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Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has missed the band’s first show of 2025, held at the Auditorio de la Feria León Guanajuato, a 4500-capacity arena in Guanajuato, Mexico.

Joe Elliott informed the crowd that Campbell – who was replaced on the night by Phil Collen’s guitar technician John Zocco – was unable to perform as he was receiving treatment for cancer.

Zocco also filled in for Campbell at the band’s last show, a surprise performance at the Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in October. The Nashville performance occurred just over a month after Campbell successfully completed 27 dates on Def Leppard’s Summer Stadium Tour.

Campbell announced he was suffering from Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013, and has been battling the condition ever since.

“I’m still dealing with the lymphoma,” he told the Lymphoma Voices podcast in 2023. “It’s sort of like – it’s an American expression – Whac-a-Mole. You beat something back and then it pops up somewhere else. But it’s been a pretty consistent battle, but it hasn’t been too difficult for me. I deal with it fine. I’ve been able to live my life.

“For the bulk of those 10 years, I actually was doing immunotherapy. Starting in June of 2015, I started taking a drug called pembrolizumab. I remember at the time my doctors wanted me to do radiation and maybe a combination of radiation and chemo. And I just thought, ‘Well, let’s just try this immunotherapy thing. Let’s see if this works.’ So I managed to get on the trial. I’m happy to say that it worked well for me.”

Def Leppard’s next scheduled show is at the San Juan Coliseo de Puerto Rico in Puerto Rico, on May 15. Full dates below.

Dec Leppard 2025 tour dates

May 15: San Juan Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
May 17: Ocean City Boardwalk Rock 2025, MD
Jun 19: Milwaukee Summerfest, WI
Jun 21: Thackerville Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort, OK
Jun 28: Atlantic City Borgata Event Center, NJ
Jul 03: Uncasville Mohegan Sun Arena, CT
Jul 13: Craven Country Thunder Craven, Canada
Aug 14: Des Moines Iowa State Fair, IA
Aug 16: Springfield Illinois State Fair, IL
Aug 20: Highland Yaamava’ Theater, CA

Tickets are on sale now.

Def Leppard played their first show of 2025 on Saturday night in Leon, Mexico, but one of the band’s members was noticeably absent from the group.

“Vivian Campbell cannot be with us tonight,” frontman Joe Elliott explained to the crowd in attendance. “He’s just recovering from some treatment for his cancer. So, manfully, please say hello to the guy that’s standing in for him tonight, Mr. John Zocco on guitar.”

Zocco is the guitar tech for Phil Collen. He also serves as a photographer for Def Leppard and has been a touring guitarist for a long list of rock and country artists.

Vivian Campbell’s Ongoing Cancer Battle

Campbell has been part of Def Leppard since 1992, having previously played with Whitesnake and Dio. In 2013 he went public with his Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis, and he’s continued battling the disease ever since.

READ MORE: The Best Song From Every Def Leppard Album

The rocker underwent stem-cell therapy in 2014, and in 2015 he was part of a clinical trial for the anti-cancer medication pembrolizumab. He continued with immunotherapy treatment through 2022, at which point he switched to a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy.

Campbell has remained open with his cancer battle throughout the ordeal.

“There’s no shame in having cancer. There’s no shame in going through treatment and wearing the effects of your treatment physically,” he noted in a 2023 interview on the Lymphoma Voices podcast, alluding to the hair loss he’d suffered as a result of chemo. “And for me as a musician, there was something that just allowed me to go on stage and just focus on the essence of who I am as a musician and as a person and to just put it all out there.”

Def Leppard’s next performance is scheduled for May 15 in Puerto Rico.

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Jimi Hendrix’s revolutionary approach to the electric guitar transformed rock music forever, making him one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born Johnny Allen Hendrix on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, he grew up in a challenging environment that shaped his creative spirit. Early on, Hendrix was captivated by music and taught himself to play the guitar, developing a style that combined blues, rock, and psychedelic influences with unparalleled innovation. His left-handed playing and mastery of techniques like feedback, distortion, and wah-wah pedals became his signature, redefining what the instrument could achieve.

Before rising to fame, Hendrix honed his skills as a backing guitarist for prominent acts like Little Richard, the Isley Brothers, and Curtis Knight. These early experiences exposed him to diverse musical styles and provided a platform to develop his unique sound. Hendrix’s big break came in 1966 when he moved to London after being discovered by Chas Chandler, former bassist of The Animals, who would become his manager. There, he formed The Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell.

