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PAIN's Tour Bus Searched By German Cops
Sweden's PAIN has issued the following update from its European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH: "Here we go again. We left Frankfurt [Germany] around noon today 'cause we had to wait for a new driver first. The new driver arrived and our 200-kilometer journey towards Bamberg began. After two...February 27, 2008
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PAIN: Footage From First Post-Beatdown Concert Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of Sweden's PAIN performing the song "End of the Line" this past Sunday (February 24) in Stuttgart, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "delain93"). As previously reported, PAIN members Peter Tägtgren (guitar/vocals),Johan Husgafvel (bass) and David Wallin (drums) were...February 26, 2008
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NEGATIVE: New Video Clip From Recording Studio Posted Online
Finnish hard/glam rockers NEGATIVE are currently recording their new CD with producer Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM). A new video clip from the studio sessions can be viewed below. NEGATIVE is currently looking for a new rhythm guitar player. Interested parties should e-mail a sample o...February 26, 2008
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PAIN On Leipzig Beatdown: 'What Happened Has Nothing To Do With Germany'
Swedish metallers PAIN — whose members Peter Tägtgren (guitar/vocals),Johan Husgafvel (bass) and David Wallin (drums) were assaulted Friday night (February 22) in Leipzig, Germany during a day off on the band's European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH — have issued the following update: "Firs...February 25, 2008
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PAIN Mainman Talks About Leipzig Assault
PAIN members Peter Tägtgren (guitar/vocals),Johan Husgafvel (bass) and David Wallin (drums) were assaulted Friday night (February 22) in Leipzig, Germany during a day off on the band's European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH. As a result, the group was forced to cancel Saturday's concert in...February 25, 2008
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PAIN's Leipzig Beatdown: The Bloody Aftermath
PAIN members Peter Tägtgren (guitar/vocals),Johan Husgafvel (bass) and David Wallin (drums) were assaulted last night (Friday, February 22) in Leipzig, Germany during a day off on the band's European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH. As a result, the group was forced to cancel tonight's concer...February 23, 2008
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PAIN Members Assaulted In Germany; Leipzig Show Cancelled
PAIN touring guitarist Marcus Jidell (ROYAL HUNT, HOUSE OF SHAKIRA) has issued the following update from the band's current European as the support act for NIGHTWISH: "We had to cancel the gig tonight in Leipzig [Germany] while some crazy assholes kicked Peter [Tägtgren, guitar/vocals], Johan [Husga...February 23, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: 'Dark Passsion Play' Certified Quadruple-Platinum In Finland
NIGHTWISH's latest album, "Dark Passsion Play", has been certified quadruple-platium in Finland for sales in excess of 120,000 copies. The CD has also been certified platinum in Switzerland, and gold in Germany, Sweden, Austria and Poland. NIGHTWISH was honored with an Echo award in the "Rock/Altern...February 22, 2008
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ROCK AM RING/ROCK IM PARK Festival Commercial Posted Online
A TV commercial for for this year's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals — which are scheduled to take place June 6-7 in the German towns of Nürburgring and Nürnberg, respectively — can be viewed below. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): 36 CRAZYFISTS ALTER BRI...February 21, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Begins Writing Material For New Solo Album
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has issued the following update: "Hello, my friends, and regards from Antigua, the land of the sea and sun! "I only heard nice stories about Antigua, so I came to this beautiful Caribbean island 10 days ago searching for some warmness and peace. "I feel that the...February 21, 2008
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SONIC SYNDICATE: More Festival Appearances Announced
Swedish metallers SONIC SYNDICATE have scheduled the following dates: Jun. 05 - SWE - Norje - Sweden Rock Jun. 06 - GER - Nürnberg - Rock im Park Jun. 08 - GER - Nürburgring - Rock am Ring Jun. 14 - AUT- Nickelsdorf - Novarock Jun. 27 - SWE - Göteborg - Metaltown Jun. 28 ...February 21, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN's 'Lost Northern Star' Remixed By PETER TÄGTGREN
Having released her "My Winter Storm" album last November, then followed this up with her first solo mini-tour in support of the CD, former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has confirmed that her new single will be the rousing "Die Alive". Produced by Daniel Presley and taken from "My Winter Storm", "...February 21, 2008
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, SERJ TANKIAN Confirmed For ROCK AM RING/ROCK IM PARK Festival
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, SERJ TANKIAN, CHRIS CORNELL, 36 CRAZYFISTS and JONATHAN DAVIS have been confirmed for this year's Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals, set to take place June 6-7 in the German towns of Nürburgring and Nürnberg, respectively. The festival billing is now shaping up as foll...February 20, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Video Of ECHO AWARDS Acceptance Speech Available
Footage of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH accepting an Echo award in the "Rock/Alternative (International)" category last Friday night (February 15) in Berlin, Germany can be viewed below. The other nominees in that category were FOO FIGHTERS, KAISER CHIEFS, MARILYN MANSON and WITHIN...February 20, 2008
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JOB FOR A COWBOY, UNEARTH Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
JOB FOR A COWBOY and UNEARTH have been confirmed for this year's installment of the 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 AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES AUTUMN AVANTASIA AXEL RUDI ...February 19, 2008
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