#lany world tour

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[solidburnreturned]

some updated oc refs I’ve been working on in my spare time (: 

[simsbyjo]

I had the best night last night as I watched LANY! 😭🥹😭

[theforbiddeneden]

SLEEP TOKEN SPEECHES, INTERLUDES, INTERVIEWS, MAGAZINES, ART & LORE (FANMADE)

LORE OF SLEEP TOKEN (FAN MADE):

PART I - SUNDOWING SIGILS - SLEEP TOKEN LORE - FAN MADE - ENG TRANSLATED TO PTBR

PART II - SUNDOWING SIGILS - SLEEP TOKEN LORE - FAN MADE - ENG TRANSLATED TO PTBR

INTERVIEWS:

Who and what the hell are Sleep Token? / Qual é a história por trás do Sleep Token?

An Offering From Drumeo | Sleep Token II

HQ:

[HQ] Sleep Token: Teeth of God 2024

MAGAZINES:

Kerrang Magazine 01/08/2018

Metal Hammer Magazine December 2023 Enter The World Of Sleep Token - Revista Metal Hammer Dezembro 2023 Entre no mundo do Sleep Token

Metal Hammer issue 388 May 2024 The 100 Songs that Changed the World

EDITORIAL SLEEP TOKEN PICTURES FOR MAGAZINES by ANDY FORD

INTERLUDES:

NORTH AMERICAN RITUALS TOUR (30/09/2023): INTERLÚDIOS

NORTH AMERICAN RITUALS TOUR (30/09/2023): INTERLÚDIOS -PART I

NORTH AMERICAN RITUALS TOUR (30/09/2023): INTERLÚDIOS -PART II

TEETH OF GOD US TOUR(30/04/2024): INTERLÚDIOS

SPEECHES:

FROM THE ROOM BELOW - LAFAYETTE - SLEEP TOKEN - 29/04/2022

SHORT VIDEOS:

THIS PLACE WILL BECOME YOUR TOMB - PREVIEWS

THE TEETH OF GOD TOUR 2024

Sleep Token - Short Videos - THE TEETH OF GOD TOUR

EUROPEAN TOUR 2024

SHOW FLYERS:

SLEEP TOKEN - FLYERS SHOWS

COINS LIMITED EDITIONS:

SLEEP TOKEN COINS - LIMITED EDITION

MASK EVOLUTION:

SLEEP TOKEN - MASKS

SLEEP TOKEN II, III & IV MASK BY LANI MASK

ARTS:

Take Me Back To Eden I BY LUKE PREECE

Take Me Back To Eden II BY LUKE PREECE

Snake Vessel by Alex Tillbrook

German Teeth of God Tour by Alex Tillbrook

Sleep Token Art by NEMESIS

SLEEP TOKEN T-SHIRT & HOODIES DESIGNS BY MARC HOLT

SLEEP TOKEN T-SHIRT & HOODIES DESIGNS BY CHRIS HARDY

SLEEP TOKEN T-SHIRT & HOODIES DESIGNS BY RACHEL

IMPERICON - SLEEP TOKEN - EUROPEAN TOUR 2024 - EVENT EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE

SLEEP TOKEN STATUE(ACTION FIGURE):

SLEEP TOKEN VESSEL LIMITED EDITION STATUE BY KNUCKLEBONZ

ALBUM COVER & LYRICS:

TAKE ME BACK TO EDEN

THIS PLACE WILL BECOME YOUR TOMB

SUNDOWNING

TWO

ONE

SINGLES - Hey Ya, Jaws, Is it Really You?

ALL ALBUM COVERS

ALPHABET:

Take Me Back To Eden - Alphabet symbols deciphered

RANDOM:

THE RESEMBLANCE OF TMBTE GOD AND THANATOS THE GOD OF DEATH/A SEMELHANÇA ENTRE O DEUS DE TMBTE E THANATOS O DEUS DA MORTE

Analysis of “Atlantic” by Sleep Token / Análise de “Atlantic” por Sleep Token

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EDGEWAVE 2024

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!

