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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...

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IRON MAIDEN: Search For Support Act At Czech Concert Yields International Response

According to the Czech radio station Hey, the search for a young band/talent to become the support act for IRON MAIDEN at their June 6, 2007 gig at the Bazaly Stadium (capacity 30,000) in Ostrava, Czech Republic has produced a strong response from a number of established named in the music world, in...

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AMORPHIS Finishes Recording New CD

AMORPHIS guitarist Esa Holopainen guitarist has issued the following update: "It's national celebration day. AMORPHIS has finished new album recordings and also today is the day of Kalevala. With the help of old and wise Väinämöinen, skilled smith Ilmarinen, adventurer-warrior Lemminkäinen, Louhi; t...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Overwhelming' Demand For North American Tour Tickets

NIGHTWISH's North American booking agency First Row Talent has issued the following update regarding the band's upcoming tour, which is scheduled to kick off mid-October: "Due to overwhelming demand for tickets for tour kick-off in Springfield, Virginia on October 15, 2007, the date is set to go on...

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STRATOVARIUS To Begin Recording New Album This Weekend

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have issued the following update: "In two days we are entering Sonic Pump Studios [in Helsinki] to record our 12th album. Jörg [Michael, drums] is flying in tomorrow [Saturday, Feb. 24]. We are keeping you updated with blogs and podcasts and we try to set up th...

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FINNTROLL: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Finland's FINNTROLL has lined up the following North American tour dates during September/October: Sep. 18 - Allentown, Pa Crocodile Rock Sep. 19 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 20 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill Sep. 21 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance Sep. 22 - Bedford, NH @ .....

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FINNTROLL: More North American Dates Announced

Finland's FINNTROLL has lined up the following North American tour dates during September/October: Sep. 19 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 20 - New York, NY @ B.B. Kings Sep. 21 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance Sep. 22 - Bedford, NH @ Mark’s Place Sep. 23 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda Sep. ...

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NIGHTWISH To Release 'Eva' Single In May

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 later. In Finland, the single will be available exclusively from NetAnttila. "Eva" will feature the new NIGHTWISH...