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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: 'Paolo Tosti' Video From Classical Solo Debut 'Ave Maria - En Plein Air'
This September sees the release of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's classical solo debut, "Ave Maria - En Plein Air". "Ave Maria" is a traditional prayer dedicated to the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, asking for her intercession. It has been set to music in over 4000 songs, some of which kept...August 13, 2015
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Former NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN To Release Classical Solo Debut 'Ave Maria - En Plein Air'
This September sees the release of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's classical solo debut, "Ave Maria - En Plein Air". "Ave Maria" is a traditional prayer dedicated to the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus, asking for her intercession. It has been set to music in over 4000 songs, some of which kept...July 22, 2015
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Rock Writer JOEL MCIVER To Deliver Heavy Metal Lecture At University Of Helsinki
The University Of Helsinki in Finland is delighted to announce that the best-selling author Joel McIver (pictured) will be a guest lecturer on its forthcoming three-week academic course about the history of heavy metal music and its importance in contemporary western society, held by PhD candidate P...May 15, 2015
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TARJA: First Glimpse Of 'Luna Park Ride' Bonus Material
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's "Luna Park Ride" live performance will be made available for the first time as an audio CD and standalone video — including over 70 minutes of bonus material. Below you can check out the first glimpse of the bonus material. "Never Enough", performed at Summer...April 17, 2015
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Finnish Heavy Metal Goes To University
As heavy metal music and the subculture related to it is particularly strong in Finland, and Finnish heavy metal is recognized worldwide as a key manifestation of this musical style, it is only natural that Finland's leading university, the University Of Helsinki, offers this summer a three-week aca...April 11, 2015
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NIGHTWISH's MARCO HIETALA Says 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful' Has 'Organic Band Vibe'
Metal Exposure TV conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala on February 12 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You can now watch the chat below. Asked if he was involved in the songwriting process for NIGHTWISH's new full-length album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", Marco resp...April 5, 2015
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TARJA: 'Until My Last Breath' Performance Clip From 'Luna Park Ride'
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's "Luna Park Ride" live performance will be made available for the first time as an audio CD and standalone video — including over 70 minutes of bonus material. A performance clip of the song "Until My Last Breath" from "Luna Park Ride" can be seen below. Imagin...March 31, 2015
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Endless Forms Most Beautiful
As we've officially entered the Floor Jansen era of NIGHTWISH, the hangover from the Anette Olzon controversy has been, for all intents and purposes, chased away. Olzon's moved on with her solo album from last year, "Shine", while NIGHTWISH themselves look to outdo their widely embraced "Imaginaerum...March 29, 2015
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SEBASTIAN BACH Taps Bassist KEVIN CHOWN For Upcoming Tour
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has announced the addition of bassist Kevin Chown to his solo band. Bach says: "Joining 'Give 'Em Hell' guitar player/songwriter Devin Bronson, along with my long-standing drummer Bobby Jarzombek, the addition of Kevin on bass is an exciting musical turn for the...March 28, 2015
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TARJA TURUNEN's 'Luna Park Ride': Trailer Available
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's "Luna Park Ride" live performance will be made available for the first time as an audio CD and standalone video — including over 70 minutes of bonus material. A trailer for the effort is available below. Imagine an enchanted audience in front of an enormous st...March 24, 2015
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PARADISE LOST: 'The Plague Within' Cover Artwork Unveiled
British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will release their 14th studio album, "The Plague Within", on June 2 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media. The CD was recorded at Orgone Studios (GHOST, ULVER, CATHEDRAL, ANGEL WITCH) in London with producer Jaime Gomez Arellano. The cover f...March 20, 2015
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TARJA TURUNEN's 'Luna Park Ride' Due In May
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's "Luna Park Ride" live performance will be made available for the first time as an audio CD and standalone video — including over 70 minutes of bonus material. Imagine an enchanted audience in front of an enormous stage in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Thousands of...March 20, 2015
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PARADISE LOST To Release 'The Plague Within' Album In June
British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will release their 14th studio album, "The Plague Within", on June 2 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media. The CD was recorded at Orgone Studios (GHOST, ULVER, CATHEDRAL, ANGEL WITCH) in London with producer Jaimie Gomez Arellano. Commented...January 26, 2015
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PARADISE LOST: New Album Title Revealed
According to Decibel magazine, British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have set "The Plague Within" as the title of their 14th studio album, tentatively due in April 2015 via Century Media. The CD is being recorded at Orgone Studios (GHOST, ULVER, CATHEDRAL, ANGEL WITCH) in London with producer...December 29, 2014
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Splits With Record Label Less Than Nine Months After Solo Album Release
Former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has "decided to part ways" with earMUSIC, the Hamburg, Germany-based international rock label which is part of Edel Group. Anette's debut solo album, "Shine", was released in March and received mostly positive reviews, despite its lack of metal overtones and its...December 29, 2014
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