When I tell you, I literally squealed when I saw the prompt?? It only meant one thing: I get to go back into my COTTAGECORE EVERMORE save! I won’t lie - I was a little scared; they’ve been in stasis for a looong time. But it wasn’t too bad - a tweak here, a tweak there, and we were good.

(In my head:) Since they’ve been gone, Izzy Evermore, her girlfriend Vivian Horne, her brother Bugg and their friend Lanie’s band EVERHORNE have been touring the worlds. The moment they got word, they headed back for @aniraklova ‘s EDGEFEST!

✏️ But you know me and my hyperfixation - once I saw them again, I went down the rabbit hole. So, I’ll have a pre-show post that will go up on 6/26 (“A”? Like, one? (no - have you met me ?? lol) Who knows (I do - it’s more than one)? Just be on the lookout on the 26th. 🙃🤘🏾)

( DESTINATION will be paused for this special event - back on the 28th )

[rhapsodynew]

#Did you know that this is a cover?📌

"But we all often glorify the former, not knowing that we glorify only the latter..."

Agree, it's a bit insulting if you were the first to perform (or even worse, write and perform) some kind of song, and all the laurels and national love were collected by someone else's cover, which, in addition, many perceive as the original.

«Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon»

Neil Diamond The Bang Years 1966-1968

Needless to say, the soundtrack to the movie "Pulp Fiction" (1994) is almost all good. But there is also a favorite here - the charming song "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" performed by the band URGE OVERKILL. The one that Uma Thurman's character dances to before sniffing the wrong powder.

Knowing the love of director Quentin Tarantin for the "old" music of the 1950s and 70s, it is not surprising that the song turned out to be old - albeit in a new performance. It was written and released as a single back in 1967 by American singer Neil Diamond. And, although the song was already in the TOP 10 at that time, over the years it had been forgotten.

«Hallelujah»

The song "Hallelujah", which has already tired the listener with countless covers, actually went to its glory for a very long time. The original 1984, recorded by the author of the song - Leonard Cohen - almost no one noticed.

In 1994, "Hallelujah" was recorded by Jeff Buckley on his album Grace. He abandoned the rich arrangement and performed the song simply with an acoustic guitar. As it turned out, it is this kind of performance that will really touch the audience. But the young man will not live to see this moment. After all, at first his album was not selling well, and in 1997 Buckley drowned in the river. Only 10 years later, "Hallelujah" was re-released as a single, the single became "platinum", after which there was no end of those who wanted to sing the song.

«White Dove»

On the collections of ballads by the German band SCORPIONS, released since 1994, you can find a composition called "White Dove" ("White Dove"), dedicated, as it is not difficult to guess, to "world peace". Many rock music fans of the older generation know perfectly well where the legs of this beautiful song "grow from." But the younger ones may need to be enlightened...

To do this, we need to go back 25 years to the time of the existence of the Eastern European socialist bloc, which included Hungary. It was in Hungary that one of the most famous rock bands of the socialist camp, called OMEGA, appeared.

The career of Magyar rockers began quite successfully. In 1968, they were noticed by British manager John Martin and invited to tour the Foggy Albion. OMEGA's debut album was also released there under the characteristic name "Omega Red Star from Hungary" — "OMEGA — red star from Hungary" (at home the record was called differently "Trombitas Fredi es a rettenetes emberek").

The group wanted to record a second album in Britain, but the Hungarian leadership did not visit OMEGA to the capitalists They liked it, and they were banned from traveling to Britain. But in vain. It was the 1969 record, "10000 lepes" ("10000 steps"), that the band released very successfully.

It was on it that OMEGA's biggest hit "Gyongyhaju Lany" ("Girl's Hair") was recorded — a beautiful ballad with a fashionable psychedelic tinge and a piercing anthemic chorus that could be sung along with the audience. In the spirit of the times, there was also a romantic and mystical text about a mysterious beauty with pearl hair, instilling light and hope into people's souls.

In 1970, "Gyongyhaju Lany" was released as a single and topped the Hungarian charts for 60 weeks.

