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Avenged Sevenfold – The Stage

Avenged Sevenfold have both shocked and delighted fans at a recent live performance in Los Angeles unveiling a brand new album “The Stage” and after first listen it has us wanting to hear more!

Here’s more details direct from the official press release:

The groundbreaking event saw the band give a 3D/360-degree live-streamed virtual reality performance, enabling fans around the globe to view the show on Universal Music Group’s newly released VRTGO VR platform, powered by VRLIVE’s advanced technology, and experience Avenged Sevenfold’s electrifying set as if they were there for this first-of-its-kind immersive event.

Fans attended the event in-person, flooding the streets and sidewalks around the tower to experience a concert amplified by augmented reality (AR) technology, which intensifies real-world environmental elements with computer-generated sensory input such as graphics, video and sound to enhance the live experience. VRLIVE streamed the event to 50 Samsung Gear VR headsets on the ground level of the event for fans to virtually transport themselves to the stage. Afterward, the band celebrated with fans, taking photos and sharing stories about the secretive release.

It’s definitely a different way to go about things and instead of waiting and waiting on that new album, we have it now!

You can too, pick it up here: http://emimusi.cc/TheStage