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AFTER FOREVER: Studio Footage 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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TIMO TOLKKI Writing 'More Traditional' STRATOVARIUS Material

STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on the songwriting process for the group's new album: "Everything has gone very smoothly and I have written seven songs by now. I expect to complete the songwriting by the STRATOVARIUS tour that kicks off [in] Canada. After t...

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TAROT To Release 'Crows Fly Black' In October

TAROT, the Finnish group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, will release its new album, "Crows Fly Black", in Finland on October 27. "Excluding the group backing vocals, the whole album has now been recorded and the album will be mixed and mastered at Finnvox studios in the beginning...

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AFTER FOREVER Prepares To Record New Album

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER has posted the following message on its official web site: "The upcoming period we will be in the studio recording the new AFTER FOREVER album together with producer Gordon Groothedde!!! It will be our sixth album (including the mini album 'E...

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TURISAS To Support LORDI On U.K. Tour

Finnish pagan folk metal band TURISAS will support LORDI on the "Bringing Back The Balls To UK" tour 2006 in October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 26 - Nottingham - Rock City (UK) Oct. 27 - Birmingham - Academy (UK) Oct. 29 - Manchester - Academy (UK) Oct. 30 - Glasgow - The Carling ...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Frontwoman TARJA TURUNEN: Christmas Album Track Listing Revealed

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has revealed the track listing for her new Christmas album, entitled "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath From Heaven). The complete song list, which includes selections from JOHN LENNON and ABBA, can be found at this location. "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" is scheduled fo...

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AFTER FOREVER: New Rehearsal Video Posted Online

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER is currently writing material for the follow-up to 2005's "Remagine", tentatively due next year via an as-yet-undetermined label. The band has posted several rehearsal video clips on its official web site offering a glimpse into the songwriti...

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ENTWINE Bassist Welcomes Addition To Family

Congratulations are in order for ENTWINE bass player Joni Miettinen and his wife Jenni, who welcomed their first child on Thursday (August 24). ENTWINE's fifth album, "Fatal Design", was released in Finland earlier this week. The CD was recorded at Petrax and Groveland studios by ENTWINE drummer Aks...

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Former NIGHTWISH Frontwoman Discusses Christmas Album

Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has issued the following message regarding her upcoming Christmas album: "Back in 2003 I started to play with the idea to record an album for Christmas time. I have lots of nice memories of my family singing all together at that time of the year. "For me, Ch...

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NIGHTWISH Steps Up Vocalist Search

Finland's NIGHTWISH has posted the following message on its official web site: "NIGHTWISH is currently and actively looking for a new singer/frontwoman for the band. We need the obvious things: Looks, charisma, courage and, of course, a big voice. Good grasp of the English language is also very help...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH, 1349 Classic Albums To Receive Vinyl Release

Candlelight Records continues its ongoing collector's series this fall with stateside release of new and classic albums from 1349, CHILDREN OF BODOM, CARPATHIAN FOREST, NIGHTWISH, ZYKLON, GORGOROTH and more. Available September 19 the picture disc limited-edition (500 copies) pressing of "Beyond the...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Begins Writing New Material

STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "I have started writing songs. It took a while to gather all the equipment, but now I am done and I can let the creativity flow. May the Muse of Music be with me. First, I am gonna write the songs for the next STRATOVARIUS a...

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NIGHTWISH Members' Side Projects To Support W.A.S.P. In Finland

Finland's TAROT (the group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala) and BROTHER FIRETRIBE (the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen) will support W.A.S.P. on September 23 at Paviljonki Areena in Jyväskylä, Finland. Tickets are available at this location....

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NIGHTWISH: 'Highest Hopes' To Receive North American Release In October

Century Media Records has set an October 31 North American release date for NIGHTWISH's "Highest Hopes – The Best of Nightwish". Originally released in Europe by Spinefarm Records, the collection spans the band’s recording career. Certified double platinum in Finland, "Highest Hopes" debuted No. 1 o...

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TAROT: In Recording Mode

Finland's TAROT, the group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, has issued the following update: "In the middle of touring the summer festivals, TAROT has been also been active and sweating in the studio. Currently Pecu [Cinnari] has played the drums for all the 10 upcoming album track...