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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist On 'Polaris', TIMO TOLKKI And Future Albums
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson as part of a series entitled "Hit The Lights." Topics of discussion included the album "Polaris", Timo Tolkki's departure, the group's financial situation, and future STRATOVARIUS material...June 9, 2009
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ANCARA: New Song Available For Streaming
Finnish hard rockers ANCARA will release their third album, "Chasing Shadows", on August 26 through Timo Kotipelto's (STRATOVARIUS) High & Loud Records. The CD's first single, "We Paint December", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Commented frontman Sammy Salminen: "I wanted...June 8, 2009
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INFINITUM OBSCURE Announces New Album Title Change
Mexican death metallers INFINITUM OBSCURE entered Skull Seven Studios in North Hollywood, California on May 29 with renowned producer Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, MORBID ANGEL, W.A.S.P., OMEN, BITCH, LIZZY BORDEN, ATROPHY) to begin recording their second album. Entitled "Sub Atris Caelis" (the working titl...June 5, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales **ARE** included in the SoundScan totals.) The CD landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Art...June 3, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS' 'Polaris' Lands On Finnish, German Charts
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 2 and has moved down to No. 4 in the CD's second week of release. The album also debuted on the German Media Control chart at No. 55. "Polaris" was released in...May 28, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Featured In 'The Right To Rock' Podcast
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #81),featuring an interview with keyboardist Jens Johansson of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The chat lasts approximately 45 minutes and can be heard at this location. "Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOV...May 27, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, is available for streaming in its entirety on iLike.com. The CD will be released in the U.S. on May 26 via Armoury Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment). The group's first CD since the departure of guitar player and mai...May 22, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Doesn't Rule Out Future Reunion With TIMO TOLKKI
Metal Asylum recently conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Asylum: Was it hard for the band to carry on after [former guitarist and main composer] Timo Tolkki left? Jens: Yeah, it was. About a year ago I was on th...May 21, 2009
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VISION DIVINE To Tour Latin America In The Fall
On October 20, Italian melodic metallers VISION DIVINE will embark on the "9 Degrees In Latin America" tour. The first part of the trek will include stops in Mexico, Venezuela, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru. More information will be made available soon. VISION DIVINE...May 21, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Footage From The Road Posted Online
Bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS has uploaded a six-minute video clip (see below) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the first three days of the band's current European tour, which kicked off on May 15, 2009 in Wolverhampton, U.K. STRATOVARIUS' new studio album, "P...May 19, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Interview, Performance Footage From Nottingham Available
Baconmusic's James Allman conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen and bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS prior to the band's May 16, 2009 concert at The Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, U.K. Watch the chat in two parts below. Also available is performance footage...May 18, 2009
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Former STRATOVARIUS Members Rejoin Forces In PROJECT STRATO
In 1982, Tuomo Lassila (drums) formed STRATOVARIUS and came up with the band's name. Timo Tolkki (guitar) and Antti Ikonen (keyboards) joined the band in 1984 — that is some 25 years ago, and as a result the group recorded such classic albums as "Twilight Time", "Dreamspace" and "Fourth Dimension"....May 9, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Singer, Guitarist To Perform Acoustically On Finnish TV
STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and new guitarist Matias Kupiainen will perform acoustically tonight (Sunday, May 3) on the "Musiikki-TV" show on Finland's TV2 channel at 22.35 Finnish time. Kotipelto played a short set for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on April 20 at a presidential dinner he...May 3, 2009
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WARMEN: Japanese Edition Of New Album To Include ROXETTE Cover
CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman will release the fourth album from his WARMEN project, "Japanese Hospitality", on August 24 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by JOURNEY, and "Black Cat" by JANET JACKSON, featuring...April 29, 2009
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DORO Joins Champion Racer For DTM Masters Season Opening; Video Available
German metal queen Doro Pesch has always been interested in cars and on April 19 she joined the DTM champion Timo Scheider to act as his co-driver at the season opening of the DTM Masters. Doro comments: "I've always wanted to take a seat in a DTM car and now I'm more than happy that ...April 28, 2009
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