The band’s debut album, Are You Experienced (1967), was a groundbreaking success, featuring tracks like “Purple Haze,” “Hey Joe,” and “The Wind Cries Mary.” These songs highlighted Hendrix’s virtuosity and cemented his place in rock history. The album’s innovative approach to production and songwriting resonated globally, becoming a defining record of the psychedelic era. Hendrix followed this success with Axis: Bold as Love (1967) and Electric Ladyland (1968), the latter being his only U.S. number-one album. Electric Ladyland included classics like “All Along the Watchtower” and “Voodoo Child (Slight Return),” further showcasing Hendrix’s ability to blend raw energy with emotional depth.

Tensions within The Jimi Hendrix Experience led to its disbandment in 1969, after which Hendrix formed Band of Gypsys with Billy Cox and Buddy Miles. This lineup marked a shift towards funk and soul influences, as seen in their live album, Band of Gypsys (1970), recorded at the Fillmore East. Notable tracks like “Machine Gun” captured Hendrix’s anti-war sentiments and his ability to channel political commentary through his music.

In his brief career, Hendrix released only three studio albums, yet his impact was monumental. He headlined iconic festivals like Woodstock in 1969, where his rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” became a symbol of the counterculture movement. His performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, where he famously set his guitar on fire, remains one of the most electrifying moments in rock history.

Hendrix’s contributions to music earned him numerous posthumous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. His influence extended beyond his recordings, inspiring generations of guitarists and redefining live performance standards. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as “arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.”

Tragically, Hendrix died on September 18, 1970, at just 27 years old, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate. Beyond his music, Hendrix broke racial barriers in a predominantly white rock industry, becoming a global icon whose artistry transcended cultural boundaries. His innovative techniques, timeless songs, and electrifying performances ensure his place as a cornerstone of rock history.

Paganfest 2025 – featuring Alestorm, Ensiferum, Týr, Heidevolk and Elvenking – kicked off on January 8 in Hamburg, Germany at Grosse Freiheit. Alestorm has shared a behind-the-scenes vlog from their January 16th show in Birmingham, England at O2 Academy. Check it out below.

Remaining dates on the tour are as follows:

January
19 – London, United Kingdom – O2 Academy Brixton
20 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
21 – Wiesbaden, Germany – Schlachthof
22 – Paris, France – Zenith
23 – Pratteln, Switzerland – Z7 Konzertfabrik
24 – Geiselwind, Germany – Eventzentrum * extended show with special guests
25 – Munich, Germany – Backstage
26 – Liege, Belgium – OM
28 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
29 – Lyon, France – Transbordeur
30 – Lausanne, Switzerland – Salle Metropole
31 – Meisenthal, France – Halle Verrière

February
1 – Leipzig, Germany – Felsenkeller
2 – Tilburg, Netherlands – 013 Poppodium
3 – Hannover, Germany – Capitol
5 – Krakow, Poland – Studio
6 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
7 – Zlin, Czechia – Hala Datart
8 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra *extended show with special guests
9 – Zagreb, Croatia – Tvornica

German folk musician Patty Gurdy recently released a new single, “Peg Leg Silly-Billy”, featuring a guest performance by Alestorm frontman, Christopher Bowes. Check out the official video below.

The year 2025 marks Todd Sucherman’s return to playing Sonor drums, re-embracing the Sonor sound that he fell in love with as a young musician. Modern Drummer has shared an exclusive video of Sucherman playing his new Sonor kit at a recent show in South Florida. Host David Frangioni dives deep with him in this can’t-miss reveal.

Sucherman is a hero on stage known for his exceptional blend of musicianship and showmanship powering the iconic rock band Styx both live and in the studio since 1995.

“I just want to play the instrument that I love,” states Sucherman “I’ve never forgotten the sound of the Sonor kit I had when I was a kid playing music with my brothers and that sound has never left my heart. Coming back to Sonor and reliving my sound, the sound that grabbed me when I was young, gives me that hunger and excitement all over again.”

With thoughtful and powerful drumming, Sucherman inspires drummers everywhere from the stage, online, and through his commitment to masterclasses between tour dates.

“We at Sonor are proud and honored to welcome Todd Sucherman back to his home behind a Sonor kit,” states Sonor US Brand Manager Jeff Mulvihill.

Styx hit the road this month, and Sucherman is behind a brand new Sonor SQ2 series Kit featuring Heavy Beech Shells finished in African Marble High-Gloss Veneer appointed with 24K gold fittings for a stunning look and the exceptional Sonor sound.

To learn more about Todd Sucherman, head here.