Feeling the great potential of the song, the band recorded two more versions called "Pearls in her Hair": English ("Pearls in her hair") and German ("Perlen im Haar").

to be continued....

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Operation Go Missing is officially in full effect. The fam has finally reached their next and longest stop on the vacation world tour- the beautiful island of Lani St. Taz in Sulani. Don't forget you all signed NDAs when you started this story 😉.

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Thank you @trumpets0ng for their new home. It's beyond gorgeous!! I heard B & Q whispering about firing LB lol. Hope you're hiring 🤣

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@godsworth sent 📸 for 4 pictures xander took of kailani.

photo #1: late night gas station run. if they’re gonna be caught out in public, it’s gonna be at 3am when most of the world is asleep. they smoked too much weed and had a terrible case of the munchies, so he offered to buy her whatever she wanted. what a gent. photo #2: after another evening of fooling around in the sheets. she stole his jacket this time and refused to give it back, but he wasn’t mad about it. liked the idea of her in his clothes, especially when she’s not wearing anything underneath. his self-control was nonexistent. had her pinned to the mattress within 0.3 seconds. photo #3: showed up to one of the band’s tour dates to support. thalia thought he was there for her and he���d let her believe that, but all he could think about was getting a minute alone with lani. ran around new york, paparazzi shots of them circulating on the internet. they got into it. the same argument they always have, but he managed to snap a quick shot of her because even when she’s pissed at him, she’s cute as hell. photo #4: sitting in during one of her solo studio sessions. loves watching her do her thing and admire from afar. they shared some notes, and without intending to, ended up working on a song together. not that they would ever be able to release it, but even the producer could feel the tension brewing between them.

[sillybiscuitshepherdskeleton]

soft asks, answered

What song makes you feel better?

Lany, anything 4 u (instant relief) 

Loml (late hyperfixation, to sleep, mostly)

2. What is your go to comfort show?

My most recent, fellow travelers (starring jonathan bailey and matt bomer), 2023 (dec) 

3. Reading or writing? Why?

Reading. Cuz i tried writing and i suck, so i mostly enjoy others’ writing instead of making my own.

4. Whats your favorite feeling?

Finding a good comfort fic, or song to hyperfixate to.

5. How do you like to take care of yourself?

Making a thread / compass / direction to my go to fics (so when im in danger, like i need instant relief, its there)

6. What’s your favorite candle scent?

soft jasmine

7. Who do you feel most like yourself around?

My mom. I’d like to say friends or smth, but ngl i find myself being myself with my mom. 

8. Whats a fabric/texture that’s nostalgic for you?

Flannel. It reminds me of a chilly air.

9. Best childhood moment?

I got my first electronic device, a cd player so i can listen to my own music. I was about 8/9 years old. 

10. When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried? (or just felt really good afterwards)

I forgot what it was, but it was with mom, laughing about something we both found funny. 

11. Do you have a comfort item? Tell us about it!

My bts knocked off wings tour jacket, my first ever merchandise purchase, so i opted for a good knocked off one, cuz i didnt know where to purchase the original one. Now i do have official merchandises (keychains and plushies), i still found myself going to this first knocked off jacket. 

12. What calms you down?

Music. Its both my haven and runaway place i had for years now. 

13. Bath or shower to relax?

Shower. I dont have a bath, so i grew fond of hot showers.

14. Whats something upcoming that you’re excited for?

Doctor odyssey new episodes (or seasons!) 

15. Comfort food?

Poke gunkan & steamed egg at my fav sushi restaurant

16. What’s something you want to create soon?

An updated directory of my ao3 bookmarks 

17. How do you feel best loved?

Being accompanied at meal times 

18. What age in life do you think you’ll feel most yourself at?

I was 18 when i thought everything was wonderful and i was on top of the world. Then i realized i had some emotional baggage even then that i need to work thru, so ive been spending the last 5? 6? Years working thru it (and accepting that maybe ive been scarred for life, but thats okay cause i can still function) 

19. Have you ever written or received a love letter?

I have written, in form of poetry. Anonymous, never sent. But ive made some. For the same guy, lol. I have received also, from a different guy. It was sweet. 

