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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' Advances To Show's Final

Video footage of 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen performing two Finnish metal/hard rock classics on the national TV talent show "Idols" last night (Thursday, March 29) has been posted online on YouTube: * "Sielut Iskee Tulta" (originally by KILPI): video * "You Break My Heart" (originall...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Frontwoman Addresses EVANESCENCE Comparisons

Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with WITHIN TEMPTATION frontwoman Sharon Den Adel. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: You have released the new album, "The Heart Of Everything", surprisingly fast since your prior release. How come? Sharon Den...

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Ex-TRISTANIA Vocalist VIBEKE STENE: I Am Not The New Singer In NIGHTWISH

Norwegian singer Vibeke Stene (ex-TRISTANIA, Photo#1, Photo#2) has shot down reports that she has joined NIGHTWISH as the replacement for Tarja Turunen. Yesterday, Finland's biggest tabloid, Ilta-Sanomat, published the rumors that Stene accepted the job as new vocalist for the Finnish symphonic meta...

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NIGHTWISH: VIBEKE STENE Rumors Heat Up

Mikko Räsänen, the journalist who revealed the rumored identity of NIGHTWISH's new singer in the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, explained the decision to run the story to Norway's Dagbladet: "The name Vibeke Stene [Photo#1, Photo#2] first appeared a year ago, but so many vocalists have been mention...

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NIGHTWISH: New Singer's Identity Revealed?

Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat is reporting that NIGHTWISH has already chosen a replacement for singer Tarja Turunen, but the band is carefully guarding her identity. However, according to Ilta-Sanomat, the new vocalist is none other than former TRISTANIA frontwoman Vibeke Stene (Photo#1, Photo#2)....

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AMORPHIS: New Album Due In August; Single Release Planned For June

Finland's AMORPHIS spent the beginning of the year in the studio preparing its as-yet-untitled eighth album, due on August 29 in Finland and on August 31 in the rest of Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. As a first taste of the new material, a single will be released on June 27. The new CD was ...

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PARADISE LOST: 'In Requiem' U.S. Release Date Announced

British gothic metallers PARADISE LOST will release their 11th album, "In Requiem", in the U.S. on June 5 via Century Media Records. The artwork for the CD was created by Seth Siro Anton, who was the artwork designer for the group's last album, "Paradise Lost". The CD was produced by Rhys Fulber (FE...

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PARADISE LOST To Support NIGHTWISH In North America

British gothic metallers PARADISE LOST have been confirmed as the support act for NIGHTWISH on their upcoming North American tour. The trek will be only PARADISE LOST's third visit to the U.S. after previously supporting MORBID ANGEL and OPETH. Commented PARADISE LOST singer Nick Holmes: "We can't w...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' Certified Gold In Hungary

NIGHTWISH's latest album, "Once" (2004),has been certified gold in Hungary for sales in excess of 3,000 copies. NIGHTWISH will release a new single, entitled "Eva", on May 30. "Eva" will be an Internet-only single release, all profits from which shall be donated to a charity that will be announced...

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Former NIGHTWISH Singer Nominated For Finnish 'Grammy'

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has been nominated in the "Best Female Soloist of the Year" category at the Emma Gaala (Finnish Grammy equivalent). Also nominated in the "Soloist" category were Paula Koivuniemi, Emma Salokoski and Katri Ylander. The awards ceremony will be held on March 10 and...

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AMORPHIS Confirmed For Germany's WAVE GOTIK TREFFEN Festival

Finland's AMORPHIS has been confirmed for the Wave Gotik Treffen festival, set to take place May 25-28 in Leipzig, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are MOONSPELL, CRUACHAN, SUIDAKRA, PRIMORDIAL, EISBRECHER and REFLEXION, among many others. AMORPHIS recently finished recording its new CD at Sonic Pu...

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TAROT Confirmed For Romania's ARTMANIA FESTIVAL

TAROT, the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, has been confirmed for the Artmania Festival, set to take place June 15-17 in Sibiu, Romania. Also schuduled to appear are ANATHEMA, MY DYING BRIDE, HAGGARD and THE GATHERING. More bands will be announced soon. Sibiu was sel...

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Swiss Soprano Sings NIGHTWISH On National TV In Switzerland; Video Available

A video clip of Swiss soprano Noëmi Nadelmann singing a version of NIGHTWISH's "Ghost Love Score" late last month on the Swiss TV talent show "MusicStar" has been posted online at this location (Real Media). NIGHTWISH will release a new single, entitled "Eva", on May 30. "Eva" will be an Internet-on...

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NIGHTWISH: Video Blog From ABBEY ROAD Studios Available

A NIGHTWISH video blog, featuring footage of the band recording the orchestra parts for their forthcoming album at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London, England, has been posted online at this location. NIGHTWISH will release a new single, entitled "Eva", on May 30. "Eva" will be an Internet-only...

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STRATOVARIUS: First Installment Of New Album Video Blog Available

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have posted the first installment of their 2007 new album video blog at YouTube.com. STRATOVARIUS mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki and drummer Jörg Michael recently completed the basic demos in Germany for the band's new album (whose title consists of two separate...