Sucherman previously shared the video below, stating: “I have returned home to Sonor drums in 2025. My first recording studio experience at age nine was on a Sonor kit the studio had and then I  played this magnificent brand until I was thirty. I’m thrilled to return to the drums of my youth and they are now the drums of my future. I find myself excited beyond comprehension to create music on these astonishing, exquisitely made instruments that are truly breath taking and inspiring to play.

“I wish to thank Jerry Goldenson, Jeff Mulvihill, Henry Go and the whole team in the USA as well as Nico Lang, Christian Figgen, Jannis Köckmann and the entire team in Germany. Their collective enthusiasm, expertise, help and support was immeasurable. Thanks also to Mark Eldridge, Steele Turkington, Jim Feck, Ronn Dunnett and Mark Petrocelli for their contributions to the studio and live sets.

“I look forward to all that is to musically happen in 2025 and beyond as we celebrate Sonor’s 150th anniversary. Onward we go!”

KISS Cancer Goodbye III, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, took place December 6 – 8, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida.

The Handsome Devils performed the entire Creatures Of The Night album at Kiss Cancer Goodbye III, and benefit organizers are releasing the entire show on their YouTube channel. Every week, a new video will appear on Friday at 8am PST.

The Handsome Devils is comprised of: Todd Kerns (Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) – guitar and vocals, Gabriel Connor (Red Devil Vortex) – bass and vocals, Joey Cassata (Ace Frehley) – drums, and Luis Kalil (Red Devil Vortex) – lead guitar. 

Professionally filmed video, courtesy of Undaunted Media, of The Handsome Devils performing “Danger” from Creatures Of The Night, which was released in 1982 via Casablanca Records, can be enjoyed below.

Check out the previously released videos for “Creatures Of The Night”, “Saint And Sinner”, “Keep Me Comin'”, and “Rock N’ Roll Hell”:

Trivium frontman Matt Heafy has made no secret of his influences over the years. Everyone from Metallica and Slayer to death metal pioneers Death and black metal icons Emperor have shaped the singer/guitarist’s music over the years. But there’s one, less obvious band who proved to be an early influence on Heafy, shaping a key track on the Florida metallers’ breakthrough 2005 album Asendancy.

Speaking exclusively in the brand new issue of Metal Hammer ahead of Trivium’s upcoming joint tour with Welsh metallers Bullet For My Valentine, Heafy looks back on the making of Ascendancy. Released in March 2005, it turned the youthful Florida four-piece into the hottest new name in metal – something rubber stamped by a now-legendary appearance at that year’s Download festival.

“Recording the album? It was easy, it was effortless,” Heafy tells Hammer. “We came into the studio having everything prepared beforehand, jamming in our storage place and singing and screaming the words. It was just a super-exciting time, full of hopes.”

The frontman also explains the stories behind each of the Ascendancy’s 12 tracks. Talking about the album’s final song, Declaration, he reveals one of the unlikely inspirations that shaped it – British stadium rockers Muse, and specifically their third album, 2003’s Absolution.

“This song is nuts,” says Heafy of Declaration. “You can hear a second of the Muse Absolution influence in the middle, but it’s also kind of Emperor IX Equilibrium in the verse.”

Heafy adds that Declaration centres on the idea of compassion and unity. “What I love is that it’s showing the champion of all walks of life that I’ve always been. Being a human being filled with compassion, empathy and humanity, I’ve had friends of all types, all races, all sexualities, all everything. How could you not want your friends or other people to just be able to enjoy life?

“So that’s what this song is about. This is a very violent, angry call for being a champion of all who deserve it.”

In the same interview, Heafy reveals the future Ascendancy song which helped Trivium bag their deal with Roadrunner following the band’s independently released debut album, Ember To Inferno.

“My dad was our manager, and he got an email from [Roadrunner A&R executive] Monte Conner, and he’s like, ‘You guys have the bones of what’s going to be something great with Ember…. You’re not there yet, but you’re close.’

“My dad, with great foresight, was like, ‘OK, he thinks we’re there. You guys go write three songs. We’re going to make a video for it and pay for it all ourselves.’

“So my dad paid for all this stuff, got studio time. We did the work; we wrote the songs and amongst ourselves we picked Like Light To The Flies as the music video. We sent it to Roadrunner and Monte’s like, ‘Oh, OK. You already did that. Yes. We will sign you now.’ They signed us immediately – that song changed my life.”

Read the full interview with Matt Heafy in the brand new issue of Metal Hammer, on sale now. Buy it on newsstands or order it online and have it delivered straight to your door.

