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NIGHTWISH Collaborator TROY DONOCKLEY Releases New Compilation CD 'Messages'
Troy Donockley has built up a formidable reputation as both a composer/arranger and as a multi-instrumental musician/performer. He is a leading virtuoso of the uilleann pipes (and the low whistle) and has performed and is known all over the world. His music, which has been described as "a peculiar b...March 19, 2012
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NIGHTWISH: More Footage From Jyväskylä Concert
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have uploaded more single-camera footage of their March 9 headlining performance in Jyväskylä, Finland. The two new clips, which can be seen below, contain the songs "Nemo" and "Amaranth". The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Taikatalvi 02. Storytime 0...March 19, 2012
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ENSIFERUM: Fifth Studio Webisode Available
Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM recently entered the studio to begin recording their fifth album for a fall release via Spinefarm Records. The band states, "[We] started working at the famous Petrax studio (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH) [in Hollola, Finland] last week with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa...March 18, 2012
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NIGHTWISH: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Entire Helsinki Concert Available
Fan-filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's entire March 10 headlining performance at Jäähalli in Helsinki, Finland can be found at this location. A few of the clips are available below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Taikatalvi 02. Storytime 03. Wish I Had An Angel 04. Amaranth 05. Scaretale 06...March 15, 2012
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VOYAGER To Support RHAPSODY OF FIRE On North American Tour
Western Australia's masters of progressive metal experimentation VOYAGER will be main support for Italian symphonic power metallers RHAPSODY OF FIRE on their North American tour in May/June. Commented VOYAGER: "Fresh on the heels of releasing their latest opus and critically acclaimed masterpiece 'T...March 15, 2012
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LULLACRY's 'Where Angels Fear' To Receive U.S. Release Via END OF THE LIGHT RECORDS
"Where Angels Fear", the long-awaited fifth album from the Finnish female-fronted heavy rock outfit LULLACRY, will be released in North America on April 10 through End Of The Light Records distributed by DisManic via eOne Distribution. Commented LULLACRY guitarist Sami Leppikangas: "Hell yeah, we've...March 14, 2012
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NIGHTWISH Mainman Answers Fan-Submitted Questions
On March 11, keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH answered a number of fan-submitted questions for his official web site prior to the band's concert in Tampere, Finland. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. NIGHTWISH will release...March 14, 2012
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NIGHTWISH To Release 'Trials Of Imaginaerum' 10-Inch Picture Disc For 'Record Store Day'
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release a limited-edition "Trials Of Imaginaerum" 10-inch picture disc for Record Store Day (April 21). The effort includes four previously unreleased demo recordings with Marco Hietala on lead vocals. It also comes with a download of the previously...March 13, 2012
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HANNIBAL: 'Rise' Video Released
London, England-based industrial-metal band HANNIBAL will release its second album, "Cyberia", on April 20 through Echozone/Soulfood. A concept album based on the signs of the times, "Cyberia" was mixed by HANNIBAL leader Alex Balakakis, the former singer of the legendary Greek heavy metal act SPITF...March 12, 2012
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ENSIFERUM: Fourth Studio Webisode Available
Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM recently entered the studio to begin recording their fifth album for a fall release via Spinefarm Records. The band states, "[We] started working at the famous Petrax studio (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH) [in Hollola, Finland] last week with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa...March 11, 2012
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NIGHTWISH: Footage From Jyväskylä Concert
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have uploaded single-camera footage of their March 9 headlining performance in Jyväskylä, Finland. The eight-minute clip, which can be seen below, contains the show intro, "Taikatalvi", and the opening track, "Storytime". The band's setlist was as follow...March 11, 2012
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NIGHTWISH Designs Battery Energy Drink Can
Finland's most successful metal band NIGHTWISH has designed a can for the Finnish energy drink Battery Energy Drink. The NIGHTWISH Battery Energy Drink can was designed by NIGHTWISH's animator Janne Pitkänen in collaboration with NIGHTWISH mainman Tuomas Holopainen. This limited edition can holds th...March 9, 2012
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NIGHTWISH's New Single Tops Finnish Chart
"The Crow, The Owl And The Dove", the second single from NIGHTWISH's latest album, "Imaginaerum", has entered the official chart in Finland at position No. 1. The single features the title cut in three versions — radio edit, album version and instrumental — and the previously unreleased song "The He...March 9, 2012
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NIGHTWISH: Making Of 'Imaginaerum' Documentary Trailer
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release a special "tour edition" of their latest album, "Imaginaerum", on April 13 via Nuclear Blast Records. It will be a 2CD+DVD digibook in slipcase. The track listing: CD1 - The Album 01. Taikatalvi 02. Storytime 03. Ghost River 04. Slow, Love,...March 8, 2012
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METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, SAXON, LAMB OF GOD, OPETH Among 'Metal Hammer Golden Gods' Nominees
METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, SAXON, LAMB OF GOD, OPETH and MESHUGGAH are among the nominees at this year's edition of the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards, set to take place on Monday, June 11 at Indigo2 in London, England. The nominees for the 2012 Golden Gods are: Best New Band * ANIMALS AS LEADERS * HE...March 8, 2012
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