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D.A.D., PINK CREAM 69 Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
D.A.D., PINK CREAM 69 and RITUAL are the latest bands confirmed to appear at this year's installment of Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: JUDAS PRIEST EUROPE SCORPIONS UFO MON...March 17, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Keyboardist Talks About The Making Of 'Once'
NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke to Get Ready To ROCK! about the songwriting and recording process for the group's new album, "Once". Asked why they chose to record the orchestral parts for the album in London using the London Session Orchestra, Tuomas said, "Well the simple re...March 14, 2004
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ALTARIA: HAMMERFALL's CANS Pulls Out Of Guest Appearance, Replacement Announced
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have posted the following message on their official web site: " 'Divinity' is now ready, mixed and mastered. The final touch for the album was mastering at the Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila (STRATOVARIUS, NIGHTWISH, SONATA ARCTICA, etc). The release date is May 24...March 13, 2004
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ENTWINE, WALTARI Debut In Finnish Top 15
Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE entered the Finnish album chart at position No. 11 with their latest release, "DiEversity" (Spinefarm). Also making an impressive showing on the chart are WALTARI, whose eleventh album, "Rare Species" (Vindauga Music),debuted at No. 13. View the whole chart here. The...March 13, 2004
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NIGHTWISH, APOCALYPTICA Members Guest On New TIMO RAUTIAINEN & TRIO NISKALAUKAUS CD
Members of NIGHTWISH and APOCALYPTICA are among the guest musicians appearing on the new TIMO RAUTIAINEN & TRIO NISKALAUKAUS CD, "Kylmä Tila" ("Cold Space"),due in Finland on March 22. NIGHTWISH's Tuomas Holopainen plays keyboards on the songs "Juoksevan Veden Aika" and "Kylmä Tila", NIGHTWISH/...March 9, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: New Promotional Photos Posted Online
Finland's NIGHTWISH have posted a bunch of new promotional photos at this location (all photos by Toni Härkönen). As previously reported, NIGHTWISH have set a June 7 Finnish release date through Spinefarm Records for their brand-new album, "Once". A single containing the album track "Nemo" is due on...March 6, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Set Release Date For 'Once'
NIGHTWISH have set a June 7 Finnish release date through Spinefarm Records for their brand-new album, "Once". A single containing the album track "Nemo" is due on April 19. In other news, the "Once" album cut "Creek Mary's Blood" will feature an appearance by Lakota tribe's Indian John Two-Hawks. Jo...March 4, 2004
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THUNDERSTONE To Support AXEL RUDI PELL In Europe
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE will be supporting AXEL RUDI PELL on a European tour in April/May. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 24 - Biebob - Vosselaar, BEL Apr. 25 - Zeche - Bochum, GER Apr. 27 - Markthalle - Hamburg, GER Apr. 28 - Rockfabrik - Ludwigsburg, GER Apr. 29 - Batsch...March 3, 2004
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LULLACRY: New Studio Photos Posted Online
LULLACRY have posted several photos from their recent recording sessions at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland. Check them out here. As previously reported, LULLACRY have finished recording several new tracks for inclusion on an upcoming single or EP, due later in the year through Spinefarm Reco...March 2, 2004
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SILENTIUM: Lineup Changes Galore
Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM have parted ways with drummer Janne Ojala, violinist Jani Laaksonen and vocalist Anna Ilveskoski. "It all started when Janne informed us about his departure," guitarist/vocalist Toni Lahtinen writes on the group's web site. " 'The band hasn't evolved sinc...March 1, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: 'Once' Track Listing Revealed
Finland's NIGHTWISH have revealed the track listing for their new album, "Once", tentatively due in June through Spinefarm/Universal Records in Finland and Nuclear Blast in continental Europe. A release date for the U.S. has yet to be confirmed. "Once" track listing, according to NIGHTWISH's web sit...March 1, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: More Studio Photos Posted Online
Finland's NIGHTWISH have posted more photos from the recording sessions for their new album, "Once", at their official web site. Check out the slide-show at this location. As previously reported, "Once" is tentatively due in June through Spinefarm/Universal Records in Finland and Nuclear Blast in co...February 27, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: More New Songtitles Revealed
Finland's NIGHTWISH have revealed three more songtitles slated to appear on their new album, "Once". As previously reported, "Once" is tentatively due in June through Spinefarm/Universal Records in Finland and Nuclear Blast in continental Europe. A release date for the U.S. has yet to be confirmed....February 26, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: Studio Update
NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "On January 29-30 we went to London for the first orchestra/choir/percussion recording session. The result of these days was beyond my wildest expectations. The musicians were incredible...February 26, 2004
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FINNTROLL Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
FINNTROLL have been confirmed for this year's Sauna Open Air festival, set to take place on June 11-12 in Tampere, Finland. FINNTROLL will play at Ratinanniemi (the outdoor concert place) on Friday, June 11 alongside CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH, DIABLO and THUNDERSTONE. Other acts scheduled to perf...February 25, 2004
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