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Ex-NIGHTWISH Frontwoman: New Single Cracks Finnish Top 5
Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 5 with her latest solo release, "You Would Have Loved This". View the whole chart at this location. "You Would Have Loved This" was written by Cori Connors who has also composed for the legendary Linda Ronst...November 8, 2006
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Planning Third NOCHE ESCANDINAVA Tour
According to a posting on former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's official web site, tentative plans exist for the vocalist to embark on a third tour with her classical lineup of Noche Escandinava. Dubbed Noche Escandinava III, the trek will take place sometime between 2008 and 2009. As previously r...November 4, 2006
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: New Video Interview Available
A video interview (in Finnish, with English subtitles) with former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen about her upcoming Christmas album, "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath from Heaven),can be viewed at this location. "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta", which includes selections from JOHN LENNON and ABBA, will arriv...October 27, 2006
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H.I.M., APOCALYPTICA, TARJA TURUNEN Rumored As Contenders For Finland's EUROVISION
According to ESCToday.com, H.I.M., APOCALYPTICA and ex-NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen are among the rumored artists that will compete in the race to represent Finland on home ground at the Eurovision Song Contest in Helsinki. The announcement of the finalists, originally due on Monday, November 6, w...October 19, 2006
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NIGHTWISH: Studio Diary Available
NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka "Julius" Nevalainen has launched a studio diary covering the recording sessions for the group's new album. Read it at this location. NIGHTWISH's upcoming CD will be the group's first release since the departure of singer Tarja Turunen. The band fired Turunen via an "open lett...October 17, 2006
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NIGHTWISH Will Not Choose New Singer Before 2007
Finnish symphonic metal band NIGHTWISH, which recently entered the studio to begin recording its first album since the departure of singer Tarja Turunen, has posted the following message on its official web site: "There has been again false news about [the] NIGHTWISH vocalist [position] in some medi...September 28, 2006
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Frontwoman TARJA TURUNEN: Christmas Album Track Listing Revealed
Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has revealed the track listing for her new Christmas album, entitled "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath From Heaven). The complete song list, which includes selections from JOHN LENNON and ABBA, can be found at this location. "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" is scheduled fo...August 26, 2006
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Former NIGHTWISH Frontwoman Discusses Christmas Album
Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has issued the following message regarding her upcoming Christmas album: "Back in 2003 I started to play with the idea to record an album for Christmas time. I have lots of nice memories of my family singing all together at that time of the year. "For me, Ch...August 18, 2006
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NIGHTWISH Steps Up Vocalist Search
Finland's NIGHTWISH has posted the following message on its official web site: "NIGHTWISH is currently and actively looking for a new singer/frontwoman for the band. We need the obvious things: Looks, charisma, courage and, of course, a big voice. Good grasp of the English language is also very help...August 16, 2006
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NIGHTWISH Mainman Says 'Greed' Contributed To Split With Singer
NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen recently answered a number of fans' questions via the band's official web site. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: Tell me honestly, were you ever in love with [former NIGHTWISH singer] Tarja [Turunen]? Tuomas: "One misleading word...July 11, 2006
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NIGHTWISH Finish Writing Material For New Album
Finland's NIGHTWISH have finished writing the material for their next album and are now preparing to record pre-production versions of the songs so that they can be edited and arranged. The band are currently seeking a replacement for departed singer Tarja Turunen before entering the studio in Septe...June 30, 2006
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NIGHTWISH: 'End Of An Era' CD/DVD Certified Gold
According to a posting on NIGHTWISH's official web site, the band's "End of an Era" DVD and CD was certified gold in Finland on day after its release. The DVD has sold 9,000 copies so far and the double live CD has shifted over 15,000 copies. As previously reported, audio and video clips from "End ....June 2, 2006
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French LORDI Fans Demand Apology For TV Hosts' Disparaging Remarks
According to the Helsingin Sanomat, some 15,000 French LORDI fans have signed an Internet petition demanding an apology from French TV Eurovision hosts for what were claimed to be disparaging remarks about the artists during the Athens show. At the end of LORDI's performance on May 20, one of the Fr...May 29, 2006
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LORDI's EUROVISION Victory 'Party' Attended By 80,000 People: Video Available
Matti Huuhtanen of The Associated Press has issued the following report: Thousands of Finns swarmed into Helsinki's central market square to greet their new national heroes, monster hard-rockers LORDI, as they performed for the first time in public since a stunning victory at the Eurovision Song Con...May 27, 2006
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Finnish Square Named After LORDI
BBC News is reporting that the Finnish city of Rovaniemi says it will name a square after monster rock band LORDI, its surprise Eurovision Song Contest winners. The band was the first Finnish act to claim victory in the competition. It also made history as the first heavy metal group to win. Its ...May 23, 2006
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