Speaking with Full Metal Jackie, Avatar frontman Johannes Eckerstrom discussed the band's new album, their theatricality and not playing it safe in metal.
Avatar is a cool Swedish metal band that's beginning to break through here in the US with their song "The Eagle Has Landed", from the new album Feathers and Flesh. They're out on tour with Avenged Sevenfold and Volbeat, and we were lucky enough to get them into the studio…
Avatar is a great Swedish metal band, and they're starting to break through here in the US with their latest album, Feathers and Flesh, and their single, "The Eagle Has Landed". They are on tour with Avenged Sevenfold, Volbeat, and Killswitch Engage, and hit the Van Andel Aren…
Wednesday night, Killswitch Engage hit the big stage at the Van Andel Arena, while on tour with Avenged Sevenfold, Volbeat, and Avatar. They didn't waste any time, and plowed through a heavy set, keeping the crowd screaming, surfing, and moshing throughout.
Wednesday night, Volbeat hit the Van Andel Arena while on tour with Avenged Sevenfold, Killswitch Engage, and Avatar, and for those who hadn't seen them, it was like a life-changing experience. They're so good live.
Wednesday night, September 14th, Avenged Sevenfold returned to Grand Rapids for a huge show with Volbeat, Killswitch Engage, and Avatar. People packed into the Van Andel expecting a good show, but we all got a great show from all four bands!
As was widely expected, Star Wars: The Force Awakens passed Avatar as the highest grossing movie of all-time on Wednesday morning. It was a record many, including George Lucas, thought would never be broken; The Force Awakens did it in just 20 da
Avatar comes back to Grand Rapids on September 13th, with Gemini Syndrome, and First Decree, to rock the Intersection. Last year, I saw Avatar for the first time, at Rock on the Range. And yes, every time I'd heard the band name before seeing their videos, I always pictured them as su…