Laura Guldemond has released a video cover of Accept’s “Metal Heart” today, 9 November 2026. The performance was recorded at Studio Warehouse37 in Groningen, the Netherlands, and follows her departure from Burning Witches after seven years with the Swiss heavy metal band.
Guldemond left Burning Witches on 23 October 2026 after deciding to step down as frontwoman. She said the decision followed a period in which the band’s visions no longer fully aligned, and that she wanted to concentrate on her own musical projects. Burning Witches arranged for Jennifer Gruber of Fireborn to sing at the group’s remaining shows in 2026 while auditions continued for a permanent replacement.
Caleb Bingham mixes the Accept cover
Caleb Bingham plays guitar and mixed the recording. Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije plays bass, while Dan Brooklyn performs on drums. Guldemond sings and appears in the video.
Laura Guldemond’s seven years with Burning Witches
Laura Guldemond joined Burning Witches in June 2019, replacing Seraina Telli as vocalist. Before that, she sang with the Dutch symphonic metal band Shadowrise, as well as working with projects including Epic Rock Choir, Generation Lost, Magoria and Synergy Protocol. During her time with Burning Witches, she appeared on four albums: “Dance with the Devil”, “The Witch of the North”, “The Dark Tower” and “Inquisition”.