A special bundle issue, featuring the new issue of the magazine with a unique cover plus a limited edition T-shirt not available anywhere else in the world, is also exclusively available through the Louder online store – but hurry before they all go.

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Michael Jackson, a visionary artist who reshaped popular music and culture, was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. Growing up as the eighth of ten children in a family passionate about music, Jackson’s journey to superstardom began when he joined his older brothers in the Jackson 5. The group quickly rose to fame in the late 1960s under the guidance of Motown Records, dazzling audiences with hits like “I Want You Back” and “ABC.” Even as a child, Michael’s dynamic stage presence and emotive voice set him apart, foreshadowing the solo career that would later cement his legacy.

The 1970s marked Jackson’s evolution as a solo artist, with albums like Got to Be There and Ben showcasing his ability to balance heartfelt ballads with contemporary pop. His collaboration with Quincy Jones on Off the Wall in 1979 signified a pivotal moment. The album’s infectious tracks, including “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” and “Rock with You,” achieved commercial and critical acclaim, selling millions of copies and winning Jackson his first Grammy. This project not only demonstrated his versatility but also hinted at his future dominance of the global music stage.

In 1982, Jackson released Thriller, a cultural phenomenon that transcended music. The album’s innovative production, combined with iconic tracks like “Billie Jean” and “Beat It,” revolutionized the industry. Its music videos broke new ground, with the short film for “Thriller” becoming a landmark in visual storytelling. Garnering eight Grammy Awards and holding the title of the best-selling album of all time, Thriller solidified Jackson’s reputation as a musical genius and a pop culture juggernaut.

Following the unprecedented success of Thriller, Jackson continued to push boundaries with Bad (1987). With hits such as “Man in the Mirror” and “Smooth Criminal,” the album further showcased his ability to innovate and connect with diverse audiences. Jackson’s elaborate world tours and groundbreaking stage performances, including his signature moonwalk, redefined live entertainment. Albums like Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995) demonstrated his willingness to explore social issues, blending introspection with universal themes of hope and unity.

Throughout his career, Jackson’s influence extended beyond music. He supported numerous charitable causes, including his own Heal the World Foundation, and contributed millions to global humanitarian efforts. His pioneering music videos on MTV, his fashion statements, and his genre-blurring compositions inspired countless artists across generations. Accolades poured in, from Grammy Awards to inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, underscoring his impact as both an entertainer and a cultural icon.

Even as controversies and personal challenges shaped the later years of his life, Jackson’s artistic achievements remained unparalleled. His 2009 death at the age of 50 stunned the world, but his legacy endured through his timeless music and enduring influence. Albums like This Is It, posthumously released, offered glimpses of his creative vision, while his catalog continued to resonate with new audiences.

(A – C)

“2 Bad” – HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995)
“2000 Watts” – Invincible (2001)
“2300 Jackson Street” – 2300 Jackson Street (1989)
“A Brand New Day” – The Wiz (1978)
“A Place with No Name” – Xscape (2014)
“Ain’t No Sunshine” – Got to Be There (1972)
“Al Capone” – Bad 25 (2012)
“All in Your Name” – Standalone Single (2011)
“All the Things You Are” – Music & Me (1973)
“Another Part of Me” – Bad (1987)
“Baby Be Mine” – Thriller (1982)
“Bad” – Bad (1987)
“Be a Lion” – The Wiz (1978)
“Beat It” – Thriller (1982)
“Beautiful Girl” – The Ultimate Collection (2004)
“Behind the Mask” – Michael (2010)
“Ben” – Ben (1972)
“Best of Joy” – Michael (2010)
“Billie Jean” – Thriller (1982)
“Black or White” – Dangerous (1991)
“Blood on the Dance Floor” – Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix (1997)
“Blue Gangsta” – Xscape (2014)
“Break of Dawn” – Invincible (2001)
“Burn This Disco Out” – Off the Wall (1979)
“Butterflies” – Invincible (2001)
“Call on Me” – Farewell My Summer Love (1984)
“Can’t Get Outta the Rain” – B-side of “The Girl Is Mine” (1982)
“Can’t Let Her Get Away” – Dangerous (1991)
“Carousel” – Thriller (Special Edition) (2001)
“Centipede” – Centipede (1984)
“Cheater” – The Ultimate Collection (2004)
“Chicago” – Xscape (2014)
“Childhood” – HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995)
“Cinderella Stay Awhile” – Forever, Michael (1975)
“Come Together” – HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995)
“Cry” – Invincible (2001)

(D – F)

