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SONATA ARCTICA To Release 'The Ninth Hour' Album In October
Finnish melodic metal quintet SONATA ARCTICA will release its ninth album, titled "The Ninth Hour", on October 7 via Nuclear Blast. Once again, the CD was produced by SONATA ARCTICA themselves and mixed by Pasi Kauppinen to create a typical yet refreshing sound that defines the spirit of the band in...July 21, 2016
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NIGHTWISH Keyboardist Says New DVD Will Arrive Before Christmas, Promises 'Surprises' For Unofficial Anniversary Show
Kaaos TV conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen prior to the band's June 30 concert at Provinssi in Seinäjoki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On NIGHTWISH's upcoming 20th-anniv...July 9, 2016
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Watch NIGHTWISH Perform At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
Fan-filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's June 12 performance at at this year's edition of the Download festival, which was held at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, can be seen below. NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke to the Nighthearts Ukraini...June 14, 2016
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN: 'I Truly Think That This Whole Band Could Use A Little Break Now'
NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spoke to the Nighthearts Ukrainian NIGHTWISH fan club about the band's decision to take a year-long break during 2017 and return to activity the following year. "Staying at home is the part I am looking forward to the most, I have to be hon...June 9, 2016
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NIGHTWISH Has Next Four Years Already Planned Out, Says TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN
NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen has confirmed to Roppongi Rocks in a brand new interview that the band will take what is planned to be a year-long break during all of 2017. "That's the plan, yes," he said. "The last show for this tour is going to happen in October. Then ....April 28, 2016
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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Dispels Rumors Of Internal Strife After Band Announces Year-Long Break
Tracy Heck of AXS conducted an interview with singer Floor Jansen of Finland-based symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH on February 26 at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about NIGHTWISH's plans for the coming months, Floor said: "Well, the first th...April 13, 2016
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SONATA ARCTICA To Tour North America With LEAVES' EYES, OMINIUM GATHERUM
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA will return this fall for a 33-date headlining tour of North America. The kick-off show is slated for November 6 at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina. Support on the trek will come from German-Norwegian symphonic metallers LEAVES' EYES and Finnish mel...April 4, 2016
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NIGHTWISH Wins Two More EMMA Awards
Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH were honored in the "Metal Album Of The Year" and "Export Of The Year" categories at this year's Emma Gaala (Finnish Grammy equivalent),which was held on March 11 in Espoo, Finland. Said the band: "We, unfortunately, couldn't receive the awards personally for w...March 15, 2016
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Video: NIGHTWISH Kicks Off North American Tour In Sayreville
Finland-based symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off their North American headlining tour last night (Friday, February 19) at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Shudder Before The Beautiful 02. Yours Is An Empty Hope 03. Ever Dream 04. She Is My...February 20, 2016
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Italy's TRICK OR TREAT Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of TRICK OR TREAT for the release of the band's new album, "Rabbits' Hill Pt. 2". TRICK OR TREAT is an Italian power metal band originally formed in 2002 as a tribute act to HELLOWEEN. They quickly became popular on the live circuit, started writing and...February 19, 2016
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Sweden's TWILIGHT FORCE Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST
Swedish adventure metallers TWILIGHT FORCE have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast. The foundation for what is now TWILIGHT FORCE was laid out in 2011, with a quest to bring back the golden age of epic symphonic power metal. By combining strong melodies with orchestral arrangements and fast tempos, TWI...February 12, 2016
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SONATA ARCTICA Working On New Album
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have commenced work on the follow-up to their "Pariah's Child" album. Like its predecessor, the as-yet-untitled ninth studio effort will be recorded at Studio 57 for a late 2016 release via Nuclear Blast. Regarding the musical direction of the new album, SONA...February 12, 2016
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SONATA ARCTICA To Release Christmas Single
Finnish melodic metal heroes SONATA ARCTICA will release a very special Christmas gift for their fan base: a new single called "Christmas Spirits". This year the handing out of presents will happen six days early as the single will be released on December 18 via Nuclear Blast. It will be made availa...December 1, 2015
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Video Premiere: AMBERIAN DAWN's 'Fame & Gloria'
Finnish symphonic metallers AMBERIAN DAWN will release their new album, "Innuendo", on October 23 via Napalm. The follow-up to 2014's "Magic Forest" was produced by composer Tuomas Seppälä, who also plays keyboards and guitar, and Mikko P. Mustonen, known for his work with DELAIN, ENSIFERUM and SONA...October 15, 2015
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AMBERIAN DAWN: Lyric Video For New Song 'The Court Of Mirror Hall'
Finnish symphonic metallers AMBERIAN DAWN will release their new album, "Innuendo", on October 23 via Napalm. The follow-up to 2014's "Magic Forest" was produced by composer Tuomas Seppälä, who also plays keyboards and guitar, and Mikko P. Mustonen, known for his work with DELAIN, ENSIFERUM and SONA...September 12, 2015
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