Serebro rehearsal in Helsinki 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Switzerland launches 2008 campaign
esctoday.com reports:
Switzerland have become the second country to formally begin their search for their entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, to be held in Belgrade, Serbia.
Once again the Swiss selection is open to singers and bands of all nationalities, with the rule that they must have released a CD in the past, and be able to provide evidence of its placing in a national chart.
Interested artists should also send a photo, a DVD video clip, a list of live singing performances on television, and a guarantee to be in Belgrade during Eurovision week.
It seems very likely that the Swiss broadcasters will once again select their representative internally. Read more...
Lordi at Ozzfest
Saturday's Ozzfest at Hyundai Pavilion is likely to attract a big audience of metal fans who got free tickets over the Internet, but there will be fewer big name bands on stage.
The up-and-comers are ready to do whatever it takes to climb to the top of the metal heap. And none are more serious this year than Lordi.
The Finnish band has become hugely popular in Europe thanks to a bombastic stage show, elaborate monster makeup and, in no small part, an old-school metal that's accessible and hook-rich.
"We are not Satanists," said Amen, just a tinge of irritation in his voice. "People who do not understand horror movies, do not understand Kiss or Alice Cooper, won't understand us. What can I say about those kind of people? I don't even have words for them."
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source and photo: The Press Enterprise