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NIGHTWISH To Include Previously-Unreleased Material On Upcoming Single
Finland's NIGHTWISH have just released the second single off their phenomenal Century Child album in their home country, "Bless The Child", backed with an edited version of the cut and a previously-unreleased song called "Lagoon". On August 26th, Drakkar Records will issue two slightly-different ver...July 23, 2002
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SINERGY Joined By THE IRON MAIDENS Bassist
Finland's SINERGY have recruited bassist Melanie Sisneros to permanently replace Marco Hietala, who left the group earlier year to join NIGHTWISH on a full-time basis. "Sisneros [is] no stranger to playing in metal bands," reads a statement on SINERGY's official web site. "She's been playing bass fo...July 19, 2002
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NIGHTWISH: Riding High On European Album Charts
NIGHTWISH's latest CD, Century Child, has dropped down to position #13 on the German Album Chart in its second week of release. Meanwhile, the album is currently at position #22 on the Austrian Album Chart after debuting at #15 a week earlier. ...July 14, 2002
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FOR MY PAIN Nearly Done Recording Debut CD
FOR MY PAIN, the new Finnish "goth metal" supergroup featuring Tuomas Holopainen (NIGHTWISH) on keyboards, Altti Veteläinen (ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW) on bass, Lauri Tuohimaa (EMBRAZE) on guitar, Olli-Pekka Törrö (ex-ETERNAL TEARS OF SORROW) on guitar, Juha Kylmänen (REFLECTION) on vocals, and Petri...July 12, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Land At European #18
NIGHTWISH's latest effort, Century Child, has landed at position #18 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 Albums Eurochart. To view the entire chart, click here. ...July 11, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Continue Finnish Chart Domination
NIGHTWISH continue their chart domination in Finland, where they currently occupy the top position (just ahead of EMINEM) with their latest offering, Century Child, six weeks after the album's release. To view the whole chart, click here. ...July 8, 2002
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VANDEN PLAS Deny STAR ONE Tour Rumors, Plot Headlining Trek
Despite widespread rumors to the contrary, Germany's VANDEN PLAS will not be supporting Arjen Lucassen's STAR ONE project during the latter's European tour in September/October. "It is true that there have been talks about this," acknowledges a message on VANDEN PLAS' web site, "but finally there wa...July 8, 2002
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IMMORTAL Cancel TUSKA 2002 Appearance
Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL were forced to cancel their appearance at Finland's Tuska 2002 festival due to undisclosed "delicate family matters," according to an official statement from the group. "The band deeply feel bad about this, but promise to come back later in the year for another gig...July 5, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Enter German Album Chart At #5!
NIGHTWISH's latest effort, Century Child, has entered the official German Media Control album charts at position #5. In Austria, the album entered the official charts on position #15. As previously repoted, Century Child was certified platinum for sales in excess of 30,000 copies in Finland since th...July 3, 2002
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THE PROJECT HATE, 2 TON PREDATOR To Play TUSKA 2002 Club Gig
THE PROJECT HATE, featuring Jörgen Sandström of ENTOMBED/GRAVE fame, and fellow Swedes 2 TON PREDATOR will play at Tavastia Club in Helsinki, Finland on July 12th as part of the Tuska 2002 festival. In its fifth installment, Tuska 2002 festival (which is scheduled to take place on July 12-14 in the...June 25, 2002
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PARADISE LOST Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE OPEN AIR Festival
PARADISE LOST have been confirmed to appear at the Summer Breeze Open Air 2002 festival, which is scheduled to take place on August 22-24 in Abtsgmünd, Germany. PARADISE LOST will be the headliners on Saturday, August 24th. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the event is a...June 25, 2002
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SYMPHONY X Pull Out Of Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
SYMPHONY X have pulled out of their scheduled appearance at Germany's Bang Your Head festival after frontman Russell Allen was found to be suffering from stomach/intestinal bleeding, thus necessitating immediate medical treatment. Taking their place at the event will be German hard rockers BONFIRE....June 25, 2002
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DORO Added To Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
DORO has replaced MAGNUM on the bill of this year's Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place on June 28th and 29th in Balingen, Germany. MAGNUM had reportedly cancelled their appearance due to the failing health of guitarist Tony Clarkin. The complete list of artists currently set t...June 22, 2002
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NIGHTWISH's "Century Child" Certified Platinum Within Two Weeks Of Release
NIGHTWISH's latest effort, Century Child, has been certified platinum for sales in excess of 30,000 copies in Finland since the album's release less than weeks ago. In addition, the group made history by debuting at the top position on the official Finnish Album chart by the widest margin ever. NIGH...June 5, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Top Finnish Album, Single Charts
NIGHTWISH entered the official Finnish Album chart at position #1 with their latest CD, Century Child. The group's current single, "Ever Dream", remains at the top of the Single chart in the band's home country, where the aforementioned full-length effort was certified gold within two hours of its r...June 3, 2002
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