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NIGHTWISH Receives Platinum And Gold In Switzerland

"Dark Passion Play", the latest studio album from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, has been certified platinum in Switzerland for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. Meanwhile, the band's "End Of An Era" DVD has achieved gold status in the country by shifting more than 3,000 units. The N...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' Lands On German Chart

"Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 15. It also opened at No. 2 in Finland and has dropped down to No. 5 in its second week of release. Released on March 13 vi...

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GEORGE LYNCH Performs 'Mr. Scary' With SIN CITY SINNERS; Pro-Shot Footage Available

Professionally filmed video footage of legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE) performing his classic instrumental track "Mr. Scary" with SIN CITY SINNERS earlier this month at Ovation @ Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada can be viewed below. SIN CITY SINNERS consists...

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PATHOSRAY Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of Italian progressive metal band PATHOSRAY for the release of the group's second album, "Sunless Skies". "Sunless Skies" was recorded at Artesonika Studios in Italy and mixed and mastered in Sweden by Johan Ornborg and Jens Bogren at Fascination Street St...

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Former OBITUARY/SIX FEET UNDER Guitarist Rehearsing With Ex-BLOODWRAITH Drummer

Former OBITUARY, SIX FEET UNDER and LOWBROW guitarist Allen West is currently rehearsing and writing new material with former BLOODWRAITH (Belgium) drummer Marco Vreven. More information will be made available soon. West was released from the Gainesville Correctional Institution in Gainesville, Flor...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Artwork, Details Revealed

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will release his first solo album, "Play My Game", in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together wit...

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TYRANTS BLOOD: 'Crushing Onward Into Oblivion' Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled

TYRANTS BLOOD, the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metal band comprised of ex-members of BLASPHEMY, WITCHES HAMMER, INFERNAL MAJESTY, ABUSE, OMEGACROM and MECHA MESSIAH, has revealed the track listing as well as the artwork for its "Crushing Onward Into Oblivion" album. It is the group's f...

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NIGHTWISH's HIETALA Talks About Singing BLACK SABBATH Covers In Finnish

Marco Hietala, the bass player and vocalist of the Finnish symphonic power metal band NIGHTWISH, recently spoke to Finland's Musiikki TV about his new gig as the singer of SAPATTIVUOSI, a band that performs BLACK SABBATH covers in Finnish. The 11-minute Finnish-language segment, which includes SAPAT...

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NIGHTWISH: Entire 37-Minute 'Made In Hong Kong' DVD Documentary Posted Online

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted the entire documentary that is included of their new CD/DVD, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)". Watch the 37-minute clip below. Released in Germany today (March 13) via Nuclear Blast Records, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various...

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NIGHTWISH Mainman On Singer's Decision To Hire Personal Manager: 'I Had A Feeling Of Déjà Vu'

In an exclusive interview with Classic Rock's Dave Ling, NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen admitted that he had "a feeling of déjà vu" when the band's vocalist Anette Olzon, echoing her predecessor, recently announced her decision to hire a personal manager. An excerpt from the chat fo...

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NIGHTWISH Kicks Off European Tour; Setlist Revealed

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off the 2009 leg of their world tour last night (Wednesday, March 11) at the Brixton Academy in London, England. The group's setlist was reportedly as follows: 01. 7 Days To The Wolves 02. Dead To The World 03. The Siren 04. Amaranth 05. Romantici...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' Five-Minute Preview Clip Available

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted an extended five-minute preview clip (see below) of their new CD/DVD, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)". Due on March 13 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)" will contain a DVD documenta...

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GEORGE LYNCH To Guest On 'Hard Rock Nights'

Legendary hard rock guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) will be the special guest on "Hard Rock Nights" this Saturday, March 14. Lynch, the former guitarist for DOKKEN, has a new project called SOULS OF WE and recently commenced work on a new LYNCH MOB record with vocalist Oni Logan. Listen t...

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NIGHTWISH Teams Up With Finnish Bottled Water Company

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have chosen the smooth spring water Veen as the band's official drink. To celebrate this excellent choice, Veen has launched a competition on its web site giving fans a chance to win tickets to a NIGHTWISH gig of their choice. A five-minute video of the...

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NIGHTWISH's MARCO HIETALA Joins BLACK SABBATH Tribute Band

Marco Hietala, the bass player and vocalist of the Finnish symphonic power metal band NIGHTWISH, is the new singer of SAPATTIVUOSI, a band that performs BLACK SABBATH covers in Finnish. SAPATTIVUOSI will release its third album, "Ihmisen Merkki" (translated: Sign of Man) on April 1. The new CD pays...