20. Tell us about a memory you hold close to your heart.

I hug my first love goodbye. I know we arent meant to be, but im glad for what it was. 

21. Tea, Coffee, or hot cocoa?

Black tea, latte, and peppermint mocha. 

22. Name of your favorite playlist?

In love (part 2), playlist made by me, for wedding purposes. (songs i dreamed to be played in my wedding) 

23. Have you ever received flowers?

No, but i did receive chocolate for valentines.

24. Who is your bestfriend?

Someone i met in middle school, we reunited in college, i’d say she’s my best friend. Or a good friend. 

25. If your soul was a color, what would it be? 

Scarlet maroon. 

26. If you could live anywhere with anyone you want, where would it be and who would you bring?

Australia, with my cousin. She live there now, and i had spent a holiday there as well, lovely place. 

27. Do you like to garden? Have you ever grown something?

No, but i love the smell of grass after rain. I grow attached to things, so im unlikely ever try to grow something, it’d break me to see it dies. 

28. What are you proudest of?

That i endure some past scar, and i am alive today enjoying music, tv shows, tumblr, and films. 

29. Are you a kind person?

I try. I have accepted that maybe i was also unkind, no matter how i try. 

30. What do your hobbies look like?

I like to read. And i intend to keep it a hobby. (i hate monetize what i like, and if i can, i’d like to stay away from it) 

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LANY rajin abadikan momen dengan fans dan sukses gelar 2 hari tour

 Lany, grup band asal Los Angeles, Amerika Serikat, sukses menghibur penonton di konsernya "LANY a beautiful Blur: World Tour Asia 2024" selama dua hari 9-10 Oktober di Beach City International Stadium, Ancol, Jakarta. LANY selalu mengabadikan momen dengan penggemar selama konsernya. (Setyanka Harviana Putri/Satrio Giri Marwanto/Farah Khadija)

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐧𝐲𝐚 : Klik disini

[isaiah-benjamin]

Get To Know: Benjamin.

My musical tastes run the gamut from the captivating K-pop sounds of aespa, NCT, RIIZE, and ENHYPEN to the soulful vibes of NIKI, LANY, LAUV, and the incomparable Taylor Swift. On the small screen, I'm utterly enthralled by the gritty realism of 'Pyramid Game,' the heartwarming narrative of 'Moving,' and the profound exploration of happiness itself. When it comes to epic journeys, few can rival the magical world of Harry Potter, the mind-bending 'Stranger Things,' or the quirky brilliance of 'Umbrella Academy.' And for those seeking a cinematic masterpiece, 'August Rush' is a tour de force.

Gastronomically speaking, my palate gravitates toward the crispy perfection of katsu, the rich flavors of curry, the succulent tenderness of chicken, and any dish that packs a delightfully fiery punch. In the realm of gaming, the cerebral challenges of Plato and the adrenaline-fueled battles of Mobile Legends are my sanctuaries.

That said, life isn't without its petite aversions. Ghosting without a whisper of explanation? Dreadfully uncouth. Judgmental souls who fail to appreciate the depths of others? A tragic close-mindedness. And let's not overlook my personal bête noire – vegetables. A refined individual must have standards, after all.

[curatedglobaltravel]

Why Hawaii is the Ultimate Spring Break Haven for Adults

INTO YOUR ELEMENT

FOUR REASONS WHY HAWAII IS THE PERFECT ADULT SPRING BREAK DESTINATION

If spring is nature's celebration of life, then Hawaii is earth's greatest luau. There are few places on this planet that the four elements — air, fire, water, and earth — are on such spectacular display. Spring is our annual reminder that the natural world always finds the perfect balance, and after the last year, you're likely feeling ready to get back into your element. My recommendation? A well-deserved Hawaiian spring break to make your aloha spirit soar. Travel is for the young at heart, and below are four elemental reasons why you should consider a grown-up spring break escape to Hawaii. This adventure is easier than you may think: simply get in touch with me and get pre-tested before you fly (a requirement of all travelers to Hawaii). You deserve unparalleled travel experiences, and I look forward to helping you travel safely and exceptionally to your island of choice when you're ready.

THE ELEMENT OF AIR

CHARTER A HELICOPTER TO EXPERIENCE KAUAI FROM SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS

Hawaii exists for endless exploration, and when you climb aboard a chartered helicopter, your access is granted to go just about anywhere you desire. With spectacular coastlines and amazing green, black, and white sand beaches, stunning valleys, dramatic volcanoes, and so much more — you certainly have options. You won't be disappointed seeing any island from a bird's eye view, but Kauai by helicopter is not to be missed. Your jaw will drop at your first sight of the Garden Isle's Nā Pali Coast and the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" at Waimea. Consider indulging in an exclusive remote landing to treat yourself to a gourmet picnic overlooking lush, tropical valleys and waterfalls. Where to stay on Kauai:  Treat yourself to a 5-star bungalow, cottage or villa at The Lodge at Kukui’ula. Kauai's quarantine requirement is anticipated to lift by early April, meaning now is the perfect time to get in touch to plan your upcoming island adventure.

THE ELEMENT OF FIRE

DISCOVER HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK ON THE BIG ISLAND

It's remarkable how climatically diverse The Big Island is — from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests and staggering sea cliffs — and then there's Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano. This is an island you have to see to believe.  Hawaii has literally emerged from the ocean, and we have millions of years of volcanic activity to thank for its creation. A visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is practically a mandatory experience -— and with the current ongoing eruption of Kīlauea Volcano creating a growing lava lake, now is an exhilarating time to visit! One way to get up close (but not too close!) is on a guided hike. You can also experience a private boat tour where you'll marvel as molten lava cascades into the ocean like a fiery waterfall. Where to stay on the Big Island:  Experience aloha at the newly opened Mauna Lani, an Auberge Resort. (Bonus: it's Sharecare VERIFIED™). Receive privileged access to complimentary upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, daily breakfast for two, $100 spa credit, wifi, and more.

THE ELEMENT OF WATER

GO WITH THE EBB & FLOW ON MAUI

Like the tide gently enticing the waves back into the ocean, you won't be able to resist the draw of Maui. With its cobalt blue waters and breathtaking beaches, Maui is picture-perfect, yet photos never seem to do it enough justice.  Spend a leisurely day splitting your time between swimming in the resort's infinity pool and dipping into the warm ocean waters. Snorkel or scuba dive with sea turtles and spinner dolphins amongst gorgeous reefs in the crystal clear waters of nearby Molokini. Spy humpback whales breaching the surface during their annual migration (November - May), or take in the heavenly island views on a ferry trip to Lanai. Drive the winding and super scenic coastal Road to Hana. And don't mind the occasional rain showers — in Maui, it's safe to assume a vibrant rainbow will greet you around every breathtaking bend in the road. Where to stay on Maui:  Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort is situated on Maui's premier southwestern coastline along Mokapu Beach. Private perks include complimentary upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, daily breakfast for two, $100 spa credit, wifi, and more.

THE ELEMENT OF EARTH

GET GROUNDED ON LANAI

Mother Nature puts on quite a show on the secluded Hawaiian island of Lanai. With 90,000 acres of pristine beauty to explore, consider horseback riding along peaceful trails, off-roading to remote beaches, and marveling at the island's otherworldly rock formations. A surprise to many, you're more likely to find pine forests in Lanai than white sand beaches dotted with palm trees. Drier than its neighboring islands, Lanai's landscapes are strikingly beautiful and rooted in mystery. Where to stay on Lanai: Indulge at Sensei Lanai, a Four Seasons Resort. This luxurious wellness enclave is set amongst lush gardens and impeccable sculptural art. The opportunities for reconnection are endless, and you'll be pampered with private perks including complimentary round-trip airfare from Honolulu on Lanai Air, upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, daily breakfast for two, $100 spa credit, wifi, and more.

