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MISERY SPEAKS, GRANTIG Sign With DRAKKAR RECORDS

Drakkar Records (LORDI, NIGHTWISH, ENSIFERUM, THE SORROW) has announced the signing of two young, promising metal acts from Germany: MISERY SPEAKS and GRANTIG: "We continue to focus on young talents,"comments label manager Marius Kopec. "Of course, classic artist development has become increasingly...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: New Audio Interview Available

An audio interview with former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has been posted on Metalhead.ro. Tarja reveals that NIGHTWISH is still an important part of her life and something she feels difficult to leave behind. She also talks about the things that inspire her, the concept of her new solo albu...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Dark Passion Play' Certified Double Platinum In Finland

NIGHTWISH's new album, "Dark Passion Play", has been certified double platinum in Finland for sales in excess of 60,000 copies within two days of the CD's release. NIGHTWISH has scheduled a special in-store performance at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey on October 19 at 6:00 p.m. Pre-order either...

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SHADOWSIDE: 'Theatre Of Shadows' U.S. Artwork Revealed

Chavis Records has released the cover art for the U.S. version of the debut album from Brazilian heavy metallers SHADOWSIDE, entitled "Theatre of Shadows". The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Enter the Shadowside 02. Vampire Hunter 03. Highlight 04. We Want a Miracle 05. Illusions 06. Qu...

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NIGHTWISH: Limited Mailorder Version Of 'Dark Passion Play' Includes Demo Cuts

A limited mailorder edition of NIGHTWISH's new album, "Dark Passion Play", is now available through the Nuclear Blast Music Shop for 50 euros (approximately $71). The package comes in the shape of a plaque award (dimensions: 18cm x 18cm x 3cm) and includes the bonus CD featured in the digipack versi...

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MACBETH: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

The cover artwork for MACBETH's new album, "Superangelic Hate Bringers" has been posted at www.macbeth.it. Due on November 16 via Dragonheart Records, the CD was recorded in two different studios, including a private studio in Reykjavik, Iceland and New Sin studios in Italy, where the band also mixe...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN: Video Interview Available

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 23-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, was interviewed by Finland's Get In The Pit on September 14, 2007 at the Scooprock festival in Mikkeli, Finland. The seven-minute chat, which was conducted in Finnish, can now be viewed wit...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: Budapest, London Dates Rescheduled

Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has been forced to reschedule the Budapest, Hungary and London, UK dates on her upcoming tour due to "new promotional activities in Germany." The Budapest show has been moved from November 29 to November 27, while the London concert has been postponed to Dec...

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NIGHTWISH: Florida, California Dates Moved Off DISNEY Property

NIGHTWISH's previously announced November 15, 2007 concert in Florida has been moved from House of Blues in Lake Buena Vista to Club Firestone in Orlando. Similarly, NIGHTWISH's November 6 concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California will now be taking place at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa An...

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NIGHTWISH: More Helsinki Concert Footage Posted Online

More fan-filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's concert Wednesday night (September 26) at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland has surfaced and can be viewed below. NIGHTWISH's performance in Helsinki took place in conjunction with a release party for the group's new album, "Dark Passion Play". The band took...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: Finnish Date Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has added a Finnish date to her upcoming November/December European tour. Her schedule is now as follows: Nov. 25 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbia Club Nov. 27 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom Nov. 29 - Budapest, Hungary @ Petöfi Hall Dec. 02 - Moscow, Russia @ Club...

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NIGHTWISH: Helsinki Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's concert last night (Wednesday, September 26) at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland can be viewed below. NIGHTWISH's performance in Helsinki took place in conjunction with a release party for the group's new album, "Dark Passion Play". The group took the stage under...

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NIGHTWISH: Helsinki, Tallinn Concert Photos Available

As expected, NIGHTWISH performed at the Helsinki (Finland) release party for the group's new album, "Dark Passion Play" earlier tonight (Wednesday, September 26) at club Tavastia. The group took the stage under the guise of a NIGHTWISH cover band called NATUVISSYSET and played a similar set to the o...

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AMORPHIS, HANOI ROCKS To Perform At RADIO ROCK FINLANDIA

AMORPHIS and HANOI ROCKS will perform at Radio Rock Finlandia at the Helsinki Ice Hall on December 5, the eve of the Finnish Independence Day. The concert will be hosted by Radio Rock and broadcast live on said radio station as well as on Finnish TV channel 4 (Nelonen). Other bands featured at the e...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Dark Passion Play' Sells 40,000 Copies In Finland First Day Of Release

According to a posting on NIGHTWISH's web site, the group's brand new album, "Dark Passion Play", has already sold more than 42,000 copies in Finland after being released earlier today (Wednesday, September 26),which is more than enough for it to be certified platinum (signifying sales in excess of...