If Nickelback's forthcoming album sounds like the band is suffering from multiple-personality disorder, the frontman Chad Kroeger says that's by design.
"When you listen to this record, it sounds like it could be from four different artists," Kroeger said in a telephone interview. "We always try to do the same thing: We try to do something heavier than we've ever done, more melodic than we've ever done, every single time we do this, and I think we've achieved it again."
Nickelback's seventh album, Here and Now, is due out on November 21. The first two singles, When We Stand Together and Bottoms Up, made their debuts digitally on the band's website exactly one month ago; the songs were available from online retailers from September 23, the same day the album was available to pre-order on iTunes.
The multiplatinum Canadian act is known for hits such as How You Remind Me and Photograph. But while Kroeger says there is stuff on the album that's "very Nickelback," some songs will surprise fans.
"I think we've tried new things and explored new ideas, and I like it when people hear the songs and people say, 'This doesn't sound like Nickelback, this sounds like something different for you guys,'" he said.
Nickelback's last album, the triple platinum Dark Horse, was released in 2008, and the band went on tour for about two years to support it. Kroeger said he had spent the past year decompressing: "I spent a lot of time in Mexico and I kind of cut loose for a few months there and went a little nuts, blowing off steam."
Kroeger spent much of this month in the studio; the band is still finishing the record. It comes out the same day his friend and collaborator Chris Daughtry's band, Daughtry, releases its new album on November 21.
Kroeger says there's no competition between the two, though.
"I want them to do very well. I hope they come out and beat everybody, so that way we can tour together and have a very successful tour," he said.
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
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Singham Again
Director: Rohit Shetty
Stars: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone
Rating: 3/5
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The Flights
Emirates and Etihad fly direct to Johannesburg from Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively. Economy return tickets cost from Dh2,650, including taxes.
The trip
Worldwide Motorhoming Holidays (worldwidemotorhomingholidays.co.uk) operates fly-drive motorhome holidays in eight destinations, including South Africa. Its 14-day Kruger and the Battlefields itinerary starts from Dh17,500, including campgrounds, excursions, unit hire and flights. Bobo Campers has a range of RVs for hire, including the 4-berth Discoverer 4 from Dh600 per day.
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Asia Cup Qualifier
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UAE v Hong Kong
Live on OSN Cricket HD. Coverage starts at 5.30am
Thank You for Banking with Us
Director: Laila Abbas
Starring: Yasmine Al Massri, Clara Khoury, Kamel El Basha, Ashraf Barhoum
Rating: 4/5
If you go...
Etihad Airways flies from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, from about Dh3,600. Air Asia currently flies from Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu, with Berjaya Hotels & Resorts planning to launch direct chartered flights to Redang Island in the near future. Rooms at The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort start from 680RM (Dh597).
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Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
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