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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...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Tour Rehearsals Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has uploaded photos from the rehearsal sessions for her North American tour, which is scheduled to kick of tonight (Wednesday, April 29) in New York City. Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPL...

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EVEMASTER Putting Finishing Touches On New Album Recordings

Finnish "dark metal" band EVEMASTER, which features in its ranks BATTLELORE's Tomi Mykkänen, is continuing work on its long-awaited new CD. According to Tomi, "Everything except synths is recorded for the album. I will transfer the material to Dan Swanö for mixing and mastering (and for adding some...

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DELAIN: Milan Footage Posted Online

Video footage of DELAIN's April 26, 2009 concert at Zoe Club in Milan, Italy has been posted on the web site of the Italian brach of Roadrunner Records (clip shot by Carlo Vergani). "April Rain", the new album from DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboard...

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VOLBEAT: 'We' Video Posted Online

"We", the new video from Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's third studio album, "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood", which received a U.S. release on March 17 via Mascot Records. An e-card for "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood" can be f...

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PAIN: Bulgaria Photos, Video Footage Posted Online

Video footage of PAIN's April 25, 2009 performance at the Blue Box club in Sofia, Bulgaria can be viewed below. Photos of the concert, which was attended by 800 fans, are available at www.katehizis.com. PAIN's setlist was as follows: 01. I'm Going In 02. Monkey Business 03. Zombie Slam 04. Suicide M...

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PAIN Confirmed For Romania's ARTMANIA FESTIVAL

Swedish metallers PAIN have been confirmed for this year's Artmania Festival, set to take place July 17-19 in Sibiu, Romania. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: MY DYING BRIDE NIGHTWISH OPETH PAIN TRISTANIA PAIN filmed a video for the song "Monkey Business" on March 23 and March 24 at th...

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MARCO HIETALA's BLACK SABBATH Tribute Band Performs In Helsinki; Video Available

SAPATTIVUOSI, a band that performs BLACK SABBATH covers in Finnish, played a show at Tavastia in Helsinki last Friday (April 17). Watch fan-filmed video footage of the performance below. "Ihmisen Merkki" (translated: Sign of Man),the third album from SAPATTIVUOSI, entered the official chart in the...

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ENSIFERUM: More New Album Details Revealed

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM have issued the following update: "As you might know, ENSIFERUM started recording [our] fourth album on April 13. Album is recorded/produced by Tero Kinnunen (NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS) and Janne Joutsenniemi ('Victory Songs' producer). Album will be mixed by Hiili Hiilesm...

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ELUVEITIE, KEEP OF KALESSIN, AUDREY HORNE Confirmed For Czech Republic's MASTERS OF ROCK

ELUVEITIE, KEEP OF KALESSIN, AUDREY HORNE and BLOWSIGHT have been confirmed for the Masters Of Rock festival, set to take place July 9-12, 2009 in Vizovice, Czech Republic. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: NIGHTWISH (FIN) BLIND GUARDIAN (GER) EDGUY (GER) EUROPE (SWE) RAGE (GER) STRATOV...

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NIGHTWISH: 'The Islander' Video Honored At Finland's MUUVI Awards

NIGHTWISH's video for the song "The Islander" was honored with a "Best Music Video" award at the Muuvi awards ceremony, which was held this past Friday (April 17) in Helsinki. "The Islander" clip was shot and directed by Tuomas "Stobe" Harju at the end of 2007 in Rovaniemi, Finland near the Arctic C...