Musicians

The American metal band Metallica has recorded a new album called "72 seasons" ("72 seasons").

Swedish musician, guitarist of the ABBA band Lasse Wellander has died. He was 70 years old.

The Prosecutor General's Office of Russia has instructed the Moscow Prosecutor's Office to check the contractor Valery Meladze for funding of the armed forces of Ukraine.

In 2023, after a three-year break, the rock festival "Invasion" ("Nashestviye") will take place. It will be held from 4 to 6 August, as reported by the organizers. The venue is the vicinity of the village of Mityaevo, Borovsky district, Kaluga region — for almost 20 years, the "Invasion" was held in the village of Zavidovo, Tver region.

The head of the Federal Security and Anti-Corruption Project, Vitaly Borodin, sent an appeal to the Prosecutor General's Office with a request to check singer and producer Valery Meladze (pictured) about the possible financing of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This is reported by RT, referring to the studied copy of the appeal.

Roskomnadzor (RCN) warned about the risks of blocking resources broadcasting Eurovision 2023 if propaganda of non—traditional sexual values is seen at the contest. This was reported in the press service of the department.

Russia has requested the participation of Roger Waters (pictured), one of the founders of the British rock band Pink Floyd, in a meeting of the UN Security Council, where they want to involve him as a speaker. This information was confirmed by the first deputy chairman of the Russian Federation at the organization Dmitry Polyansky.

Orthodox activists have filed another million-dollar lawsuit against singer Philip Kirkorov because of his performance in the Kremlin using a cross.

The musician was 81 years old.