“D.S.” – HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995)
“Dangerous” – Dangerous (1991)
“Dapper-Dan” – Forever, Michael (1975)
“Dear Michael” – Forever, Michael (1975)
“Dirty Diana” – Bad (1987)
“Do You Know Where Your Children Are” – Xscape (2014)
“Doggin’ Around” – Music & Me (1973)
“Don’t Be Messin’ ‘Round” – Bad 25 (2012)
“Don’t Let It Get You Down” – Farewell My Summer Love (1984)
“Don’t Matter to Me” – Scorpion (2018)
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Off the Wall (1979)
“Don’t Walk Away” – Invincible (2001)
“Earth Song” – HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995)
“Ease on Down the Road” – The Wiz (1978)
“Eaten Alive” – Eaten Alive (1985)
“Euphoria” – Music & Me (1973)
“Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” – Ben (1972)
“Fall Again” – The Ultimate Collection (2004)
“Farewell My Summer Love” – Farewell My Summer Love (1984)
“Fly Away” – Bad (Special Edition) (2001)
“For All Time” – Thriller 25 (2008)
“Free” – Bad 25 (2012)

(G – J)

“Get It” – Characters (1987)
“Get on the Floor” – Off the Wall (1979)
“Ghosts” – Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix (1997)
“Girl Don’t Take Your Love from Me” – Got to Be There (1972)
“Girl You’re So Together” – Farewell My Summer Love (1984)
“Girlfriend” – Off the Wall (1979)
“Give In to Me” – Dangerous (1991)
“Gone Too Soon” – Dangerous (1991)
“Got the Hots” – Thriller 25 (Japanese Edition) (2008)
“Got to Be There” – Got to Be There (1972)
“Greatest Show on Earth” – Ben (1972)
“Happy” – Music & Me (1973)
“Heal the World” – Dangerous (1991)
“Heartbreaker” – Invincible (2001)
“Heaven Can Wait” – Invincible (2001)
“Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” – Farewell My Summer Love (1984)
“HIStory” – HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I (1995)
“Hold My Hand” – Michael (2010)
“Hollywood Tonight” – Michael (2010)
“Human Nature” – Thriller (1982)
“I Can’t Help It” – Off the Wall (1979)
“(I Can’t Make It) Another Day” – Michael (2010)
“I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” – Bad (1987)
“(I Like) The Way You Love Me” – Michael (2010)
“I Wanna Be Where You Are” – Got to Be There (1972)
“If’n I Was God” – Looking Back to Yesterday (1986)
“I’ll Come Home to You” – Forever, Michael (1975)
“I’m in Love Again” – Love Lives Forever (1980)
“I’m So Blue” – Bad 25 (2012)
“In Our Small Way” – Got to Be There (1972)
“In the Back” – The Ultimate Collection (2004)
“In the Closet” – Dangerous (1991)
“Invincible” – Invincible (2001)
“Is It Scary” – Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix (1997)
“It’s the Falling in Love” – Off the Wall (1979)
“Jam” – Dangerous (1991)
“Je Ne Veux Pas la Fin de Nous” – Bad 25 (2012)
“Johnny Raven” – Music & Me (1973)
“Just a Little Bit of You” – Forever, Michael (1975)
“Just Friends” – Sometimes Late at Night (1981)
“Just Good Friends” – Bad (1987)

(K – O)

(T )

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ABBA, the Swedish pop sensation, originated in Stockholm in 1972, bringing together the talents of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group’s name is an acronym formed from the first letters of each member’s name. Prior to forming ABBA, each member had established themselves in the Swedish music scene: Fältskog and Lyngstad as solo artists, and Ulvaeus and Andersson as members of successful bands. Their collaboration began with the single “People Need Love” in 1972, marking the inception of their journey as a quartet.

ABBA’s breakthrough came in 1974 when they won the Eurovision Song Contest with “Waterloo,” propelling them to international fame. Over the course of their career, they released nine studio albums: Ring Ring (1973), Waterloo (1974), ABBA (1975), Arrival (1976), ABBA: The Album (1977), Voulez-Vous (1979), Super Trouper (1980), The Visitors (1981), and Voyage (2021). Their discography includes chart-topping singles such as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “The Winner Takes It All,” which have become timeless classics.

Throughout their career, ABBA received numerous accolades. In 1977, they were nominated for the inaugural BRIT Award for Best International Album for Arrival. They were honored with the Dutch Edison Award for The Album in 1978. In 1980, they received a Georgie Award from the American Guild of Variety Artists as the Best Vocal Group of the Year. Their enduring legacy was further cemented with their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

ABBA’s appeal lies in their ability to craft catchy melodies paired with relatable lyrics, transcending language barriers and resonating with audiences worldwide. Their innovative use of studio technology and harmonious vocals set them apart in the pop music landscape. The group’s flamboyant fashion and dynamic stage presence added to their charm, making them icons of the 1970s and early 1980s.

