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Dark Passion Play

Just in case you thought NIGHTWISH was gonna lose their confidence after a well-publicized vocalist change and years off from the studio, feast on this: "The Poet and the Pendulum", the opening track on "Dark Passion Play", is a fourteen-minute-long, five part epic, what would have been an album sid...

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NOVEMBRE: 'The Blue' Audio Samples Available

Italy's NOVEMBRE will release its new album, "The Blue" (cover artwork),on November 5 via Peaceville Records. The CD was recorded at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland with producer Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, SENTENCED, AMORPHIS). "The Blue" track listing: 01. Aenemia 02. Triesteitaliana 03. Cobal...

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NIGHTWISH Performs At New Jersey Record Store

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH performed a 30-minute set earlier today (Friday, October 19) at New Jersey's legendary independent record store Vintage Vinyl. The event was produced by YeboTV.com and was offered to fans as a free webcast stream worldwide. The setlist was as follows: 01...

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DARKTHRONE To Record New Song This Month

Anthony Morgan of Lucem Fero recently conducted an e-mail interview with DARKTHRONE's Fenriz. An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: Q: The album name ("F.O.A.D.") has a somewhat punk vibe to it, so what punk elements do you feel this album incorporates? Fenriz: "There's much more...

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Former SOILWORK Guitarist PETER WICHERS: New Audio Interview Available

A brand new Nuclear Blast Records podcast featuring interview with NIGHTWISH and former SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers (producer of "Out of the Dark", the second of two compilation CDs celebrating Nuclear Blast Records' 20th anniversary) is available for download at this location. Also included ar...

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MACBETH: 'Without You' Video Posted Online

MACBETH's video for the song "Without You" can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in Italy with director Mirco Andreis. "Without You" comes off the Italian band's new album, "Superangelic Hate Bringers" (cover arrtwork),due on November 16 via Dragonheart Records. The CD was recorded in two differ...

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NIGHTWISH: New Fanblog Video Available

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH has posted a new fanblog video clip featuring footage from the group's recent rehearsal sessions in Finland and the "secret" concert in Helsinki. Watch it at this location. As previously reported, NIGHTWISH will perform live on Friday, October 19 at New...

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NIGHTWISH Mainman: 'I Hope To Get A Chance To Score A Movie Someday'

Scott McLennan of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On creating the sort of big, emotional and epic music that could easily serve as a movie soundtrack: "I love film mu...

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NIGHTWISH: Quebec City Show Announced; More Concert Footage Available

Another date has been released for NIGHTWISH's upcoming spring 2008 North American tour: May 9, 2008 at Centre de Foires in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. This show is now on sale through EnterTheVault.com. To help accomodate the demand for tickets for NIGHTWISH's sold-out concert at the Metropolis th...

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Finnish 'Guitar Heroes' Album: More Details Revealed

11 of the most respected and talented Finnish heavy metal guitarists came together in the studio to record an album for everyone who loves virtuous playing and guitar solos from outer space. With internationally acclaimed shredders like Alexi Laiho and Roope Latvala (CHILDREN OF BODOM),Timo Tolkki...

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NIGHTWISH: More Footage Available From U.S. Tour Kick-Off

More fan-filmed video footage (courtesy of decshz) is available from the first show of NIGHTWISH's current U.S. tour, which kicked off Monday night (October 15) at Jaxx in West Springfield, Virginia. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Intro + Bye Bye Beautiful 02. Cadence of Her Last Breath 03....

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NIGHTWISH Kicks Off U.S. Tour In Virginia; Video Available

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH made their U.S. live debut with new singer Anette Olzon last night (Monday, October 15) at Jaxx in West Springfield, Virginia. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Intro + Bye Bye Beautiful 02. Cadence of Her Last Breath 03. Dark Chest of Wonders 04....

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NIGHTWISH: 'Dark Passion Play' Enters Australian Chart At No. 42

According to a posting on NIGHTWISH's official web site, the group's new album, "Dark Passion Play", has entered the Australian chart at position No. 42. The updated list of "Dark Passion Play" first-week chart positions is as follows: #1 - Germany #1 - Finland #1 - Switzerland #1 - Hungary #1 - Cro...

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NIGHTWISH: Official Spring 2008 Tour Announcement Coming In Early November

Another date has been leaked for NIGHTWISH's upcoming spring 2008 North American tour: May 15 at The Drink in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The band is also expected to perform at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California on May 22; and at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 24. The Regina...

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FINNTROLL: Video Interview With VRETH Posted Online

A nine-minute video interview with FINNTROLL frontman Mathias Lillmåns (a.k.a. Vreth) conducted by The Dude Von Doom can be viewed below. FINNTROLL's fifth album, "Ur Jordens Djup", entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 91. The CD, which was recorded by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump s...