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PAIN: 'Follow Me' Video Featuring NIGHTWISH Singer Posted Online

"Follow Me", the new video from Swedish metallers PAIN, can be viewed below. The clip, which was shot earlier this month, features a special guest appearance by NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon. The performance footage in the video was filmed during PAIN's October 9, 2008 concert at Tavastia in Helsink...

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TARJA TURUNEN To Release 'The Seer' 11-Song EP In UK

Following on from her debut album, "My Winter Storm" album, former NIGHTWISH singer supreme Tarja Turunen will release a new 11-track EP on December 1 via Spinefarm Records UK. Titled "The Seer" and featuring a duet with former WARLOCK frontwoman Doro Pesch, the record will come as a limited-edition...

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PAIN: 'Back To Mother Russia'

Swedish metallers PAIN, featuring HYPOCRISY mainman Peter Tägtgren, have issued the following update: "When we did our first Russian show back in May 2007, we just thought people in that particular city were crazy. One and a half year later we know that Krasnodar was not a coincidence. Whole Russia...

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AMORPHIS, NORTHERN KINGS, TERÄSBETONI To Perform At RADIO ROCK FINLANDIA

AMORPHIS, NORTHERN KINGS and TERÄSBETONI are among the bands that are scheduled to perform at Radio Rock Finlandia 2008 awards on December 5 at the Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland. The event will be broadcast live by Radio Rock and the Finnish TV channel Nelonen. Radio Rock Finlandia 2008 scheduled pe...

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VOLBEAT To Support NIGHTWISH On Spring 2009 U.S. Tour

Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT have been confirmed as the support act for Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH on their two-week May 2009 U.S. tour. A combination of makeup concerts for previously cancelled shows mixed with fill-in gigs, these will be NIGHTWISH's final North American...

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NORTHERN KINGS To Release 'Rethroned' In November

NORTHERN KINGS, the new Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians — Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI),Marco Hietala (TAROT, NIGHTWISH),Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA),Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto (CHARON) — will release its second album, "Rethroned", on November 19 via Warner Music Finland. Like i...

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TARJA TURUNEN: North American Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following North American shows for 2009: Apr. 29 - The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza - New York, NY May 01 - Le Medley - Montreal, QC May 02 - Opera House - Toronto, ON May 04 - House Of Blues - Chicago, IL May 07 - ...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Prague Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's October 21, 2008 concert at the Incheba Arena in Prague, Czech Republic can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "SingForMeTarjaT"). Tarja Turunen recently announced the backing band for her current European solo tour. She is being jo...

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VAN CANTO Covers NIGHTWISH's 'Wishmaster'; Video Available

The official video for German "a cappella metal" band VAN CANTO's version of the NIGHTWISH classic "Wishmaster" can be viewed below. The song is featured on VAN CANTO's new album, "Hero", which was released on September 26 through GUN Records. The CD features 10 songs, including originals like "Spee...

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VOLBEAT Live In Amsterdam: Entire Pro-Shot Concert Available Now

Online concert channel Fabchannel.com aired an exclusive live video webcast of VOLBEAT's sold-out concert at the legendary Paradiso in Amsterdam, Holland on October 9, 2008. The show can now be viewed in its entirety below. Fabchannel streams weekly webcasts and records concerts at the Paradiso and...

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NIGHTWISH, ELIS Singers Featured In Book On Females In Metal

Marta Samitowska has launched a publishing company called Muse(ic) Books through which she is planning to release a series of books on female-fronted metal artists. Her newest 134-page book, "Through My Eyes, In Their Own Words - Females In Metal And Beyond - Part I" features portraits and in-depth...

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NIGHTWISH: Spring 2009 U.S. Dates Announced

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have announced a run of U.S. dates tour for May 2009. A combination of makeup concerts for previously cancelled shows mixed with fill-in gigs, these will be NIGHTWISH's final North American dates for at least two years. Tickets are on sale now exclusivel...

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PAIN: Swedish Signing Session Announced

Swedish metallers PAIN will take part in a signing session at Media Markt in Bäckebol, Gothenburg, Sweden on November 28 at 5:00 p.m. (17.00). Nina Rung from Domination conducted an interview with PAIN frontman Peter Tägtgren (see video below) prior to the Swedish band's October 9, 2008 concert at T...

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LIVING COLOUR's Amsterdam Concert To Be Webcast

Online concert channel Fabchannel.com will air an exclusive live video webcast of LIVING COLOUR's concert at the legendary Paradiso in Amsterdam, Holland on Saturday, November 1 beginning at 21.00 CET. Fans from all over the world can tune in for free to watch the band perform at this location. A fe...

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PAIN Frontman Interviewed In Helsinki; Video Available

Nina Rung from Domination conducted an interview with PAIN frontman Peter Tägtgren (see video below) prior to the Swedish band's October 9, 2008 concert at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland. Also available is video footage of the Tavastia performance, namely a rendition of the group's new track "Follow...