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Former STRATOVARIUS Singer Blames Split On Alcohol Abuse, Non-Communication
STRATOVARIUS' split with singer Timo Kotipelto was the result of years of alcohol abuse and non-communication, the vocalist has revealed in an interview with Holland's Lords of Metal. "It lies in the Finnish mentality not to openly talk about problems," Kotipelto said. "That is what ultimately ended...March 16, 2004
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TIMO KOTIPELTO Talks About STRATOVARIUS, Upcoming Solo CD: Audio Available
Former STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto was interviewed by Spain's Rafa Basa the day of STRATOVARIUS' appearance at Piorno Rock festival in Granada in late February. Kotipelto spoke about his departure from the group and his upcoming solo album, "Coldness", due on April 26 through Century Media...March 13, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Video Report From PIORNO ROCK: Interviews, Live Clips And More!
Finland's Sonera Plaza has posted a 14-minute video report from STRATOVARIUS' recent appearance at the Piorno Rock festival in Spain. Included are short interviews with the various members of the band, clips from the group's performance, Timo Tolkki's comments on the legendary "pissing" incident and...March 11, 2004
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KOTIPELTO: More 'Coldness' Details Revealed
More information has surfaced regarding KOTIPELTO's sophomore album, "Coldness", due in Europe on April 26 through Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Waiting for the Dawn" was recorded by CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman at his Beyond Abilities Studios as well as by Tero Koste...March 11, 2004
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LORDI To Release Sophomore Album In April
Finnish "monster metal" band LORDI have set an April 14 release date for their second, as-yet-untitled album. The group shot a video for the album's first single, "Blood Red Sandman", at a Helsinki studio last week. The CD was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (H.I.M., SENTENCED, AMORPHIS) and will contai...March 9, 2004
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NIGHTWISH, APOCALYPTICA Members Guest On New TIMO RAUTIAINEN & TRIO NISKALAUKAUS CD
Members of NIGHTWISH and APOCALYPTICA are among the guest musicians appearing on the new TIMO RAUTIAINEN & TRIO NISKALAUKAUS CD, "Kylmä Tila" ("Cold Space"),due in Finland on March 22. NIGHTWISH's Tuomas Holopainen plays keyboards on the songs "Juoksevan Veden Aika" and "Kylmä Tila", NIGHTWISH/...March 9, 2004
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MISTRESS OF REALITY Drummer Not In Line To Join STRATOVARIUS
Despite published reports to the contrary, there is no truth to the rumors that Simona Bressi, the drummer for the Los Angeles-based BLACK SABBATH cover band MISTRESS OF REALITY, is in line to fill the vacant drummer slot in STRATOVARIUS. The rumor that Bressi might be joining STRATOVARIUS first ori...March 8, 2004
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SENTENCED Frontman To Take Over Vocal Duties In POISONBLACK
SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala has taken over the lead vocal duties in his side-project POISONBLACK following the departure of CHARON singer Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto. Laihiala's decision to handle the vocals himself comes less than a month after reports surfaced that the group's new singer would be...March 8, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Set Release Date For 'Once'
NIGHTWISH have set a June 7 Finnish release date through Spinefarm Records for their brand-new album, "Once". A single containing the album track "Nemo" is due on April 19. In other news, the "Once" album cut "Creek Mary's Blood" will feature an appearance by Lakota tribe's Indian John Two-Hawks. Jo...March 4, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Pisses On TIMO TOLKKI: Photos Available
Finland's Sonera Plaza has posted several photos of STRATOVARIUS performing at Spain's Piorno Rock festival on Saturday, including pictures of keyboardist Jens Johansson pissing (literally!) on guitarist Timo Tolkki during the opening notes of the song "Forever" (no, we're not kidding). Check them o...March 2, 2004
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Report: STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Assaulted In Spain, Treated For Stab Wounds
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki was assaulted in the center of Granada, Spain on Sunday (Feb. 29) as he was taking a walk, Finland's Sonera Plaza is reporting. According to STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson, who witnessed the attack, the alleged attacker was extremely agitated and had "a Hi...March 1, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS At PIORNO ROCK: Review, Photos Posted Online
MetalYou.com has posted a review and pictures of STRATOVARIUS' performance at the Piorno Rock festival in Spain Saturday night (Feb. 28). "[Singer Timo] Kotipelto was the best yesterday, he sang everything perfectly, reaching all the high notes and, like always and giving everything to the audience,...February 29, 2004
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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Singer Reassures Spanish Fans That He Will Appear At PIORNO ROCK
Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has released a statement via his official web site reassuring his Spanish fans that he will, in fact, be appearing with the group at the Piorno Rock festival this weekend. Since being officially ousted from the group in December, Kotipelto has reportedly bee...February 27, 2004
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FINNTROLL Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
FINNTROLL have been confirmed for this year's Sauna Open Air festival, set to take place on June 11-12 in Tampere, Finland. FINNTROLL will play at Ratinanniemi (the outdoor concert place) on Friday, June 11 alongside CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH, DIABLO and THUNDERSTONE. Other acts scheduled to perf...February 25, 2004
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DIO, IN FLAMES, BESEECH Others Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL
DIO, IN FLAMES, BESEECH, CHAOSBREED, TROLLHEIM'S GROTT and CHARON are the latest bands confirmed for Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, set to take place July 16-18 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki, Finland. The previously announced co-headliner KING DIAMOND will NOT be performing at thi...February 24, 2004
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