Beyond their musical achievements, the members of ABBA have engaged in various endeavors. Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus collaborated on musicals such as Chess and contributed to the creation of the stage musical Mamma Mia!, which was later adapted into successful films. Anni-Frid Lyngstad pursued a solo career and became involved in environmental causes, while Agnetha Fältskog also released solo albums and participated in charitable activities.

ABBA’s influence extends beyond their active years, with their music experiencing resurgences in popularity through various media. The release of the compilation album ABBA Gold in 1992 introduced their hits to new generations. The success of the Mamma Mia! musical and films further solidified their status in popular culture. In 2021, they surprised fans with the release of Voyage, their first studio album in 40 years, accompanied by a virtual concert residency featuring digital avatars of their younger selves, showcasing their willingness to embrace new technology.

(A – D)

“ABBA Undeleted” – Thank You for the Music (1994)
“Al Andar” – Gracias por la música (1980)
“Andante, Andante” – Super Trouper (1980)
“Andante, Andante” (Spanish Version) – Super Trouper (Latin American and Spanish versions) (1980)
“Angeleyes” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“Another Town, Another Train” – Ring Ring (1973)
“Arrival” – Arrival (1976)
“As Good as New” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“Bang-A-Boomerang” – ABBA (1975)
“Bumblebee” – Voyage (2021)
“Cassandra” – B-side to “The Day Before You Came” (1982)
“Chiquitita” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“Chiquitita” (Spanish Version) – Gracias por la música (1980)
“Conociéndome, conociéndote” – Gracias por la música (1980)
“Crazy World” – B-side to “Money, Money, Money” (1976)
“¡Dame! ¡Dame! ¡Dame!” – Gracias por la música (1980)
“Dance (While the Music Still Goes On)” – Waterloo (1974)
“Dancing Queen” – Arrival (1976)
“The Day Before You Came” – The Singles: The First Ten Years (1982)
“Disillusion” – Ring Ring (1973)
“Does Your Mother Know” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“Don’t Shut Me Down” – Voyage (2021)
“Dream World” – Thank You for the Music (1994)
“Dum Dum Diddle” – Arrival (1976)

(E – H)

“Eagle” – The Album (1977)
“Elaine” – B-side to “The Winner Takes It All” (1980)
“En hälsning till våra parkarrangörer” – Swedish promo single 1972 (1972)
“Estoy Soñando” – Gracias por la música (1980)
“Felicidad” – Super Trouper (Latin American and Spanish versions) (1980)
“Fernando” – Standalone single (1976)
“Fernando” (Spanish Version) – Gracias por la música (1980)
“From a Twinkling Star to a Passing Angel” – The Visitors (Deluxe Edition) (2012)
“Gammal fäbodspalm” (Live) – Live at Wembley Arena (2014)
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“Gonna Sing You My Love Song” – Waterloo (1974)
“Gracias por la música” – Gracias por la música (1980)
“Happy Hawaii” – B-side to “Knowing Me, Knowing You” (1977)
“Happy New Year” – Super Trouper (1980)
“Hasta Mañana” – Waterloo (1974)
“Hasta Mañana” (Spanish Version) – Gracias por la música (1980)
“He Is Your Brother” – Ring Ring (1973)
“Head over Heels” – The Visitors (1981)
“Hey, Hey Helen” – ABBA (1975)
“Hole in Your Soul” – The Album (1977)
“Honey, Honey” – Waterloo (1974)
“Honey, Honey” (Swedish Version) – B-side to “Waterloo” (Swedish Version) (1974)
“Hovas vittne” – Private release promo single (1981)

(I – L)

