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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...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Schedules European Tour Dates

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has scheduled the following shows in November/December: Nov. 25 - D - Berlin Columbia Club Nov. 29 - HU - Budapest Petöfi Hall Dec. 10 - D - Köln Live Music Hall Dec. 13 - NL - Amsterdam Melkweg Dec. 18 - CH - Zürich X-Tra Turunen has revealed the ...

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NIGHTWISH: More 'Amaranth' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

NIGHTWISH's new single, "Amaranth", has achieved the following first-week European chart results: Finland: #1 Spain: #1 Hungary: #1 Norway: #1 UK: #1 (Rock) Denmark: #4 UK: #5 (Indie) Switzerland: #14 Germany: #16 Austria: #33 Netherlands: #47 UK: #120 (Top 200) France's Radio Metal has posted new a...

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TRISTANIA: The Search For New Singer Is Over

TRISTANIA's male vocalist Østen Bergøy has issued the following update: "On behalf of TRISTANIA, and myself, I would like to apologize for the silence from our camp these last few months. It has not been our intention to keep you in the dark, or to hide from our responsibility to inform you about wh...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Walk Alone' Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's video for the song "I Walk Alone", can be viewed below. The clip was shot in Berlin, Germany with director Jörn Heitmann, who previously worked with NIGHTWISH on the "Sleeping Sun" clip in 2005. The "I Walk Alone" single will be released mid-October Universal...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Announces Band Lineup For Upcoming Shows

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has revealed the lineup of the backing band that will accompany her for the "warm-up concerts" that will take place in November/December in Germany, Russia, Belgium, Finland and other European countries. It will be as follows: Bass: Doug Wimbish Guitars: Alex Sc...

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INDICA To Support NIGHTWISH In Scandinavia

Finnish pop/rock band INDICA will support NIGHTWISH on their upcoming Scandinavian tour. The dates are as follows: Nov. 28 - KB Hallen - Copenhagen Denmark Nov. 30 - Lisebergshallen - Göteborg Sweden Dec. 01 - Sentrum Scene - Oslo, Norway Dec. 02 - Sentrum Scene - Oslo, Norway Dec. 04 - Arenan - Sto...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer To Take Part In London Meet-And-Greet

Ex-NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will take part in a meet-and-greet session organized by the U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine. Rock Sound is offering lucky readers the opportunity to hear tracks from Turunen's new solo album, watch the video for her new single, and put their questions to the woman hersel...

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AMORPHIS: 'Silent Waters' Enters German Chart At No. 44

AMORPHIS' new album, "Silent Waters", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 44. As previously reported, "Silent Waters", is now available for streaming in its entirety at MP3.com. Due in North America September 18, the CD is the second AMORPHIS album to feature singer Tomi Jouts...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: New Single Available For Streaming

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new single, "I Walk Alone", is available for streaming on the Spainish web site Rafabasa.com. A video for the song was recently shot in Berlin, Germany with director Jörn Heitmann, who previously worked with NIGHTWISH on the "Sleeping Sun" clip in 2005. The si...