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VOLBEAT Frontman Interviewed In Atlanta; Video Available

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Michael Poulsen of Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT on May 14, 2009 prior to the band's concert in Atlanta, Georgia with NIGHTWISH. Watch the seven-minute chat below. VOLBEAT's latest video, "We", can be viewed below....

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PAIN: 'Monkey Business' Video Released

"Monkey Business", the new video from Swedish metallers PAIN, can be viewed below. The clip was shot on March 23 and March 24 at the Zenith in Paris, France during the band's European tour with NIGHTWISH. The NIGHTWISH trek wrapped on April 4 in Debrecen, Hungary. PAIN's latest album, "Cynic Paradis...

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TARJA TURUNEN: German Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following solo dates in Germany: Sep. 22 - Hannover, Germany - Capitol Sep. 23 - Berlin, Germany - Fritz Club Sep. 30 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik Oct. 02 - Munich, Germany - Muffathalle Oct. 03 - Ingolstadt, Germany - Ohrakel Tarja Turu...

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NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Launches Official Web Site

NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has launched her own web site at www.anette-olzon.com. She says, "I'm pleased to present to you my official page on the web. Be sure to check the site regularly for tour dates, photos and to-the-minute news updates." Finnish web site Karjalainen.fi recently uploaded two...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Music Really Makes You Keep Your Feet On The Ground'

Excalibur, York University's community newspaper conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen before her May 2, 2009 concert at the Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On being a breakthrough female act in a musical scene dom...

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DORO PESCH Interviewed On New York's WVOX; Video Available

German metal queen Doro Pesch was interviewed on the New Rochelle, New York radio station WVOX on March 20, 2009. Watch a part of the chat below. "Fear No Evil", the new album from Doro Pesch, will be made available in North America on June 2 via AFM/Dismanic/Ryko Distribution. Released in Europe on...

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POWER QUEST Keyboardist Seeking Musicians For New Hard Rock Band

Keyboardist Steve Williams of the U.K.'s POWER QUEST is seeking a drummer, guitarists and a vocalist for a new melodic hard rock band. Regarding the group's musicial direction, he says, "Think WHITESNAKE/DOKKEN/KISS/TEN/SAIGON KICK and you'll be in the right ballpark area!" He adds, "The main criter...

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DORO PESCH: 'What I Care The Most About Is What The Fans Have To Say'

Elena Francis of Metal Discovery conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch on April 23, 2009 at the Forum in London, England. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Discovery: How have critics and fans been receiving "Fear No Evil", your latest album? Doro Pesch: So f...

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DORO: 'Fear No Evil' To Receive U.S. Release Next Month

"Fear No Evil", the new album from German metal queen Doro Pesch, will be made available in North America on June 2 via AFM/Dismanic/Ryko Distribution. Released in Europe on January 30 via AFM Records, "Fear No Evil" entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 11. This was the highest cha...

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'Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006' Free Chapter Available

Bazillion Points Books is offering a free download of "Chapter 5. The Upward Spiral", excerpted from the newly released North American edition of "Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006", by Mape Ollila. Joining the book in progress at the start of 2000 during the aftermath of "Ocea...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Montreal Video Footage, Photos Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed at Medley in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 1, 2009 as part of her short North American tour in support of the "My Winter Storm" album. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (courtesy of dollxofmetal). Check out photos from M...

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DORO Joins SAXON On Stage In Sheffield; Video Available

German metal queen Doro Pesch joined SAXON on stage in Sheffield, England last night (Thursday, April 30) for a rendition of the song "747 (Strangers In The Night)". Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. Doro Pesch will perform a special 25th-anniversary show (including a...

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TARJA TURUNEN Kicks Off North American Tour; Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen kicked off her North American tour last night (Wednesday, April 29) at The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (thanks to Benniken). Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musi...

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HOLZWARTH Brothers: RHAPSODY OF FIRE, BLIND GUARDIAN Members Schedule Masterclasses

The Holzwarth brothers — RHAPSODY OF FIRE drummer Alex Holzwarth and BLIND GUARDIAN/POWER QUEST bassist Oliver Holzwarth — will hold bass and drum masterclasses in Germany and Austria in May. Alex and Oliver will play and break down songs by RHAPSODY OF FIRE and BLIND GUARDIAN as well as classic tun...

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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's Solo Album Due In June

Spinefarm Records has announced a mid-June release date for the third solo album from SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen. According to the label "there will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental." Guest musicians on the CD include vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH...