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OPERATIKA Seeks New Bassist

New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA are seeking a new bassist. Requirements are as follows * Must have transportation * Must be able to practice once or twice a week * Must have good gear * Must want to play lots of shows (local and out-of-state) Interested parties can contact the g...
April 26, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Schedules Warsaw Signing Session

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will take part in a signing session at the Empik Megastore - Nowy Swiat in Warsaw, Poland on May 13, one day after her show in in the city. The session will begin at 12 noon. Turunen released her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. at the ...
April 25, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Sayreville Show Cancelled

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have cancelled the first show (May 5 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey) of their previously announced spring 2008 U.S. tour due to logistical reasons. According to a source familiar with the situation, NIGHTWISH's gear was to fly from Me...
April 24, 2008
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NIGHTWISH, SONATA ARCTICA: New York City Show Added In September

The final show of NIGHTWISH's fall 2008 U.S. tour with support from SONATA ARCTICA will take place on September 27 at the Nokia Theater in New York City. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Aug. 29 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero Aug. 30 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium Sep. 04 - ...
April 24, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Video Footage From Lyon In-Store Posted Online

France's Radio Metal has posted a nine-minute report from NIGHTWISH's April 9, 2008 in-store appearance in Lyon. The French-language clip, which features interviews with fans, can be viewed below. "The Islander", the new single from NIGHTWISH, will be released on May 21 and will include the followin...
April 23, 2008
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NEGATIVE Signs With WARNER MUSIC

Finnish hard/glam rockers NEGATIVE have reportedly inked a new deal with Warner Music. The group was previously signed to Roadrunner Records for all territories outside Scandinavia, Italy, Russia and Japan. In other news, NEGATIVE lead singer Jonne Aaron and guitarist Larry Love were the featured mu...
April 22, 2008
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AMORPHIS To Be Interviewed On Greek TV This Wednesday

On Wednesday, April 23, Greece's Omega TV will broadcast an interview with AMORPHIS on the "Evolution" show, starting at 8 p.m. local time. For more information, go to this location. The Hard Way's interview with Tomi Joutsen and Esa Holopainen of AMORPHIS can be viewed below. AMORPHIS' latest album...
April 21, 2008
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NEGATIVE To Perform On Sweden's 'Nyhetsmorgon'

Finnish hard/glam rockers NEGATIVE will be the featured musical guests on the "Nyhetsmorgon" program on Sweden's TV4's on Monday, April 21. The band will perform two songs: the new single "Won't Let Go" and "The Moment of our Love". "Won't Let Go" is available for streaming on the group's MySpace pa...
April 20, 2008
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NIGHTWISH Performs PAIN 'Cover' In Lisbon; Video Available

Swedish metallers PAIN, who just completed a European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH, have issued the following update: "Wow!!! The show last night [Saturday, April 19 in Lisbon, Portugal] was... special. To all of you who weren't there, Peter [Tgtgren, PAIN guitarist/vocalist] brought everyb...
April 20, 2008
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PAIN Checks In From 'Country #18'

Swedish metallers PAIN, who are currently on the road in Europe as the support act for NIGHTWISH, have issued the following update: "Two days ago we arrived to country #18, the last country for us on this tour. Our arrival day was also a day off which we spent with NIGHTWISH at their hotel. No ...
April 20, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Full-Length Concert Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has released a full-length concert video on YouTube filmed on December 8, 2007 in Kuusankoski, Finland. The entire show can be found at this location. Watch a couple of the clips below. Turunen released her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. at the e...
April 18, 2008
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MORBID ANGEL, DIABLO, THE SCOURGER Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA Festival

MORBID ANGEL, FIELDS OF THE NEPHILIM, DIABLO, THE SCOURGER, KYPCK, SOTAJUMALA, TRACEDAWN and SHADE EMPIRE have been confirmed for the eleventh annual edition of the Tuska open-air festival, set to take place June 27-29 at the Kaisaniemi park in Helsinki, Finland. A total of 32 bands will perform on...
April 17, 2008
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STORMLORD: New Song Posted Online

Italian "extreme epic metal" band STORMLORD has posted a new song, entitled "Mare Nostrum", on its MySpace page. The track is the title cut of the group's long-awaited fourth full-length album, due on May 23 via Locomotive Records. The CD was recorded at Giuseppe Orlando's Outer Sound Studios (NECRO...
April 17, 2008
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MORTAL SIN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Long-running Australian thrashers MORTAL SIN 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 shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA A...
April 16, 2008
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HOLY MOSES Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES 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 shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AIRBOURNE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA AVENG...
April 16, 2008