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SONATA ARCTICA Explain Show Cancellations
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have been forced to cancel their previously announced shows in Madrid (Spain) and Montpellier (France) after singer Tony Kakko came down with a fever and infected throat. The band's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "On November 2nd, we had a...November 7, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: New Single To Include MEGADETH Cover
Finland's NIGHTWISH have selected "Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan" as the next single off their mega-successful "Once" album. The single will be released in Finland on November 24. In addition to the title cut, the CD will include "Creek Mary's Blood" (orchestral/instrumental score) and a cover of MEGADE...November 5, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Singer's Solo Single Details Revealed
NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen's upcoming solo single will be called "Yhden Enkelin Unelma" ("One Angel's Dream"). It will include two Christmas traditional Finnish songs with the production of Esa Nieminen at Finnvox studios: 01. En Etsi Valtaa, Loistoa (Melody: Jean Sibelius / Lyrics: Z. Topel...November 5, 2004
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ENTWINE To Tour Germany With XANDRIA, LAB
Finnish gothic rockers ENTWINE will be supporting XANDRIA on a German tour later this month. Also appearing on the bill will be fellow Finns LAB. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 19 - Osnabrück, GER @ Lagerhalle Nov. 20 - Bad Salzungen, GER @ Kallewerk Nov. 21 - Münster-Dieburg, GER @ Live-Arena...November 4, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Singer Named Most Stylish Woman In Finland
According to a posting on her official web site, the Finnish daily newspaper Iltalehti has named NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen "The Most Stylish Woman in Finland." Iltalehti wrote, "NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has made her gothic-style perfect. Tarja like to dress to clothes that fits her mu...November 2, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Singer Films Video With German 'Star Search' Winner: Photos Available
NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen's official web site has uploaded several pictures from the video shoot for her collaboration with German "Star Search" winner Martin Kesici on his song "Leaving You for Me", which is due to appear on Kesici's second album. Check out the photos from the shoot, which...October 29, 2004
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APOCALYPTICA Schedule London Date
Finnish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA will play their first live show of 2005 on January 29 at the Mean Fiddler in London, England. More dates will be announced soon. As previously reported, APOCALYPTICA recently recorded the first single of their forthcoming album, due early February 2005. The song, e...October 26, 2004
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SOUNDSCAN REPORT: KORN, HELMET, NIGHTWISH, FATES WARNING
The following are notable heavy metal/hard rock U.S. sales debuts for the week ending October 12, 2004, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan (The Billboard 200 chart position included, where applicable): #4: KORN – "Greatest Hits, Vol. 1": 129,614 #121: HELMET – "Size Matters": 9,723 NIGHTWISH – "Once":...October 13, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: Two DVDs, 'Over The Hills' EP To Receive U.S. Release
On November 30, Century Media will make available for the first time in the U.S. two previously unavailable NIGHTWISH releases, "The End of Innocence" DVD and the "Over the Hills and Far Away" EP. Fans will revel in the detailed film footage and interview history as well as videos, live footage, and...October 12, 2004
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LULLACRY Vocalist TANJA Checks In From Recording Studio
Finland's LULLACRY are currently hard at work recording the follow up to their 2002 release "Crucify My Heart". Fans can anticipate an early 2005 U.S. release. Vocalist Tanja Lainio checked him from the studio with this message to fans: "Here I am in Lappeenranta, at Astia Studio. So far I have reco...October 7, 2004
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman Guests On 'Metal Injection'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Howard Jones was recently interviewed by the Internet TV show "Metal Injection". "The sarcasm was at an all-time high for this hilarious interview," reads a posting on the group's web site. "The episode also features KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's new video for 'The End of Heartache'...October 7, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Singer Rejects EVANESCENCE Comparisons
In a recent interview with Greece's Metal-Temple.com webzine, NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen spoke about the incredible European commercial success of the band's latest album, "Once", and her plans for a classical career away from NIGHTWISH. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Metal-Temp...October 6, 2004
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APOCALYPTICA: New Single/Video To Feature Guest Appearance By H.I.M. Frontman
Finish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have returned to the studio to record the first single of their forthcoming album, due early February 2005. The song, entitled "Bittersweet", is a dark ballad that features fellow-countrymen Lauri Ylönen from THE RASMUS and Ville Valo from H.I.M. on vocals. The sing...October 6, 2004
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SILENTIUM Sign With DYNAMIC ARTS RECORDS
Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM have inked a two-album deal with Dynamic Arts Records. The group will enter the studio in May to record their fourth CD, tentatively due in late 2005. "We have waited this day to come and are anxious to get to work with DAR," the band write on their web s...October 3, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: New Single Tops Finnish Chart
NIGHTWISH's new single, "Wish I Had An Angel", has entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 1. View the entire chart at this location. As previously reported, the track, which is the second single from the group's latest album, "Once", will appear on the soundtrack to the new movie "Alone .....October 3, 2004
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