhouse Ryan McCombs, Drowning Pool have gone from strength to strength, blowing away audiences at some of the world's premier festivals - Aftershock, Nu Metal Revolution, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple, Blue Ridge Rock many others. They are a band who has seen as many downs as they have ups, but throughout all have remained committed to their craft and each other, powering through each obstacle and emerging triumphant. And now it looks like another prominent chapter is about to be written. HEAVY sat down recently with guitarist CJ Pierce to fill in the blanks. "For us, it's been all cool," he replied when I commended the band for stepping in at short notice. "There's no drama here with Drowning Pool. I'm not sure about the situation, but we've been friends with Alien Ant Farm since day one - 20 plus years- and we're just coming to rock out. We were already working on some shows in Australia anyway, which were gonna be later in the year, so we couldn't wait to get there. Right place, right time. We appreciate them for having us on. No disrespect to CKY fans. We probably could do a cover song of theirs but out of respect to them Drowning Pool's bringing a lot of metal to the show." In the full interview, CJ spoke more about what fans can expect from Drowning Pool live, their latest single Revolution (The Final Amen), welcoming Ryan back to the fold, any difficulties in another transition of vocalists, the importance of having the right band's together as part of a tour, new music including an album, the decision to go Independent and what it means for the band, keeping motivated and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support .…

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