Chaoszine
Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
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Nightwish drummer Kai Hahto has reflected on the difficult touring conditions he experienced before joining the symphonic metal giants. In a Chaoszine interview, he recalled spending weeks on the road in cramped vans, without the facilities now available to him. On one North American run, Hahto was filling in on drums and shared a van...
Drummer Kai Hahto, known for his work with Nightwish, Wintersun and Auri, has spoken about the importance of music in his personal life and the experience of performing alongside his son Jonathan. During a Chaoszine video interview, Hahto explained that he hopes his children find pursuits that truly matter to them. One of his sons...
Lauren Hart did not initially know she was being considered for the lead-vocalist position in Arch Enemy when she was asked to record a cover of one of the band’s songs. Former frontwoman and current manager Angela Gossow has now described the unusual recruitment process in a new episode of Knotfest’s She’s With The Band...
Nightwish drummer Kai Hahto has shared new details about the band’s next album in an interview with Chaoszine. According to Hahto, songwriter Tuomas Holopainen told him that the upcoming record would contain no ballads. “At least Tuomas said to me that Kai, there’s not going to be any ballads on the next album. I have...
Floor Jansen has released the official music video for “Everything Is Moving On”, the third single from her forthcoming solo album “Hytress”. The record is scheduled for January 15, 2027, through REVAMP Music and Warner Music. The track addresses change, the passing of time and the choice to act on what matters in the present...
There are many musicians who have played in many bands but didn’t leave behind a strong musical identity as their legacy. Kai Hahto is the exact opposite: considered for many as one of the best drummers in metal, the Finnish artist has undoubtedly left his mark on every group he has been a part of,...
Dutch vocalist Floor Jansen has issued a new video message expressing gratitude to her supporters. This communication follows her announcement of her departure from the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. Her tenure with the band lasted for fourteen years. A little personal message to thank you for the warmth I received. After the news that...
Lamb of God have shared an official live performance video for “Blunt Force Blues”, filmed at Bloodstock Open Air in the United Kingdom on August 7, 2026. The track originally arrived as a single in February and appears on the band’s 2026 album “Into Oblivion”. The new professional footage captures the Richmond, Virginia metal band’s...
