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FINNTROLL At Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of FINNTROLL performing the song "Ormhäxan" from their latest album "Ur Jordens Djup" live at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium on June 24, 2007 has been posted at YouTube. FINNTROLL's fifth album, "Ur Jordens Djup", entered the German Media Control chart at posit...

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TAROT: Video Interview, Live Footage From Romania Available

A video interview with TAROT — the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala — followed by some live footage from the Artmania festival in Sibiu, Romania (held June 15-17) can be found on Metalhead TV. TAROT released its latest album, entitled "Crows Fly Black", in continental...

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AMORPHIS: TUSKA 2003 Concert Footage Posted Online

Professionally filmed video footage of AMORPHIS's July 11, 2003 performance at the Tuska festival in Helsinki, Finland has been posted at the Metal Videos web site. Nuclear Blast Records has posted audio samples from AMORPHIS' upcoming single, "Silent Waters", at this location. Due on June 27, the "...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Dark Passion Play' Listening Session Report Available

Kari Helenius of the Finnish magazine Imperiumi was present at the listening session at Finnvox Studio in Helsinki for NIGHTWISH's new studio album, "Dark Passion Play". His report was translated by "Anssi" at the official NIGHTWISH forum and is available for viewing in three parts: Part#1, Part#2,...

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NIGHTWISH's 'Dark Passion Play' Is Most Expensive Album Ever Produced In Finland

According to the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, NIGHTWISH's upcoming "Dark Passion Play" CD could very well turn out to be the most expensive album ever produced in Finland. "The final cost of the album was around 500,000 euros [approximately $670,000]," stated band leader Tuomas Holopainen. "We di...

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NIGHTWISH To Take Part In German Signing Session

NIGHTWISH leader/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and new vocalist Anette Olzon will take part in a signing session on July 27 at the Nuclear Blast shop in Donzdorf (near Stuttgart),Germany. The session will run from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. As previously reported, NIGHTWISH has set "Dark Passion Play"...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' ARI KOIVUNEN Releases 'Hear My Call' Video

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has released the video for his first solo single, "Hear My Call". The song was written by Nino Laurenne (THUNDERSTONE) and Pasi Heikkilä (45 DEGREE WOMAN),who also produced Ari Koivunen's...

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NIGHTWISH: While Your Lips Are Still Red

The video of the track "While Your Lips Are Still Red", written by NIGHTWISH leader/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen as the main theme for the upcoming Finnish feature film "Lieksa!" is now available on YouTube. The song features NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala on vocals, Tuomas on keys and NI...

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NIGHTWISH: New Album Details Revealed

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH has set "Dark Passion Play" as the title of its new album, due on September 28 via Nuclear Blast Records (most of Europe),September 26 via Spinefarm Records/Universal (Finland) and September 28 via Roadrunner Records (USA). The track listing for the ef...

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VANISHING POINT Finishes Mixing New Album

Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT has finished recording and mixing its new album, "Where Truth Lies", for a late 2007 release 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 Melbourne....

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AMORPHIS: 'Silent Waters' Single Samples Available

Nuclear Blast Records has posted audio samples from AMORPHIS' upcoming single, "Silent Waters", at this location. Due on June 27, the "Silent Waters" single will contain the following tracks: 01. Silent Waters (edit) 02. Sign 03. Silent Waters (album version) The cover artwork for AMORPHIS's upcomin...

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Finnish Folk Metallers TURISAS At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival; Video Available

Professionally filmed video footage of Finnish folk metallers TURISAS performing at the Download festival earlier today (Saturday, June 9) at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England has been posted at YouTube. Century Media Records has set a July 17 North American release date for the sophomore albu...

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NIGHTWISH To Headline ON A DARK WINTER'S NIGHT Festivals

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH has been confirmed as the headliner of the On A Dark Winter's Night festivals, set to take place in Austria and Germany on December 28 and 29 respectively. The details are as follows: Dec. 28 - Arena – Salzburg, Austria Dec. 29 - König-Pilsener-Arena -...

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AMORPHIS: 'Silent Waters' Album Artwork Available

The cover artwork for AMORPHIS's upcoming album, "Silent Waters", has been posted online at this location. The CD was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, Finland. Mixing duties were handled by Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS) at Finnvox studios. "Silent Waters" track listing: 01. Weav...

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' Tops Album Chart

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has topped the Finnish album chart with his solo debut, "Fuel for the Fire" (Sony BMG). View the whole chart at this location. Check out audio samples here (IMPORTANT: You must hold your cu...