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Interview: Lauri Ylönen Of The Rasmus Talks Atlas Festival, War-torn Ukraine And New Album Weirdo

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From Kyiv’s Atlas Festival to the heart of a conflict zone, Lauri Ylönen reflects on music’s power, Ukraine’s spirit, and The Rasmus bold new album Weirdo.

Within Temptation And Jerry Heil Unite For Sing Like A Siren—A Powerful Anthem Of Ukraine Resistance

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Ten days after releasing The Invisible Force, Within Temptation teams up with Ukrainian artist Jerry Heil for Sing Like A Siren—a hauntingly powerful song rooted in Ukrainian folk tradition and resistance.This is more than music; it's a declaration of hope, unity, and defiance in the face of war.

Within Temptation / The Invisible Force Shines Light On Ukraine Struggles

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Within Temptation’s new documentary The Invisible Force sheds light on the human cost of war in Ukraine, focusing on how conflict has silenced music and devastated lives.Sharon den Adel travels to Kyiv to hear the voices of musicians caught between creativity and survival, using her platform to amplify stories the world must not ignore.

The Rasmus To Headline Ukraine Atlas Festival 2025

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Finnish rock legends The Rasmus will headline Ukraine’s Atlas Festival on July 19, marking the only international performance at the event.With over 60,000 attendees expected, the band aims to show solidarity with Ukraine through music and charity, continuing their strong connection with local fans.

Ukraine Frontline / A Defiant Spirit And Subculture Under Fire

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Reporting from Kyiv for MetalTalk, Theo A-Mullis explores how Ukraine’s Metalheads, punks, and goths are more than music fans—they're on the frontlines of a cultural and literal war.With guitars in hand and defiance in their hearts, these artists fight not just for survival, but for the freedom to live, love, and scream "fuck off" to oppression.

Wargasm / Vigilantes Soundtracks The End Of The World With Noir Fury

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Wargasm return with Vigilantes, a searing neo-noir anthem drenched in synths, rebellion, and end-of-the-world energy. This is punk for the apocalypse—loud, chaotic, and unapologetically raw.

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