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THUNDERSTONE Announces New Touring Keyboardist

Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson will be unable to join Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE on their European tour as a replacement for the recently departed Kari Tornack. According to the band, Johansson has been forced to bow out of...

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SENTIMENT Completes Work On Debut Album

Finnish melodic metallers SENTIMENT, whose current lineup includes ex-THUNDERSTONE keyboardist Kari Tornack, have completed work on their debut album, "From Here to Ever After". At the moment the group is searching for record and distribution deals with suitable labels. According to a press release,...

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THUNDERSTONE: Lineup Changes Announced

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have issued the following update: "We are sad to announce that Pasi Rantanen [vocals] and Kari Tornack [keyboards] are no longer part of THUNDERSTONE. Due to personal reasons and a visible lack of motivation on their part we saw it best to part with the g...

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BURNING POINT Completes Work On 'Heart Of Gold' Video

Finnish heavy metal band BURNING POINT has issued the following update: "The post-production of the new video, [for] the song 'Heart of Gold', has been finalized. The video will be sent firstly to the Finnish TV stations, but of course biggest TV stations all over the world will receive a package fr...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Dark Passion Play' Listening Session Report Available

Kari Helenius of the Finnish magazine Imperiumi was present at the listening session at Finnvox Studio in Helsinki for NIGHTWISH's new studio album, "Dark Passion Play". His report was translated by "Anssi" at the official NIGHTWISH forum and is available for viewing in three parts: Part#1, Part#2,...

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BURNING POINT Confirmed For Romania's MAXIMUM ROCK FESTIVAL

Finnish heavy metal band BURNING POINT has been confirmed for the Maximum Rock Festival, set to take place August 10-12 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: OVERKILL GRAVE DIGGER TO/DIE/FOR ORPHANED LAND URKRAFT BURNING POINT IRON MAIDNEM (IRON MAIDEN tribute) INNE...

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MORS PRINCIPIUM EST: Band Future Uncertain Following Guitarist's Departure

Kari Koskinen of Imhotep webzine recently conducted an interview with MORS PRINCIPIUM EST singer Ville Viljanen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On longtime guitarist and composer Jori Haukio's decision to leave the band almost immediately after the group's new album, "Liberation = Termin...

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SEARING MEADOW: New Song Posted Online

Finnish melodic death metal band SEARING MEADOW has released a new promotional CD. The effort was recorded at Noisecamp Studios with producer Kari Nieminen. The track listing is as follows: 01. Inverted 02. Obey and Desecrate Check out the song "Inverted" on the band's MySpace page. Guitarist Sasu H...

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MIKE TRAMP Says He Has No Desire To Pursue A More Modern Sound With WHITE LION

WHITE LION vocalist Mike Tramp recently answered several fan questions via his official web site. Read on: Q: We have been blessed with the box set "Songs I Left Behind" and the WHITE LION and FREAK OF NATURE DVDs, but was interested to know if in the near future you have any intention to release .....

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BURNING POINT To Film 'Heart Of Gold' Video

Finnish metallers BURNING POINT will film a video for the song "Heart of Gold" tomorrow (Saturday, March 17) with producers North Crest Media and cameraman/engineer Jukka Häkkilä. BURNING POINT released its third album, entitled "Burned Down the Enemy", in Japan on December 20 via Soundholic. The Ja...

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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist To Perform At Finland's ADHD Gala

HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy McCoy will perform at the ADHD gala at Helsinki Ice Hall in Finland on March 14. Also scheduled to appear are Agnes, Anna Eriksson, Paula Koivuniemi, Dave Lindholm, Hanna Pakarinen, Kari Tapio, Hillel Tokazier and Katri Ylander. HANOI ROCKS will enter the studio this sprin...

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NORTHER: 'No Way Back' EP Artwork Unveiled

Finnish metallers NORTHER have posted the cover artwork for their new EP, "No Way Back", at this location. Due in February, the CD was "made in co-operation with Suomen Musiikki and Mr. Kari Hynninen," according to a posting on the group's web site. NORTHER's video for the new song "Frozen Angel" ha...

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NORTHER: More Tour Dates Announced

Finnish metallers NORTHER have lined up the following dates: Jan. 20 - Nivala, FIN @ Tuiskula Feb. 09 - Mikkeli, FIN @ Night Vaakuna Mar. 03 - Helsinki, FIN @ Gloria Jul. 12 - Vizovice, CZR @ Masters Of Rock Festival Aug. 02 - Wacken, GER @ Wacken Open Air NORTHER's video for the new ...

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New BURNING POINT Bassist Speaks

Jukka Jokikokko, who recently joined Finnish metallers BURNING POINT as the group's new bassist, has issued the following statement regarding his addition to the band: "First, it is honor to be a part of this group full of great musicians. I have known Pete [Ahonen; vocals, guitar] [for] some time f...

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NORTHER Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Finnish metallers NORTHER have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. The billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS BELPHEGOR BENEDICTUM BLACK MAJESTY BLIND GUARDIAN CANNIBAL CORP...