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Finnish Gothic Metallers CHARON Release First New Single In 15 Years, 'Fall Of Angels'

One of Finland's most notable goth metal bands of the 2000s CHARON is making a long-awaited comeback. Originally founded in Raahe in 1992, CHARON broke into the forefront of the Finnish metal scene with its 2002 album "Downhearted". During their active years, the band released a total of five studio...

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ZOË M. FEDEROFF Abruptly Exits CRADLE OF FILTH Mid-Tour 'For Personal Reasons'

Zoë M. Federoff has announced her exit from CRADLE OF FILTH. The 33-year-old Federoff, who joined CRADLE OF FILTH in 2022 as the band's female vocalist and keyboardist, released the following statement earlier today (Sunday, August 24) via social media: "It is with deep regret I share that for pers...

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III — Candles & Beginnings

It has become apparent over the last 20 years that Tomas Holopainen is not in the business of simply making music. Particularly in recent times, NIGHTWISH albums have become experiences: colossal works of artistic and philosophical intricacy, with grand themes and a maximalist approach to illuminati...

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EPICA's SIMONE SIMONS On Her Introduction To Symphonic Metal: 'I Thought It Was Magical'

In a new interview with Brazil's Gustavo Maiato, EPICA singer Simone Simons was asked if she was "already a fan" of the symphonic metal genre before the making of the band's debut album, 2003's "The Phantom Agony". She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Yes. Yeah, I was. Before I knew...

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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN: Why I Decided To Go Public With My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

In a new interview with Hakos Pervanidis of the Metal Hammer Greece TV program TV War, NIGHTWISH's Floor Jansen discussed her decision to go public with her breast cancer diagnosis back in October 2022. Asked why she felt the need to share her diagnosis with her fans and not keep it private, the 44-...

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Watch: NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Reunites With MARKO HIETALA For Two Songs At Finland's KUOPIOROCK Festival

NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen reunited with the band's former bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala on stage yesterday (Saturday, July 26) at the Kuopiorock festival at Väinölänniemi in Kuopio, Finland to perform two songs. First, Floor came up during Marko's set on the Matkus Stage for a rendition of "Lef...

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ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN Recruits NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN For New Single 'We'll Never Know'

Arjen Anthony Lucassen has announced his latest solo album, "Songs No One Will Hear". Coming 13 years after his previous solo release, this soundtrack to humanity's final days is due on September 12, 2025 on InsideOut Music. Today, Arjen shared "We'll Never Know (feat Floor Jansen)", the second sing...

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Watch: FLOOR JANSEN Performs NIGHTWISH, REVAMP And AFTER FOREVER Songs At Czech Republic's MASTERS OF ROCK

Fan-filmed video of NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen's July 12 solo concert at the Masters Of Rock festival in Vizovice, Czech Republic can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, Floor's setlist for the show was as follows: 01. Wolf And Dog (REVAMP song) 02. Noise (NIGHTWISH song) 03. Invincible 04. S...

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NIGHTWISH Side Project AURI Releases New Single 'Museum Of Childhood' From Upcoming 'III - Candles & Beginnings' Album

AURI, the project featuring NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and his wife, popular Finnish singer Johanna Kurkela, will release its third studio album, "III - Candles & Beginnings", on August 15, 2025. Propelled by the celestial voice of Kurkela, the lush sonic landscapes of Holop...

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Watch: THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL Performs With Singer KARI RUESLÅTTEN For First Time In Three Decades

Norwegian progressive doom metallers THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the two records they released in 1994 with singer Kari Rueslåtten, the acclaimed "Tears Laid In Earth" full-length album and the groundbreaking "Sorrow" EP, by reuniting for select shows in 2025 and 2...

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ERIC PETERSON Says TESTAMENT's Collaboration With NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Is 'Not Gonna Happen'

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson spoke about the band's upcoming follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "I'm really excited about the new record. There's some 'Gatheri...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Vocalist TARJA TURUNEN Wants To Meet Singer Who Replaced Her, ANETTE OLZON: 'We Have A Lot To Talk' About

In a new interview with Brazil's Heavy Talk, ex-NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen was asked about the fact that she and another former NIGHTWISH vocalist, Anette Olzon, are following each other on social media and whether there are any plans for the two of them to collaborate. Tarja responded (as trans...

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TARJA TURUNEN Doesn't Miss Anything From Her Time With NIGHTWISH: 'We Did Great Music Together, But We Were Not Happy'

In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen was asked if she misses anything from her time with the band. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don't, actually. I don't. Because the music lives. It lives in my heart. It lives out there. It wil...

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NIGHTWISH Side Project AURI Announces Third Album 'III - Candles & Beginnings'

AURI, the project featuring NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and his wife, popular Finnish singer Johanna Kurkela, will release its third studio album, "III - Candles & Beginnings", on August 15, 2025. Propelled by the celestial voice of Kurkela, the lush sonic landscapes of Holop...

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Watch: TESTAMENT Celebrates 35th Anniversary Of 'Practice What You Preach' Album At 'An Evening With…' Tour Kick-Off

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT kicked off their "An Evening With Testament" tour Wednesday night (April 30) at Rialto Theater in Tucson, Arizona. The trek celebrates the 35th anniversary of TESTAMENT's third album, "Practice What You Preach", which achieved near-gold status in the United...