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AFTER FOREVER: New Video From Recording Studio Posted Online

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER has entered the studio to begin recording its new album, tentatively due next year via an as-yet-undetermined label. A brand new video shot in the recording studio has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). AFTER FOREVER's last...

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The Open Door

The two biggest questions facing EVANESCENCE — and in particular, vocalist and co-founder Amy Lee — upon the release of its third album, "The Open Door", is whether the band could replicate the multi-platinum success of 2003's breakthrough "Fallen", and if Lee could still compose memorable songs wit...

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THY MAJESTIE Hard At Work On New Material

Italian "symphonic power epic" metal band THY MAJESTIE has confirmed that it has parted ways with American singer Matt Aub (TIMELORD) and rejoined forces with Dario Grillo. "Unfortunately the exeperience with a singer in the USA didn't work," the group writes in a statement. THY MAJESTIE is currentl...

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Vocalist DARIO GRILLO Rejoins THY MAJESTIE

After three long years, vocalist Dario Grillo and his previous band THY MAJESTIE have rejoined forces and are working on the group's new album. A 2007 release is expected. THY MAJESTIE parted ways with vocalist Giulio Di Gregorio (IRENCROS) earlier in the year due to "personal reasons." The band's l...

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NIGHTWISH Will Not Choose New Singer Before 2007

Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, which recently entered the studio to begin recording its first album since the departure of singer Tarja Turunen, has posted the following message on its official web site: "There has been again false news about [the] NIGHTWISH vocalist [position] in some medi...

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FINNTROLL To Enter Studio Tomorrow

Finland's FINNTROLL will enter Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki on Monday (September 25) to begin recording the follow-up to 2004's "Nattfödd", tentatively due in early 2007. The as-yet-untitled fifth album will mark the band's first release with new singer Vreth, who replaced previous frontman Tapio...

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ENTWINE: 'Surrender' Video Available

Finnish gothic rock sensation ENTWINE has posted the video for its song "Surrender" at this location. The clip was shot with director Markus Nieminen of Routafilmi AB. "Surrender" comes off ENTWINE's fifth studio album, "Fatal Design", which was just released in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Ben...

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DELAIN: 'Frozen' Video Posted Online

DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has posted its video for the song "Frozen" at YouTube.com. The track comes off the band's debut album, "Lucidity", which recently climbed from po...

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DELAIN: 'Lucidity' Reaches No. 43 On Dutch Album Chart

"Lucidity", the debut album from DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has climbed from position No. 76 to No. 43 on the Dutch album chart. In addition to Martijn Westerholt and Charl...

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APRIL Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album

Finnish modern metallers APRIL are putting the finishing touches on their debut album with producer Tero Kinnunen (NIGHTWISH). The as-yet-untitled effort is described in a press relase as "a majestic, violent modern metal monster with depth like of which you thought you'd never hear again." The tent...

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TAROT: 'Crows Fly Black' Artwork Revealed

TAROT, the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, has revealed the artwork for its new album, "Crows Fly Black", due in Finland on October 27. Check it out at this location (design by Toxic Angel). "Crows Fly Black" track listing 01. Crows Fly Black 02. Traitor 03. Ashes to...

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ENTWINE To Tour Germany With ZERAPHINE

Finnish gothic rock sensation ENTWINE will team up with ZERAPHINE for a German tour in October/November. ENTWINE's current itinerary is shaping up as follows: Sep. 23 - Jyväskylä, FIN @ Lutakko Sep. 29 - Helsinki, FIN @ On The Rocks Oct. 06 - Kalajoki, FIN @ Kultakala Oct. 20 - Kouvola, FIN @ Virtan...

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ENTWINE's 'Fatal Design' Receives European Release

Finland's gothic rock sensation ENTWINE has just released its fifth studio album, "Fatal Design", in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Benelux via Century Media Records through a licensing deal with Spinefarm Records. The CD was recorded at Petrax and Groveland studios by ENTWINE drummer Aksu Hanttu...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION, NIGHTWISH, LEAVES' EYES Members Featured On DELAIN Debut

DELAIN, the Dutch gothic rock project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt),has just released its debut album, "Lucidity", via Roadrunner Records. In addition to Martijn Westerholt and Charlotte Wessels (vocals),the CD fea...

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LORDI Gets Its Own Payment Card In Finland

A payment card featuring a photo of LORDI, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, is now available from Sampo Bank. The LORDI version of Sampo Bank's international payment cards, Visa Electron, Visa and MasterCard, can be ordered from September 15. The LORDI card will supplement Sampo Bank's ran...