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CHARON, MACHINE MEN Singers To Take Part In 'Raskasta Joulua' Tour

Antony Parviainen (MACHINE MEN),JP Leppäluoto (CHARON),Ville Tuomi (UNITED UNDERWORLD) and Ari Mikael Koivunen (winner of the 2007 Finnish "Idols" competition) will take part in this year's Raskasta Joulua (Heavy Christmas) tour that will hit the road in Finland in late November/early December. Ma...

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HIM: Los Angeles Concerts To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD

HIM's November 14-15 concerts at the Orpheium Theatre in Los Angeles will be filmed for an upcoming DVD, tentatively due next year. November 14 is sold out, but you can still claim your place in HIM history on November 15 at the Orpheum Theatre while tickets last. Get your tickets while you still ca...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Vocalist DANI FILTH Featured In New 'The Right To Rock' Podcast

TheRighttoRock.com has has issued its latest podcast (episode #34),featuring CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth. Dani took time from his busy schedule to discuss the band's latest CD, "Thornography", as well the group's current tour. The interview lasts approximately 30 minutes and can be heard at...

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MALUMMEH: Another New Song Posted Online

Finnish metallers MALUMMEH have posted another new song, "Unbidden", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's debut album, "Revival", which is scheduled for release on November 7 via Spinefarm Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Intro 02. Revival 03. Turning Point...

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HIM Frontman Says Having Gold-Selling Album In U.S. 'Made Our Parents Really Proud'

HIM's new album, "Venus Doom", is the follow-up to 2005's "Dark Light", which was certified gold in America for sales in excess of 500,000 copies. In a recent interview with the Artisan News Service, HIM frontman Ville Valo spoke about what it was like to be the first band from Finland to have ...

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HIM Frontman Says He Was Beaten Up By His Ex-Girlfriend

World Entertainment News Network reports that HIM frontman Ville Valo was almost forced to cancel his band's first major American tour after his ex-girlfriend beat him up. The 30-year-old rocker was given a black eye by his former partner and suffered a burst ear drum at the hands of the unnamed wom...

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HIM: New Video Interview Available

HIM members Ville Valo (vocals) and Mige (bass) recently took part in a backstage interview with Blender.com. Watch the five-minute clip at this location. As previously reported, HIM will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, airing Monday,...

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HIM Frontman To Record New JAMES BOND Theme Song?

According to the Daily Star, James Bond producers have tapped HIM frontman Ville Valo to record the theme for 2008's "Casino Royale" follow-up flick. Ville, 30, was approached by the Bond team at the BMI Awards dinner at London’s Dorchester Hotel, where he scooped a gong for his hit "Wings of a Butt...

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ELENIUM: New Lineup Announced

Finnish "progressive death" metallers ELENIUM, whose lineup includes current OMNIUM GATHERUM vocalist Jukka Pelkonen (a.k.a. "J"),have announced the addition of Anssi Hallio (drums),Ville Leppänen (guitar; DISORDEAD) and Lauri Koskenniemi (guitar; CRYSTAL BLAZE, ex-IMPERANON) to the group's ranks....

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HIM: New Audio Interview With VILLE VALO Available

Vocalist Ville Valo of the Finnish "love metallers" HIM was recently interviewed by Rick Florino of JamNow. To listen to the chat, go to this location (select "HIM Interview" in the Jam Player on the upper right). As previously reported, HIM will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated r...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Singer Comments On 'DISNEY'-Related Concert Cancellation

CRADLE OF FILTH is spreading ample doses of mayhem, malice and macabre music to the stage as the headliners of Viva La Bands 2007 North American tour, sponsored by MTV personality Bam Margera and Rockstar Energy Drinks. Known for its morbid stage shows and goth-tinged, extreme tragic-romance music,...

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JÖTUN Demo Track Featuring MORS PRINCIPIUM EST Singer Available For Streaming

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST singer Ville Viljanen has joined forces with guitarist Mike Greenfield (HEMLOCK, SMOTHER THERESA) in a new project called JÖTUN. An as-yet-untitled demo track is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. JÖTUN's lineup, according to the band's MySpace page: Mike Greenf...

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HATEFORM Signs With 7:45 RECORDS

Finnish death/thrash metallers HATEFORM have inked a deal with 7:45 Records. The group's full-length debut is tentatively scheduled for release in early 2008. Formed in 2004, HATEFORM is compiled of long time musicians and friends, as the trio of Tuomas Vähämaa (drums),Joni Suodenjärvi (bass) and T...

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HIM On MTV Germany's 'TRL'; Video Available

HIM members Ville Valo and Mige (a.k.a. Mikko Henrik Julius Paananen) recently made a guest appearance on MTV's "TRL" in Germany. Watch the program in four parts below. HIM's new album, "Venus Doom", sold 38,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 12 on...

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HIM Interviewed By BAM MARGERA: Video Available

Bam Margera of MTV's "Jackass" and "Viva La Bam" fame recently conducted an interview for RecCenter.com with HIM members Ville Valo and Mige (a.k.a. Mikko Henrik Julius Paananen) about the group's latest album, "Venus Doom". Watch the three-minute clip below. HIM's new album, "Venus Doom", sold 38,0...