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NIGHTWISH Mainman: Firing TARJA TURUNEN Was The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Had To Do
NIGHTWISH mainman Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke to Germany's Orkus magazine about the band's decision to part ways with singer Tarja Turunen following the final date of their "Once" world tour, which ended on October 21 in Helsinki, Finland. A few excerpts from the chat follow (translater from Ge...November 11, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS Mainman Is 'Pretty Aggravated' By 'Pretty Hate Machine' Reissue
MJI Interactive is reporting that NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor is "pretty aggravated" by the upcoming no-frills reissue of his band's seminal 1989 debut, "Pretty Hate Machine", because the Rykodisc label was unwilling to pony up the funds to produce a deluxe edition of the album. "I like...November 9, 2005
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THE MERCY CLINIC: Former DAMAGEPLAN Singer's New Band Schedules Live Debut
THE MERCY CLINIC, the new San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring former DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman, guitarists Brian Harrah (PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC) and Josh Stinson (DRIST),bassist Steed Najera (TRIPLE SEVEN),and drummer Bevan Davies (DANZIG, COMES WITH THE FALL, JERRY CANTRELL),...November 9, 2005
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STARWOOD: Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind
Frontman Lizzy (a.k.a. Lizzy Borden) of the Los Angeles-based rock outfit STARWOOD has released the following excerpts from his journal of STARWOOD's recent promotional tour of Japan: "About six hundred girls, all screaming for a band called STARWOOD. Our first show in Japan (sold out) was one that...November 7, 2005
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NIGHTWISH: Video Clip Of TARJA's Final Performance Posted Online
A 30-second video clip of NIGHTWISH's final performance with frontwoman Tarja Turunen, which took place on October 21 at the Hartwall arena in Helsinki, Finland, has been posted online. Check it out: Real Media, Quicktime. The concert was filmed professionally for an upcoming DVD, "End of an Era", t...November 7, 2005
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DECAPITATED: Filming For FUSE TV's 'Metal Asylum' 100th Episode Special At B.B. King's
Polish death metallers DECAPITATED will be making their way through the U.S. and Canada throughout the next few months. This Monday (November 7) at BB Kings in Manhattan, NY, DECAPITATED will be filmed for a segment of Fuse TV's "Metal Asylum" 100th episode special, airing next Monday (Nov. 14) at 1...November 7, 2005
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Our Days of Eulogy
Here is one for the newly converted UNEARTH fan interested in the band's work preceding "The Oncoming Storm". By picking up a copy of the 52-minute "Our Days of Eulogy" on or after November 15, he or she will get the previously out-of-print "Above the Fall of Man" EP, the "Endless" EP, and a collect...November 7, 2005
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Third Age of the Sun
They may look like a junior-league theater troupe at a parking-lot Renaissance faire, but BATTLELORE are all business when it comes to creating enchanting, Tolkien-inspired medieval metal with a groove. Similar in sound to (but less complex and mystical than) Holland's ORPHANAGE, BATTLELORE mix tast...November 7, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DANZIG, H.I.M. Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE, ANGRA Venue: Arena Skol City/State: Sao Paulo, Brazil Date: Sept. 9, 2005 Attendance: 22,654 Capacity: 35,000 Artist/Event: JUDAS PRIEST,...November 6, 2005
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Former THY MAJESTIE Singer Producing Italy's VIOLET SUN
Former THY MAJESTIE and current PLATENS singer Dario Grillo is currently producing a new album from the Italian gothic-power metal band VIOLET SUN, led by the soprano Alessandra Amata. The group's musicial style is being described as a mixture of "EVANESCENCE, NIGHTWISH, KOVENANT and LACUNA COIL." A...November 5, 2005
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ORACLE SUN To Release Debut Album In January
ORACLE SUN, the new band featuring members of LABYRINTH, SIGMA, SHINING FURY, ANGEL GRACE and SEVEN GATES, will release their debut album, "Deep Inside", in January' via Scarlet Records. According to a press release, the CD will contain "nine songs of incredible prog-power metal based on a heavy-rif...November 4, 2005
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WINTERTHRALL Part Ways With Guitarist, Seek Replacement
WINTERTHRALL, the Orange County, California-based doom/death metal project featuring drummer Rob Alaniz (NOCTUARY, ex-RISE, EVILDEAD),guitarist/vocalist Steve Nelson (NOCTUARY) and bassist Ruben Lugo, have posted the following message on their official web site: "It's been a crazy past couple of mo...November 4, 2005
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TNT Perform On Norwegian TV: Video Available
A video clip of Norwegian/American hard rockers TNT performing two tracks from their "All the Way to the Sun" CD — "Sometimes" and "A Fix (Of You)" — on Norwegian TV has been made available for download at this location (wait 45 seconds, then click on "Clicca qui per scaricare"). "All the Way ...November 3, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS Playing A Dry Show?
Launch Radio Networks reports: NINE INCH NAILS may have METALLICA to thank for playing an alcohol-free show in Toronto, Canada, according to the Toronto Sun. The Air Canada Centre, where the band is scheduled to play on November 10, has had its liquor license suspended for three shows as punishment...November 3, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH To Be Inducted Into U.K. MUSIC HALL OF FAME
Legendary heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH will be inducted into the U.K. Music Hall of Fame later this month. SABBATH will be honoured alongside BOB DYLAN, PINK FLOYD, JIMI HENDRIX, NEW ORDER, THE WHO and THE KINKS. The late DJ John Peel will become an honorary member, reports The Sun. SABBATH fr...November 3, 2005
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