CONTACT US NOW TO BOOK YOUR NEXT GETAWAY

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ꜰᴏʀᴅ ᴀɴᴅᴇʀꜱᴏɴꜱ ᴅɪꜱᴄᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ

ᵀʰᵉ ᴴᵒᵗ ˢˡⁱᶜᵉ || ᴬ ᴹᵉᵐᵇᵉʳ ²⁰¹⁴ ⁻ ²⁰¹⁸

Meet The Hot Slice's - 2014

Wake Up - 2015

Night & Day - 2017

Cherry Blossom - 2018

Fᵒʳᵈ ᴬⁿᵈᵉʳˢᵒⁿ || ˢᵒˡᵒ ˢⁱⁿᶜᵉ ²⁰¹⁸

I met you when I was 18 -2018

FORD (LANY) - 2019

mama's boy - 2020

~ how i'm feeling ~ - 2021

GG BB XX ( EP ) - 2021

all 4 nothing - 2022

malibu nights ( single ) - 2023

ᵀᵒᵘʳˢ ⁻ ²⁰¹⁴ ᵗᵒ ᴾʳᵉˢᵉⁿᵗ

Meet The Hot Slice's Tour ( 2014-2015 )

Wake Up European Fan-Fest Tour ( 2015 )

Wake Up World Tour ( 2016 )

Middle of the Night Tour ( 2017 )

Night & Day: Up Close and Personal Tour ( 2017 )

Four Corners Tour ( 2018 - Ford Anderson leaves The Hot Slice's Mid-Tour. )

The Make Out Tour ( 2019 )

FORD World Tour ( 2020–2021 )

gg bb xx Tour ( 2021 )

Summer Forever Tour ( 2022 - 2023 )

A November to Remember ( European Personal Tour ) ( 2023 )

a beautiful blur: the world tour ( Coming 2024 )

voice claim's: the vxmps, lauuv & lxny.

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LANY REGRESA A LA ARGENTINA EN EL MARCO DE SU GIRA MUNDIAL BEAUTIFUL BLUR

La banda de pop rock LANY, liderada por Paul Jason Klein, anuncia su esperado regreso a la Argentina en el marco de la gira mundial "A beautiful blur" el día 11 de mayo de 2024 en el C Complejo Art Media.

Su quinto álbum de estudio, "A beautiful blur" incluye los exitosos singles "Love At First Fight", "Alonica", "XXL" y "Home Is Where The Hurt Is" que cuentan con millones de reproducciones en Spotify y Youtube. El primer sencillo, “Love At First Fight” recibió grandes comentarios por parte de la crítica especializada, como People que habló con Paul en profundidad sobre la canción y exclamó: "El último sencillo de la banda, 'Love at First Fight', aborda las inseguridades que afectan una nueva relación cuando las cosas salen mal por primera vez". UPROXX señaló: "La relación inquebrantable de LANY con sus fanáticos se basa en su enfoque valiente y completo de las canciones de amor".

Después del éxito de la gira "First The Moon, Then The Stars: A Tour Before A World Tour" que abarcó Asia, LANY se embarca en la primera etapa de su nueva gira mundial "a beautiful blur" a finales de octubre que los llevará a recorrer diferentes países de Europa y Reino Unido donde realizarán gran cantidad de presentaciones que ya se encuentran prácticamente agotadas. 

LANY ha logrado silenciosamente un lugar dentro de los artistas más destacados, convirtiéndose en una de las bandas de rock alternativo más impredecibles e innegables de esta era. Acumulando miles de millones de reproducciones, agotando legendarios estadios y recibiendo un amplio reconocimiento de la crítica, el grupo de Los Ángeles, certificado como platino, ofrece consistentemente himnos que llegan a lo más alto, fundamentados en una composición de canciones impecables y la personalidad sobredimensionada del enigmático líder y compositor, Paul Jason Klein.

Hasta ahora, han obtenido cuatro sencillos de oro: "Malibu Nights", "Super Far", "I Quit Drinking" (con Kelsea Ballerini) y "Mean It" (con Lauv), además de lograr el estatus de platino con "ILYSB". Nominados a "Mejor Gira Pop" por Pollstar, su enérgico e hipnotizante espectáculo en vivo continúa cautivando a los fanáticos en múltiples continentes como un gran atractivo a nivel mundial.

