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NIGHTWISH in Mantova: Video Footage, Photos Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH performing the song "The Islander" last night (Monday, March 30) at Palabam in Mantova, Italy, can be viewed below. Photos of the concert are available on the news blog Musica Metal. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. 7 D...March 31, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Receives Platinum And Gold In Switzerland
"Dark Passion Play", the latest studio album from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, has been certified platinum in Switzerland for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. Meanwhile, the band's "End Of An Era" DVD has achieved gold status in the country by shifting more than 3,000 units. The N...March 30, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: Touring Band Revealed
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's band for her upcoming tour will consist of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, SAVAGE CIRCUS, ex-RAGE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) - Drums Maria Ilmoniemi - Keyboards Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN) - Bass Alex S...March 28, 2009
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks About His UFO Sighting; Video Available
A short clip from a major interview with Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO),to be published in the 2009 edition of Top Secret magazine (due in April),can be viewed below. The Dio interview, which was conducted a number of years ago, comes side by side with a major arti...March 20, 2009
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DORO PESCH To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'Uncle Scotty's Hot Tub' Tomorrow
German "metal queen" Doro Pesch will guest on KNAC.COM's "Uncle Scotty's Hot Tub" show tomorrow (Friday, March 20) at noon PST (3 p.m. EST). To listen to the program live via the Internet, visit www.knac.com. Doro Pesch will perform a special 25th-anniversary show (including a WARLOCK performance) a...March 19, 2009
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DORO's 25th-Anniversary Show Confirmed For Belgium's METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST VII
German "metal queen" Doro Pesch will perform a special 25th-anniversary show (including a WARLOCK performance) at the Metal Female Voices Fest VII, set to take place October 17, 2009 at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMBERIAN DAWN AUTUMN DORO (25th-an...March 13, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Mainman On Singer's Decision To Hire Personal Manager: 'I Had A Feeling Of Déjà Vu'
In an exclusive interview with Classic Rock's Dave Ling, NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen admitted that he had "a feeling of déjà vu" when the band's vocalist Anette Olzon, echoing her predecessor, recently announced her decision to hire a personal manager. An excerpt from the chat fo...March 12, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Enough' Digital Single Artwork Unveiled
Spinefarm Records has just released a new digital single from former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen entitled "Enough". The single features the title track plus the bonus song "Wisdom Of Wind"; both cuts are brand new recordings, although it's yet to be determined if they will feature on the singer's...March 9, 2009
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DORO PESCH: New Video Interview Available
Sweden's Metal-TV.com recently conducted an interview with German "metal queen" Doro Pesch. Watch the chat below. According to Doro Pesch's new booking agent, ICS Festival Service Gmbh, the singer will embark on a headlining tour of Europe in October 2009. Exact cities and dates will be announced so...March 5, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN Discusses Songwriting Process For Next Album
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions via her official blog. A couple of excerpts follow below. Q: What do you usually think when you compose your songs? Turunen: Every time I sit down in front of my piano, I like to improvise with the instrument...March 1, 2009
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LITA FORD Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
LITA FORD has been confirmed for this year's Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-28 at Brianteo Stadium, Monza, Italy. She will play on the Crüe Fest stage on Saturday, June 27. The performances will begin each day at 10:45 a.m. and end at 12:30 a.m. Each of the two main stages ...February 27, 2009
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DORO To Embark On European Headlining Tour In October
According to Doro Pesch's new booking agent, ICS Festival Service Gmbh, the German "metal queen" will embark on a headlining tour of Europe in October 2009. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. "Fear No Evil", the new album from Doro Pesch, recently entered the German Media Control chart a...February 27, 2009
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DORO PESCH: Anniversary Concert Was 'One Of The Happiest Days Of My Life'
MTUK metal 'zine recently conducted an interview with German "metal queen" Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MTUK: Congratulations on [your new album] "Fear No Evil". What are your favorite memories about the recording process? Doro: Thank you, I love it so much it's hard...February 23, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has been confirmed for this year's edition of Italy's Gods Of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-28 at the soccer stadium Brianteo in the city of Monza (near Milan),Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BACKYARD BABIES BLIND GUARDIAN C...February 18, 2009
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QUEENSRŸCHE Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
QUEENSRŸCHE has been confirmed for this year's edition of Italy's Gods Of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-28 at the soccer stadium Brianteo in the city of Monza (near Milan),Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BACKYARD BABIES BLIND GUARDIAN CARCASS CYNIC DOWN DREAM THEAT...February 17, 2009
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