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ENTWINE To Release 'Best-Of' Collection In UK
Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE will release a "best-of" collection through the UK branch of Spinefarm Records sometime in 2009. The exact track listing for the CD has not yet been confirmed. ENTWINE recently entered the studio with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, APOCALYPTICA, SENTENCED) to begin rec...October 16, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: New Audio Interview Posted Online
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH were interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. Download the show as an MP3 file at this location. AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", sold more than 11,000 copies in the United States in its...October 15, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Is Big In Bulgaria
Due to overwhelming demand, former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen's October 28 concert in Bulgaria has been moved to a larger venue. According to News.bg, the show will now be held at the 6,000-capacity Festivalna, which is said to be twice as big as Universiada, where the gig was originally sch...October 15, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: Russia, Turkey Dates Announced
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH have added the following dates to their schedule: Dec. 06 - Istanbul, Turkey - Bostanci Gosteri Merkezi Dec. 20 - Cork, Ireland - Cork Winterfest Jan. 30 - St. Petersburg, Russia - Orlandia Club Jan. 31 - Moscow, Russia - Tochka Club For a complete list of upcomi...October 14, 2008
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SWALLOW THE SUN To Support APOCALYPTICA In UK
Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN will support APOCALYPTICA on the following UK dates: Dec. 02 - Carling Academy, Oxford, UK Dec. 03 - Carling Academy, Liverpool, UK Dec. 04 - Rock City, Nottingham, UK Dec. 05 - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, UK Dec. 06 - ABC, Glasgow, UK Dec. 07 - Carling Academ...October 14, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Records Three New Songs In Buenos Aires
Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has issued the following update: "Before returning back to Finland, I was in the studio in Buenos Aires recording the song 'Enough' and two other songs. "Singing 'Enough' was fun for me, because I had already sang the song many times on tour. Still the recor...October 14, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Backing Band Announced For European Tour
Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has announced the backing band for her upcoming European solo tour. She will be joined by the following musicians: Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, ex-RAGE) - drums Maria Ilmoniemi - keyboards Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN) - bass Alex Scholpp (e...October 13, 2008
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Japan's LOUD PARK 08 Festival Sold Out
The Loud Park 08 festival, which is scheduled to take place October 18-19 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan, is officially sold out. The festival billing is as follows: Saturday, October 18: SLIPKNOT DOWN AVENGED SEVENFOLD CARCASS SONATA ARCTICA DRAGONFORCE MESHUGGAH OBITUARY APOCALY...October 9, 2008
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AMON AMARTH's 'Thunder God' Cracks U.S. Top 50
AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", sold more than 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 48 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Twilight of the Thunder God" first-week chart positions: Germany: #6 Finland #10 Sweden: #11...October 8, 2008
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AMON AMARTH Frontman Says Touring With SLAYER Is 'A Great Opportunity'
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with AMON AMARTH vocalist Johan Hegg. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About Heavy Metal: AMON AMARTH's sound doesn't change dramatically from CD to CD, but what's different about "Twilight Of The Thunder God"? Johan Heg...October 6, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA Performs On Orlando's WJRR; Video Available
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA stopped by the studios of the WJRR radio station in Orlando, Florida on Thursday (October 2) prior to the band's concert at the House of Blues for a private performance with some contest winners. Video footage of the performance — which included the group's current...October 4, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: New Audio Interview With JOHAN HEGG Available
Headbanger's Blog recently tracked down AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg to talk to him about the energy that powers the band's new record, "Twilight of the Thunder God", guest musicians, AMON AMARTH's eagerness to explore uncharted realms, their fascination with ancient texts and why they were almos...October 4, 2008
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AMON AMARTH's 'Thunder God' Cracks German Top 10
AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 6. This marks the highest-ever chart entry for he band as well as its record label, Metal Blade Records. Commented AMON AMARTH in a statement: "Germans know great beer,...October 2, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA To Perform At Finland's GREEN FINGERPRINT FESTIVAL
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA will perform at the Green Fingerprint Festival on October 11 at Jäähalli (Icehall) in Helsinki, Finland. Also scheduled to appear are THE SOUNDS and DON JOHNSON BIG BAND. The festival is part of a nationwide Green Fingerprint campaign to raise awareness of conservi...October 2, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: More Shows Announced
Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has added shows in Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Israel, Russia and the Ukraine to her touring itinerary. Her schedule is now as follows: Oct. 18 - Oktoberhallen - Wieze, Belgium (Metal Female Voices Fest) Oct. 19 - Rockhal Club - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg Oct. 21...October 1, 2008
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