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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Claims Label Initially 'Rejected' Rock Opera, Vows To Take Legal Action
STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update in his ongoing dispute with Italy's Frontiers Records over the fate of his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "Due to the unfortunate events around 'Saana' during the...February 21, 2008
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Record Label Says It Is Righful Owner Of TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Album
Frontiers Records has released the following statement regarding STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's claim that Frontiers "hasn't fullfilled its contractual obligations" regarding the release of Tolkki's recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal I...February 20, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI Claims He Has Terminated Contract With FRONTIERS For 'Saana' Release
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update regarding his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I would like to inform you about the following things regarding 'Saana': Due to the fact that Frontiers Records has...February 19, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Bassist LAURI PORRA: Video Footage Of FINNISH METAL EXPO Clinic Available
A short video clip of STRATOVARIUS bassist Lauri Porra's Finnish Metal Expo clinic, which was held this past weekend in Helsinki, Finland, can be viewed below (courtesy of "sevils"). Lauri Porra released his new solo album, "All Children Have Superpowers" on January 9. Three songs from the CD — "Rel...February 19, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light Part 1': More Details Revealed
Frontiers Records will release STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island" on March 14. "Composing, writing the story, casting from hundreds of people, and putting this all together has been very refreshing and interesting f...February 19, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Offers 'Saana' Gift
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island"; "In the last days I have received so much support from people all over the world that I decided to give you a little gift. You can do...February 19, 2008
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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Leaked Online Following Production Master Theft
According to STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki, tracks from Tolkki's upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island", have surfaced on various torrent sites shortly after the album's production master was stolen at a photo shoot in Helsinki, Finland. Comm...February 18, 2008
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AMORPHIS Secures Finnish Gold
Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have issued the following update: "On February 15, AMORPHIS were presented with gold discs for 'Silent Waters' and 'Eclipse'. Both albums have sold more than 15,000 copies in Finland, a feat not yet achieved by any of the band's earlier albums. "According to the Finnish Na...February 16, 2008
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AMORPHIS: More Finnish Dates Announced
Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have issued the following update: "On Thursday, June 26, AMORPHIS will play an open-air concert in Helsinki’s Kaisaniemi Park together with NIGHTWISH and EPICA. Although the show will be a warm-up to the ensuing three-day Tuska festival, it is not part of the festival itse...February 14, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman's 'Saana' Single Master, Graphic Master Stolen
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued a following update: "I was in a photo session in Helsinki two days ago and while we were taking promotional pictures, someone stole my bag and one guitar, a purple Fender Stratocaster Jeff Beck model. It is priceless. But what worries me more is that the...February 13, 2008
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AMORPHIS: Bucharest Concert Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of AMORPHIS' February 9, 2008 concert in Bucharest, Romania can be viewed below. AMORPHIS' latest album, "Silent Waters", entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 44. Released in North America on September 18, 2007, the CD is the second AMORPHIS album to featur...February 13, 2008
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SCHMIER On New HEADHUNTER CD: 'This Record Really Made My Day In Difficult Times'
HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),will release its comeback album, "Parasite of Society", on May 23 via AFM Records in Europe. The CD was mixed by Achim Köhler in Stutt...February 10, 2008
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HEADHUNTER: New Album Details Revealed
HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),will release its comeback album, "Parasite of Society", on May 23 via AFM Records in Europe. The CD was mixed by Achim Köhler in Stutt...February 7, 2008
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AMORPHIS: More Tour Dates Announced
Finnish metal band AMORPHIS has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 09 - Bucharest, Romania - Sala Agronomia Mar. 05 - Tavastia - Helsinki, Finland Mar. 06 - Lutakko - Jyväskylä, Finland Mar. 07 - Puijonsarvi - Kuopio, Finland Mar. 08 - Club Teatria - Oulu, Finland Mar. 15 - Areena - Joensuu, Finlan...February 4, 2008
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ARI KOIVUNEN To Perform At FINNISH METAL EXPO
The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 23-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has been added to the list of performers at the fourth edition of the Finnish Metal Expo, which will take place February 15-16, 2008 in Helsinki. Finnish Metal Expo is a consumer expo, whic...February 2, 2008
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