“I Am Just a Girl” – Ring Ring (1973)
“I Am the City” – More ABBA Gold (1993)
“I Can Be That Woman” – Voyage (2021)
“I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do” – ABBA (1975)
“I Have a Dream” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“I Let the Music Speak” – The Visitors (1981)
“I Saw It in the Mirror” – Ring Ring (1973)
“I Wonder (Departure)” – The Album (1977)
“If It Wasn’t for the Nights” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“I’m a Marionette” – The Album (1977)
“I’m Still Alive” (Live) – Live at Wembley Arena (2014)
“Intermezzo No. 1” (Instrumental) – ABBA (1975)
“I Still Have Faith in You” – Voyage (2021)
“I’ve Been Waiting for You” – ABBA (1975)
“Just a Notion” – Voyage (2021)
“Keep an Eye on Dan” – Voyage (2021)
“The King Has Lost His Crown” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“King Kong Song” – Waterloo (1974)
“Kisses of Fire” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“Knowing Me, Knowing You” – Arrival (1976)
“La reina del baile” (also titled “Reina Danzante”) – Gracias por la música (1980)
“Lay All Your Love on Me” – Super Trouper (1980)
“Like an Angel Passing Through My Room” – The Visitors (1981)
“Little Things” – Voyage (2021)
“Love Isn’t Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)” – Ring Ring (1973)
“Lovelight” – B-side to “Chiquitita” (1979)
“Lovers (Live a Little Longer)” – Voulez-Vous (1979)

(M – R)

“Mamma Mia” – ABBA (1975)
“Mamma Mía” (Spanish Version) – Gracias por la música (1980)
“Man in the Middle” – ABBA (1975)
“Me and Bobby and Bobby’s Brother” – Ring Ring (1973)
“Me and I” – Super Trouper (1980)
“Medley: Pick a Bale of Cotton / On Top of Old Smokey / Midnight Special” – Stars im Zeichen eines guten Sterns (1975)
“Money, Money, Money” – Arrival (1976)
“Move On” – The Album (1977)
“My Love, My Life” – Arrival (1976)
“My Mama Said” – Waterloo (1974)
“The Name of the Game” – The Album (1977)
“Nina, Pretty Ballerina” – Ring Ring (1973)
“No Doubt About It” – Voyage (2021)
“No hay a quien culpar” – The Visitors (Latin American and Spanish versions) (1981)
“Ode to Freedom” – Voyage (2021)
“On and On and On” – Super Trouper (1980)
“One Man, One Woman” – The Album (1977)
“One of Us” – The Visitors (1981)
“Our Last Summer” – Super Trouper (1980)
“People Need Love” – “People Need Love” standalone single (1972)
“The Piper” – Super Trouper (1980)
“Put on Your White Sombrero” – Thank You for the Music (1994)
“Ring Ring” – Ring Ring (1973)
“Ring Ring (Bara du slog en signal)” – Ring Ring (Scandinavian versions) (1973)
“Ring Ring” (German Version) – “Ring Ring” German single (1973)
“Ring Ring” (Spanish Version) – ABBA Más Oro: Más ABBA Exitos (1993)
“Ring Ring” (Swedish/Spanish/German Medley) – Thank You for the Music (1994)
“Rock Me” – ABBA (1975)
“Rock ‘N’ Roll Band” – Ring Ring (1973)

(S – Z)

“Santa Rosa” – B-side to He Is Your Brother (1972)
“Se me está escapando” – The Visitors (Latin American and Spanish versions) (1981)
“She’s My Kind of Girl” – Ring Ring (International versions) (1973)
“Should I Laugh or Cry” – B-side to One of Us (1981)
“Sitting in the Palmtree” – Waterloo (1974)
“Slipping Through My Fingers” – The Visitors (1981)
“So Long” – ABBA (1975)
“Soldiers” – The Visitors (1981)
“SOS” – ABBA (1975)
“Summer Night City” – Summer Night City standalone single (1978)
“Super Trouper” – Super Trouper (1980)
“Suzy-Hang-Around” – Waterloo (1974)
“Sång till Görel” – Sång till Görel private release promo single (1979)
“Take a Chance on Me” – The Album (1977)
“Thank You for the Music” – The Album (1977)
“Thank You for the Music” (Doris Day Version) – Thank You for the Music (1994)
“That’s Me” – Arrival (1976)
“Tivedshambo” (Instrumental) – B-side to Hovas vittne private release promo single (1981)
“Tiger” – Arrival (1976)
“Tropical Loveland” – ABBA (1975)
“Two For the Price of One” – The Visitors (1981)
“Under Attack” – The Singles: The First Ten Years (1982)
“The Visitors” – The Visitors (1981)
“Voulez-Vous” – Voulez-Vous (1979)
“Watch Out” – Waterloo (1974)
“Waterloo” – Waterloo (1974)
“Waterloo” (French Version) – Waterloo French single (1974)
“Waterloo” (French/Swedish Medley) – Thank You for the Music (1994)
“Waterloo” (German Version) – Waterloo West German single (1974)
“Waterloo” (Swedish Version) – Waterloo Swedish single (1974)
“The Way Old Friends Do” (Live) – Super Trouper (1980)
“Wer im Wartesaal der Liebe steht” – B-side to Ring Ring German single (1973)
“The Winner Takes It All” – Super Trouper (1980)
“What About Livingstone?” – Waterloo (1974)
“When All is Said and Done” – The Visitors (1981)
“When I Kissed the Teacher” – Arrival (1976)
“When You Danced with Me” – Voyage (2021)
“Why Did It Have to Be Me?” – Arrival (1976)
“You Owe Me One” – B-side to Under Attack (1982)
“Åh, vilka tider” – B-side to Ring Ring (Bara du slog en signal) (1973)

