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Former NIGHTWISH Singer Announces Working Title Of New Solo CD

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has posted the following message on her web site: "With renewed energy after some holidays I am 100 % working in the new album at the moment. "I have now a very difficult task ahead: to decide only a bunch of songs that will make it to the final album. ...

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STRATOVARIUS, LORDI, NIGHTWISH Members To Write Songs For Finnish 'Idols' Winner

According to the Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat, Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS),Tomi Putaansuu (a.k.a. Mr. Lordi; LORDI),Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT),Janne Joutsenniemi (SUBURBAN TRIBE),Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA) and Jarkko Ahola (TERÄSBETONI) are among the metal musicians who will contrib...

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MACBETH Completes Work On New Album

Italian gothic metallers MACBETH have finished recording their fourth album. According to a press release, the CD will feature ten tracks and a "renewed sound." Commented the band: "The album is done and we can't wait to let you hear it! We've finally arrived at an album title and some artwork conce...

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AMORPHIS: Moscow Concert Footage Posted Online

Bootleg video footage of Finnish metallers AMORPHIS performing in Moscow, Russia back in 2005 has been posted online at the Metal Videos web site (running time: one hour, 27 minutes). AMORPHIS spent the beginning of the year in the studio preparing its as-yet-untitled eighth album, due on August 29...

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FINNTROLL: 'Ur Jordens Djup' Enters German Chart At No. 91

FINNTROLL's fifth album, "Ur Jordens Djup", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 91. The CD, which was recorded by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, is the group's first release with new vocalist Mathias Lillmåns (a.k.a. Vreth; TWILIGHT MOON) following the depart...

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ALL ENDS Featuring IN FLAMES Guitarist's Sister: Debut EP Due In May

ALL ENDS, the new Swedish band featuring Emma Gelotte (sister of IN FLAMES guitarist Björn Gelotte) and Tinna Karlsdotter on vocals, Fredrik Johansson (DIMENSION ZERO, IN FLAMES' "The Jester Race" album) and Peter Mårdklint (EMBRACED, TENEBRE) on guitar, along with Josef Skanås on drums, will releas...

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FINNTROLL: 'Ur Jordens Djup' Enters Finnish Chart At No. 23

FINNTROLL's fifth album, "Ur Jordens Djup", has entered the Finnish album chart at position No. 23. View the whole chart at this location. The CD, which was recorded by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, is the group's first release with new vocalist Mathias Lillmåns (a.k.a. Vreth; TWI...

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NIGHTWISH: VIP Tickets For Philadelphia Meet-And-Greet Available

As part of their North American tour this fall, Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have scheduled an exclusive meet-and-greet at The Trocadero in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 16, 2007, to take place after the band's soundcheck. The only way to gain access to the meet-and-greet is to have...

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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...