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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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BANG YOUR HEAD Festival: Final Running Order Announced
The final running order for this year's Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place in Balingen, Germany on June 28th and 29th is as follows: Friday, June 28th: RIVAL MÄGO DE OZ RHAPSODY JAG PANZER SYMPHONY X CANDLEMASS OVERKILL GAMMA RAY FOZZY NIGHTWISH SAXON Saturday, June 29th: S.A....May 29, 2002
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NIGHTWISH's "Century Child" Strikes Gold Within Two Hours Of Release
Finland's NIGHTWISH received a gold record for their brand new Century Child CD within two hours of its release in their home country, according to www.soneraplaza.fi. NIGHTWISH were told of their latest accomplishment during the group's record-release party in Helsinki yesterday (May 23rd),at whic...May 24, 2002
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NIGHTWISH MP3 Samples Posted Online
Finland's NIGHTWISH have posted four song samples from their forthcoming CD, entitled Century Child, at this location. The four cuts featured are as follows: "Ever Dream", "Bless The Child", "Dead To The World", and "Beauty Of The Beast". NIGHTWISH's Century Child is due to be released in Europe on...May 16, 2002
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SINERGY's ALEXI LAIHO: Sh.t-Talkers Can F.ck Off!!!
SINERGY guitarist Alexi Laiho (who also doubles as the frontman in CHILDREN OF BODOM) has issued the following statement regarding the rumors and speculation regarding the departure of bassist Marco Hietala (currently in NIGHTWISH) "I f.cking hate the internet, but I have to speak out on this Marco...May 9, 2002
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IMMORTAL, IMPALED NAZARENE, MUSTASCH Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL Festival
IMMORTAL, IMPALED NAZARENE and MUSTASCH are the latest acts to have been confirmed for the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, which is scheduled to take place on July 12-14 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki, Finland. In its fifth installment, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival is expected to d...May 8, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Reach Finnish Gold Status Within Two Days Of Single Release
NIGHTWISH's brand new single, "Ever Dream", has been certified gold in Finland within two days of its release. NIGHTWISH's new studio album, Century Child, is due to be released on May 27th through Spinefarm Records. ...May 7, 2002
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SINERGY Singer, Former Bassist Issue Separate Statements Regarding Split
SINERGY frontwoman Kimberly Goss and former bassist Marco Hietala (currently in NIGHTWISH) have both issued follow-up statements yesterday regarding the announcement made by Goss two days ago that Hietala was fired from the group amid speculation and accusations about NIGHTWISH's future. Here are th...May 7, 2002
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SINERGY Fire Bassist, Hire Temporary Replacement
SINERGY have fired bassist Marco Hietala and have hired session musician Lauri Porra to assist them in fulfilling their touring commitments for the remainder of the year. Vocalist Kimberly Goss issued the following statement via the group's official web site explaining the reasons behind their decis...May 6, 2002
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CHARON, AFTER FOREVER To Support NIGHTWISH In Europe
Finland's CHARON and Holland's AFTER FOREVER have been confirmed as the opening acts on the upcoming NIGHTWISH headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off on August 20th in Antwerp, Belgium. The confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 20 - Antwerpen, BEL @ Hof Ter Lo Aug. 22 - Dortmund, GER @ Westf...May 5, 2002
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NIGHTWISH To Issue Special Copy-Protected Version Of "Century Child" CD
Finland's NIGHTWISH will issue a special copy-protected version of their new CD, entitled Century Child, on May 27th featuring a unique code, which can be used to download the album and the group's first three-track demo via the group's official web site. Recorded prior to the band's first album and...May 4, 2002
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NIGHTWISH: "Century Child" Track Listing Revealed
Finland's NIGHTWISH have announced the full track listing for their forthcoming Century Child CD, due out on July 1st through Spinefarm Records. It is as follows: 01. Bless The Child (6:11) 02. End Of All Hope (3:51) 03. Dead To The World (4:19) 04. Ever Dream (4:42) 05. Slaying The Dream (4:31) 06....May 1, 2002
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NIGHTWISH To Include "Phantom Of The Opera" Cover On New Single
NIGHTWISH's upcoming single, Ever Dream, will include the group's version of the Lloyd Webber classic "Phantom Of The Opera". The full track listing for the single is as follows: 01. Ever Dream 02. Phantom Of The Opera 03. Wayfarer In other news, NIGHTWISH will NOT be shooting a video for the title...April 26, 2002
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BRUCE DICKINSON, DIABLO Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL
BRUCE DICKSINSON and DIABLO are the latest acts to have been confirmed for the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, which is scheduled to take place on July 12-14 in Helsinki, Finland. In its fifth installment, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival is expected to draw in excess of 10,000 attendees over a three-da...April 25, 2002
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