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TARJA TURUNEN: 'I've Gone Through Some Kind Of Self-Discovery In Recent Years'
PlanetMosh recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen. An excerpt from the chat follows below. PlanetMosh: Most bands or singers release one album at a time, but you've chosen to release two albums in the space of two months. Why did you choose to do it as two alb...August 2, 2016
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NIGHTWISH Is Not A Dictatorship, Says MARCO HIETALA
Marco Hietala has dimissed the suggestion that NIGHTWISH is a dictatorship, insisting that everybody in the band "has their say." Since its inception twenty years ago, NIGHTWISH has been the guiding vision of keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen, with many fans speculating that the rest...July 30, 2016
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TARJA TURUNEN: Track-By-Track Breakdown Of 'The Shadow Self' Album
A track-by-track breakdown of "The Shadow Self", the forthcoming heavy rock album from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, is available below. The CD is due on August 5 via earMUSIC. "The Shadow Self" is now available for pre-order in various formats, including standard CD and special edition CD+...July 29, 2016
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NIGHTWISH To Release 'Vehicle Of Spirit' DVD In November
After touring for a year and a half throughout almost every corner of the world and leaving fans of all nationalities breathless, the time has come for NIGHTWISH to immortalize their "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" tour on DVD. Therefore, the symphonic metal visionaries are set to release their new l...July 29, 2016
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Video Premiere: EVERGREY's 'Distance'
"Distance", the new video from Swedish metallers EVERGREY, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE and KAMELOT, among others. "Distance" is taken from EVERGREY's new albu...July 28, 2016
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ARCH ENEMY Promises 'Very Special' Performance At Next Week's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
ARCH ENEMY will put on the biggest stage production of its career at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany on Saturday, August 6 around midnight, making this the pinnacle of a highly successful album campaign. It all started in March 2014 when the band announced the new singer Alissa White...July 28, 2016
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Former NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON To Guest On SECRET SPHERE Song
Former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon just recorded her vocal parts for a new version of SECRET SPHERE's "Lie To Me". Originally included on the SECRET SPHERE album "Portrait Of A Dying Heart", the video for this song has over 800,000 views on YouTube. The new version, featuring a duet between Anette...July 26, 2016
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TARJA TURUNEN Talks About 'The Shadow Self' Album - Part 3
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has released another video clip in which she talks about her forthcoming heavy rock album, "The Shadow Self", due on August 5 via earMUSIC. Check it out below. "The Shadow Self" is now available for pre-order in various formats, including standard CD and special...July 21, 2016
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SONATA ARCTICA To Release 'The Ninth Hour' Album In October
Finnish melodic metal quintet SONATA ARCTICA will release its ninth album, titled "The Ninth Hour", on October 7 via Nuclear Blast. Once again, the CD was produced by SONATA ARCTICA themselves and mixed by Pasi Kauppinen to create a typical yet refreshing sound that defines the spirit of the band in...July 21, 2016
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NIGHTWISH's 'Last Ride Of The Day' Song Used By Australia's National Synchronized Swimming Team
Australia's national synchronized swimming team has announced that it will use the NIGHTWISH song "Last Ride Of The Day" off the band's 2012 album "Imaginaerum" for their competition at the Rio 2016 Olympics. The track will be played in an orchestral version during the team's performance in Rio de J...July 14, 2016
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TARJA TURUNEN Says Her 'Darker Side' Makes Her Write And Create Music
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has explained the inspiration for the title of her forthcoming heavy rock album, "The Shadow Self", which will be issued on August 5 via earMUSIC. Said Tarja: "I [came across] an Annie Lennox interview some time ago on the Internet, and I was reading about her t...July 11, 2016
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NIGHTWISH Keyboardist Says New DVD Will Arrive Before Christmas, Promises 'Surprises' For Unofficial Anniversary Show
Kaaos TV conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen prior to the band's June 30 concert at Provinssi in Seinäjoki, Finland. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On NIGHTWISH's upcoming 20th-anniv...July 9, 2016
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TARJA TURUNEN: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Innocence' Video Shoot
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Innocence", the new video from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina with movie director Mariano Cattaneo. The song is taken from Tarja's forthcoming heavy rock album, "The Shadow Self",...July 8, 2016
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Planning 'Big Surprise' With Upcoming Album
Dutch symphonic rockers WITHIN TEMPTATION took part in a press conference on June 18 at Hellfest in Clisson, France. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Asked when fans can expect to see the follow-up to WITHIN TEMPTATION's sixth studio album, "Hydra", which came out in January...June 27, 2016
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Former NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN Has 'Found Happiness' As A Solo Artist
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen took part in a press conference at this year's Hellfest on June 19 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below. Speaking about how she has evolved as a solo artist following her 2005 split with NIGHTWISH, Tarja said: "The current...June 27, 2016
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