La Gira Mundial de LANY 2021/2022 llegó a 17 países, destacándose por agotar localidades en todas partes. 2023 marca el próximo capítulo de la banda con el lanzamiento de su tan esperado quinto álbum y el inicio de su gira mundial. En 2024, el tour continúa y LANY realizará más de 30 conciertos entre febrero y abril por Estados Unidos y Canadá antes de presentarse en nuestro país.

Las entradas estarán a la venta a partir del viernes 10 de noviembre a las 10 am exclusivamente en www.passline.com.

[blogger360ncislarules]

Chris Jericho is showing off a softer side to his acting skills as a loving family man in the new UPtv movie Country Hearts. The All Elite Wrestling star plays a rocker called Bones who gives up life on the road to spend more time at home and run a horse breeding business.

In the flick his daughters Tori (Lanie McAuley) and June (Katerina Maria) are torn between following their mom Darlene (Michelle Nolden) into the world of country music or helping dad with his new business venture. The movie debuts October 22, followed by a second film called Country Hearts Christmas which premieres on UPtv on November 19.

The role isn’t too far away from real life for wrestler Jericho, who is also the lead singer of the heavy metal band Fozzy. Here, he tells us what it was like stepping into a more wholesome role.

You’ve done movies and TV before, but Country Hearts feels like a departure for you. How did the role come about? 

Chris Jericho: The one thing about acting and Hollywood is it comes in waves. I never really had the breakout role, but I’ve always had good ones. I think in the past couple of years I’ve probably had the most parts ever. The first one was called Terrifier 2, which last Halloween made $12 million on a $250,000 budget. I was in that. Then after that, I got Dark Match which I filmed in Edmonton. Then after that, this opportunity came along to be the lead in Country Hearts. I was thinking, “What kind of murder mystery is this? Am I the killer? What kind of vengeance is being bestowed on the villagers of the country.”

It ended up being nothing like that, but a dramatic part. It almost had a Hallmark Channel sort of vibe. This was an offer, which was rare in Hollywood. When I looked at the part, I realized it’s very dramatic, deep, and emotional. I thought it was great and something I’d been wanting to do. Being in a horror movie, that is what you would expect Chris Jericho to be in. But to be in a Christian-themed music drama where I play a father of daughters and have a wife. This project is really cool and something nobody would expect me to do. I’m always attracted to those opportunities.

UPtv

Tell me about Bones. There are some similarities with you on the road as a traveling rock star and wrestler. How much did you relate to him? 

This is a cool character. I like who he is and where he came from. This was a great way to stretch my acting chops to prove I could do this. Not just as bodyguard number one performer. I can relate to Bones a thousand percent. Not just the fact he was a touring musician. He reinvented himself, which is something I know about. Here he is as an owner of a horse-breeding farm. The character has a connection to me, but at the same time, I’ve never ridden a horse in my life. If I did, it was maybe once or twice. I think those are the parts that make you a great actor. Take the things you can relate to and internalize them, putting your mind on to something new and learning about them.

I remember when I was taking acting lessons in 2005 or 2006. If someone asks you if you can skydive or something, you say yes and then figure it out before the shoot. When you’re talking about a horse farm and breeding champion racehorses, you learn. When you deliver this dialogue, which is kind of like delivering the mid-chlorian dialogue in Star Wars, you better figure it out and learn these words and make it seem like you know what you’re talking about. The other good thing is Bones is learning too. Bones isn’t quite sure what the hell he is doing. So it was a great combination of subjects I knew and subjects I had no idea about that you learn.

With a follow-up Country Hearts Christmas coming out next month, you had the chance to really dig into the character. 

There is potential to do more, too. I’ve been doing showbiz for 30 years because wrestling is show business. You can tell when something is good. This is really good as you see it start to come together. We can do so much with this story. There are a lot of different layers. At first, I wasn’t sure what to think, but once we started filming, I thought I could play this character for a while. It’s a really cool movie. Sometimes things find you that you weren’t expecting. Hopefully, we can do more. We filmed both movies over the course of the month with two different directors and two different vibes. I felt like I was Michael J. Fox on the set of Back to the Future 2 where they did 3 at the same time. There was a lot here.

