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NIGHTWISH: More European Tour Dates Announced

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have scheduled the following European tour dates early next year: Feb. 19 - Visla Hall Krakow Poland Feb. 20 - Lucerna Music Hall Prague Czech Republic Feb. 21 - Arena Berlin Germany Feb. 23 - Arena Leipzig Germany Feb. 24 - Schleyerhalle Stuttgart Germa...

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NIGHTWISH: How 'Dark Passion Play' Became Finland's Most Expensive Album Of All Time

NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka Nevalainen has told the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat that the band's new album, "Dark Passion Play", which will be released in stores — at least in Finland — on September 26 (October 2 in North America) cost "roughly half a million europs to record. "We don't know the...

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NIGHTWISH: New 'Dark Passion Play' E-Card Available

A new e-card for NIGHTWISH's latest album, "Dark Passion Play", is available at this location. "Dark Passion Play" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on October 2 via Roadrunner Records. NIGHTWISH's video for the song "Bye Bye Bueatiful" has been released and can be viewed below. The clip was shot...

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VANISHING POINT: 'The Fourth Season' Audio Samples Available

Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT has posted several audio samples from its new album, "The Fourth Season". Released late last month via Dockyard 1, the follow-up to 2005's "Embrace the Silence" was once again recorded with Endel Rivers at Palm studios in the band's hometown of Melbo...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Bye Bye Beautiful' Video Posted Online

NIGHTWISH's video for the song "Bye Bye Bueatiful" has been released and can be viewed below. The clip was shot in Los Angeles with director Antti Jokinen (BEYONCÉ, WYCLEF JEAN, KORN, MISSY ELLIOT, STRATOVARIUS, SHANIA TWAIN, CELINE DION). NIGHTWISH shot two videos in Los Angeles with Antti Jokinen,...

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NIGHTWISH Performs 'Secret' Gig In Estonia; Photos, Setlist, Video Footage Available

NIGHTWISH made its live debut with new singer Anette Olzon last night (Saturday, September 22) at Rock Café in Tallinn, Estonia. The group, which appeared under the guise of a NIGHTWISH "cover band" called NACHTWASSER, performed the following tracks: 01. Intro + Bye Bye Beautiful 02. Cadence Of Her...

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NOVEMBRE: New Album Details Revealed

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 Schedules New Jersey In-Store Performance; First Spring 2008 U.S. Date Announced

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH has scheduled a special in-store performance at Vintage Vinyl Records in Fords, New Jersey on October 19 at 6:00 p.m. Pre-order the group's new CD, "Dark Passion Play" at this location to get a wristband which will guarantee admittance to the in-store....

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SHADOWSIDE Signs With CHAVIS RECORDS

Brazilian heavy metal outfit SHADOWSIDE has signed with Chavis Records for the release of its latest CD, "Theatre of Shadows". SHADOWSIDE is led by female vocalist extraordinaire Dani Nolden. Dani's powerful vocal style and charismatic stage presence has her quickly rising to the top within the rock...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: Snippet Of Two New Songs Available For Download

A very exclusive free download snippet for a limited period of time of two brand new songs from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new solo album, "My Winter Storm", is available at www.mywinterstorm.com (free registration required). Tarja Turunen's cover version of the ALICE COOPER smash "Pois...

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HIM Single Fails To Make It Into British Top 40 On Release

According to Helsingin Sanomat, Finnish rock act HIM's latest single, a track called "Kiss of Dawn", failed to crack the official British Top 40 chart the week of its release. The song entered the British chart at 59, outside the official Top 40 list. "Kiss of Dawn" is the first HIM single in ...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: 'My Winter Storm' London Listening Session Report

UK-based music journalist Dave Ling has posted the following message on his web site: "I zoomed back to London to attend yesterday's [Sunday, September 16] world premiere of Tarja Turunen's new album, 'My Winter Storm', followed by a press conference from the former NIGHTWISH frontwoman. Given that...

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LULLACRY: Seven New Songs In The Works

Guitarist Sami Vauhkonen of the Finnish female-fronted heavy rock outfit LULLACRY has issued the following update: We've had some difficulties to rehearse new material 'cause the bassist 'Heavy' [Kimmi Hiltunen] is suffering from some kind of, what the fu%& it's called… Whatever, his arm is quit...

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NIGHTWISH: Buy Signed Copy Of 'Dark Passion Play'

On Tuesday, October 2, Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will release their new LP, "Dark Passion Play", in the U.S. via Roadrunner Records. This album will be released in two configurations — the single-disc standard version and two-CD "special edition" which will contain one bonus trac...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Covers ALICE COOPER On Upcoming CD

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has recorded a cover version of the ALICE COOPER smash "Poison". The song, which will appear on Turunen's upcoming solo album, "My Winter Storm", was laid down at the same studio where the original track was recorded — The Village Recorder (a.k.a. The Village) i...