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Swedish Metal Band The Halo Effect Covers WASP Classic

9/20/2025

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The Halo Effect, a Swedish metal band, releases a cover of WASP's 1984 song "I Wanna Be Somebody."
This single, selected by guitarist Jesper Strömblad, is part of their upcoming EP "We Are Shadows," due on November 21.
The EP features five tracks, including "How The Gods Kill" and "Dance With The Devil."
A visualizer enhances the single's energetic appeal, and the EP will be available digitally and on limited vinyl.
The band plans a European tour in March 2026.

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Story summary

The Halo Effect, a Swedish metal band, releases a cover of WASP's 1984 song "I Wanna Be Somebody."
This single, selected by guitarist Jesper Strömblad, is part of their upcoming EP "We Are Shadows," due on November 21.
The EP features five tracks, including "How The Gods Kill" and "Dance With The Devil."
A visualizer enhances the single's energetic appeal, and the EP will be available digitally and on limited vinyl.
The band plans a European tour in March 2026.