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Jorge Botas at Metal Global caught up with formere Nightwish bassist / vocalist Marko Hietala to discuss his forthcoming solo album, as well as his health and his decision to leave Nightwish in January 2021. Check out the interview below.

Hietala has gone on record numerous times saying that suffereing from depression and anxiety played a major role in his decision to leave Nightwish, and in his discussion with Botas he reveals it was ADHD (attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder) related.

Hietala: “It’s that feeling of difference that you do not match the other people’s capabilities of handling their daily tasks or whatever. And I was just always lost; everything was a mess and all that. And what do you know? There it is, the ADHD. It makes you, as a social creature, a tribal creature, that kind of a thing, the social isolation, it’s a slow way to death. We know that loneliness is a killer. Well, yeah, but I kind of learned to deal with it ever since I was a kid, but it doesn’t really make it necessarily easier. It had its consequences, and I was like that: ‘Nothing I ever do will make anything any better. Everything is grey and worthless, and I am too.’ That was the thing that had been growing on me. So, when this ADHD thing came up, then I read about it, went to the neuropsychological test and all that, and yep, I got it.”

 “It’s a relief to know that there are things in your history and in yourself that you just cannot help. That’s what you are. So a lot of kind of guilt about things that were left undone or unsaid, or went went straight to hell from the things you did and said, suddenly you find out that, okay, actually, no matter how much you wish you would have acted differently, you couldn’t, with the knowledge you had that time. And you can forgive yourself for the shit. Then again, you can also forgive quite a lot of other people for not understanding. So, yeah, it’s a relief. You get a load off your chest.”

Accompanying the release of Marko Hietala’s new single “Rebel Of The North” is a unique and visually striking music video. Filmed against the breathtaking backdrop of a picturesque Spanish village, the video captures the band’s electrifying performance, seamlessly blended with the song’s bold and inspiring lyrics. The stunning contrast between the rugged rock sound and the tranquil Mediterranean setting makes this release a feast for the senses.

Marko Hietala comments: “This one is a rocker. The main riff will put you into the Nordics with a slam. And the story is about reimagining, reinventing, and then gathering yourself into a better new being. We should never take ourselves for granted. It leads to becoming jaded and boring. Your inner kid wants to learn and apply anything and everything. Just don’t get in the way of yourself.”

Listen to “Rebel Of The North” here, and watch the video below:

To mark the new album release, Marko Hietala will embark with his band on an album release tour across Finland. Dates below:

February
7 – Lahti, Finland – Finlandia Klubi
8 – Kuopio, Finland – Sawohouse Underground
12 – Helsinki, Finland – Tavastia
13 – Savonlinna, Finland – House Of Olaf
14 – Tampere, Finland – Olympia-kortteli
15 – Turku, Finland – Logomo

Roses From The Deep will be released in following formats:

– CD Jewelcase
– 2 LP gatefold, oxblood red

Pre-order here.

CD tracklisting:

“Frankenstein’s Wife”
“Left On Mars”
“Proud Whore”
“Two Soldiers”
“Dragon Must Die”
“The Devil You Know”
“Rebel Of The North”
“Impatient Zero”
“Tammikuu”
“Roses From The Deep”

LP tracklisting:

“Frankenstein’s Wife”
“Left On Mars”
“Proud Whore”
“Two Soldiers”
“Dragon Must Die”
“The Devil You Know”
“Rebel Of The North”
“Impatient Zero”
“Tammikuu”
“Roses From The Deep”
“Impatient Zero” (Edit)
“Frankenstein’s Wife” (Live at Utrecht 2024)
“Left On Mars” (Live at Utrecht 2024)

“Impatient Zero” video:

“Frankenstein’s Wife” video:

“Left On Mars” video:

Lineup:

Marko Hietala – Bass, Vocals
Tuomas Wäinölä – Guitar
Vili Ollila / Bob Engstrand – Keyboards
Anssi Nykänen – Drums