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NIGHTWISH Schedules Russian Concert
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will return to Russian soil to play a one-off show at the Palace Of Sport in Luzhniki, Moscow on October 11, 2008. Support at the gig will come from PAIN. Video footage of NIGHTWISH's June 26, 2008 concert at the Kaisaniemi venue in Helsinki, Finland can...July 4, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: In Writing Mode
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has issued the following update: "I have been spending a couple of weeks writing new songs with my friends here in Antigua, in the beautiful island surroundings. The result is telling of the great and inspiring atmosphere we have had. I mean, the songs are REALL...July 1, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Footage From Helsinki Concert Posted Online
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted video footage from their June 26, 2008 concert at the Kaisaniemi venue in Helsinki, Finland. Watch the "Slaying the Dreamer" and "7 Days to the Wolves" clips below. NIGHTWISH was recently honored with a platinum award in Germany for sales in...July 1, 2008
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OPERATIKA To Release 'The Calling' In November
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA will release their debut CD, "The Calling", on November 17 through Scarlet Records. According to a press release, the album has been described as "the perfect combination of singer Slava Popova's harmonious operatic vocals, powerful guitar riffs a...June 27, 2008
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DARK EMPIRE: New Members Announced
Guitarist Matt Moliti of the New Jersey-based thrash/prog/metal act DARK EMPIRE has issued the following update: "I'm really pleased to announce that we can name the new drummer and bass player for DARK EMPIRE. Filling in the long vacant bass position is Randy Knecht, and taking up the drum position...June 27, 2008
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OPERATIKA Taps SYMPHONY X Bassist For Poughkeepsie Concert
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA have enlisted SYMPHONY X's Michael LePond to play bass for the band's August 31 concert at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York as support for SONATA ARCTICA. OPERATIKA will release its debut CD, "The Calling", later in the year through Scarlet Re...June 26, 2008
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TORTURE DIVISION: Rehearsal Footage Posted Online
Video footage of TORTURE DIVISION the new Swedish death metal band featuring guitarist Lord K. Philipson (THE PROJECT HATE, GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),bassist/vocalist Jrgen Sandstrm (VICIOUS ART, THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) and drummer Tobias "Tobben" Gustafsson (VOMITORY) playing t...June 25, 2008
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NIGHTWISH Schedules Helsinki Signing Session
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will take part in a signing session at their Kaisaniemi concert in Helsinki, Finland on June 26. The event will begin immediately after doors open at 16.30. NIGHTWISH was recently honored with a platinum award in Germany for sales in excess of 50,000 cop...June 25, 2008
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SOULFLY Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
SOULFLY has been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Bloodstock Open Air festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC CROWNING GLORY DESTRUCTION...June 24, 2008
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TAROT's 'Undead Indeed' Tops Finnish Music DVD Chart
"Undead Indeed", the new DVD from TAROT the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala has topped the Music DVD chart in the band's home country in its first week of release. TAROT released the two-DVD and two-CD versions of "Undead Indeed" in Finland on June 11. "Undead Indeed"...June 21, 2008
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SWEET SAVAGE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Reactivated NWOBHM legends SWEET SAVAGE (based in Belfast, Northern Ireland) have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY D...June 21, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN...June 20, 2008
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EPHEL DUATH Prepares To Enter Studio
Italian experimental jazz metallers EPHEL DUATH will enter Outer Sound Studios in Rome on July 14 with producer Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE, KLIMT 1918) to complete the recording sessions for their new album, "Through My Dog's Eyes". The drums for the CD have already been recorded by Marco Minnemann...June 20, 2008
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QUEENSRCHE Guitarist To Guest On New ALMAH Album
QUEENSRCHE guitarist Mike Stone has recorded a guest solo for one of the tracks on the forthcoming sophomore album from ALMAH, the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass). According to ALMAH, "[Mike] was in Brazil doing shows with QUEENSRCHE and was kind enough...June 18, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Interviewed At UK's DOWNLOAD Festival; Video Available
James Allman of Baconmusic conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the chat in two parts below. Turunen's touring lineup is as follows: * Tarja Turunen - Vocals * Doug W...June 17, 2008
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