In AEW, you’re among the veterans helping develop a lot of new talent like Will Hobbs and Sammy Guevara. How rewarding is that for you? 

Wrestling is storyline-based. When it came to losing to Hobbs for example, storyline-wise it was what was best for the story. Chris Jericho is an actor playing a role on a show. It’s like if Bones is supposed to lose the horse semen sample, which is one of the things that happens. The script says it’s what they want you to do. Wrestling is the same way.  A lot of guys don’t see it this way, but I’ve always had. I have always treated it as show business. The characters and story are way more important than the match, even though the matches are important too. I enjoy this stage of my career, but I’ve enjoyed every stage of my career because I’m always about telling stories. Some stories you win, some stories you lose. Some stories are Empire Strikes Back where everyone loses, and you think it’s the end of the road until the heroes come back. I take everything in stride and treat things as a great storyline with ups and downs.

How was it to see Adam Copeland sign with AEW? 

Adam is one of the all-time greats. I was surprised when he showed up. I never thought we would see it, but I don’t think people thought they’d see me wrestling outside of WWE either. To have him in AEW is great. An old friend too. Wrestling is a lot like the army in a sense you have ones you were in the trenches with and you go home and don’t see them for years and meet up again. Then it’s like no time has passed. That is what it has been like with Adam. Plus, having a guy with so much experience. Such skill.

It’s easy now to say at 52, but age is just a number. I think both of us are in the best shape of our lives and know more on the experience level. We can still work at the highest of levels. Who is putting a number on anything? The Rolling Stones just put out one of their best songs in 30 years, and Mick Jagger is 80. It’s all about how you are perceived and how you can deliver. If you can do that, you can still entertain people.

AEW

You’ve gotten to know AEW owner Tony Khan well over the years. The company has faced its share of challenges in 2023. How do you think he has handled things, specifically on social media? One thing you can’t deny is he is a passionate guy. 

Tony is a passionate guy. Nobody is going to tell him what to do, and nobody should. He also comes from a generation of people who were involved in social media. He was on the message boards. Jon Moxley became a fan from videotapes. I became a fan from watching cable wrestling on the low-level UHF channels or wrestling magazines. To me magazines were life. Tony is always going to be involved in social media because that’s how he became a fan. That’s how it is. Whether you like it or not, that’s what it is. He has built a multi-million dollar pro wrestling company in a short period of time so there are going to be growing pains.

We all work together every week to put together the best show we can. We have long-term planning and a structure and things going on that are exciting. We worked through all the pros and cons, no pun intended. And things are going really well and will continue to do so. It’s pro wrestling. It’s never gonna be all great. There is always going to be the Wild West vibe because wrestling is that by design. It’s not hockey or football or a scripted movie like Country Hearts. You have to go with the flow. It’s unlike anything else. It’s hard to see from the outside looking in, but when you’re on the inside looking out, it’s business as usual. And business is going really well.

AEW

Who out of the AEW roster do you see breaking into movies or TV? 

You never know. You would never know Batista (Dave Bautista) would be the best actor out of everyone. Nothing against The Rock, John Cena, or other WWE guys. Who knows? You can throw in Darby Allin and MJF, who play great characters. Guys like that. I think Jon Moxley does great in a movie. Any top guy who captivates people at the highest level would be good actors. I’ve been acting for more than 30 years since October 2, 1990, when I started acting because that’s what I got into wrestling.

It’s all about playing a character and morphing and evolving in the role to keep people engaged. That’s any movie or TV show. I’m watching The Righteous Gemstones right now and Danny McBride is a great actor. All are great actors and characters. You may see Danny and not see him as a leading man because he doesn’t look like Brad Pitt, but he is excellent. It’s the same in wrestling. Acting being on this movie set is different from where wrestling is live and has that instant gratification. I haven’t even seen Country Hearts yet. I hope I was good. We’ll see.

I’ll give your performance five stars Chris! 

Thank you. I can’t wait to be up for an Emmy.