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STRATOVARIUS: DVD Release Date Pushed Back
Finnish neo-classical metallers STRATOVARIUS have been forced to postpone the release date of their forthcoming DVD to April 2004 from the previously announced January. More information about the contents of the upcoming DVD will be made available soon. STRATOVARIUS will release their new album, "El...October 1, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS: New Mp3 Clip Posted Online
A second MP3 clip from the forthcoming STRATOVARIUS album, "Elements Pt. 2", has been posted online at the group's official web site. The track "I'm Still Alive" is track No. 3 on the upcoming CD, due on October 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album, which will once again feature artwork by De...September 28, 2003
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DIABLO Hard At Work On Third Album
Finnish aggro-metallers DIABLO are currently recording their third album, "Eternium", at Fantom studios. The follow-up to 2002's "Renaissance" will be mixed at Helsinki's Finnvox studios and is tentatively scheduled for a January 2004 release. "I can tell you that the new album will be the best DIAB...August 29, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS: New Song Posted Online
A brand new STRATOVARIUS track, titled "I Walk To My Own Song", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location (file size: 3.6 MB). "I Walk To My Own Song" comes off the Finnish neo-classical metallers' forthcoming CD, "Elements Part 2", due on October 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. The al...August 29, 2003
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CENTINEX Push Back Album Release, Part Ways With Drummer
Sweden's CENTINEX have revised the track listing for their forthcoming album, "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos", tentatively due in early 2004 through Candlelight Records. "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos" was recorded and mixed at Black Lounge Studios between June 23 and July 20, and...August 16, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Singer To Begin Recording New Solo Album
STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto has completed the songwriting process for his second solo album with only "some lyrics [left] to be written," according to a post on his web site. Timo will enter the studio in September to begin recording the as-yet-untitled follow-up to last year's "Waiting For...August 12, 2003
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H.I.M. Part Ways With Label, Seek New Record Deal
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have reportedly fulfilled their contractual obligations to BMG Records Finland and are currently seeking a new label. The band, who are considered to be Finland's most successful rock export of all time, are currently in negotiations with several major companies and wil...August 5, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Finalize Track Listing For 'Elements Part 2'
Finnish neo-classical metallers STRATOVARIUS have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Elements Part 2", due on October 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album, which will once again feature artwork by Derek Riggs, will contain the following songs: 01. Alpha & Omega 02. I Walk T...July 30, 2003
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KELLY OSBOURNE To Open For OZZY In The U.K. Only
KELLY OSBOURNE appears to have changed her mind and will open for her father, OZZY OSBOURNE, only on the U.K. portion of his European tour, which is scheduled to kick off in early September. A Finnish promoter had announced several days ago that Kelly was the official replacement for GODSMACK at the...July 26, 2003
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TUSKA FESTIVAL 2003: Photos Posted Online
Sonera Plaza has posted several photos of TYPE O NEGATIVE, THE HAUNTED, STRATOVARIUS and SENTENCED performing live at Finland's Tuska festival this past weekend. Check them out here. Tuska took place July 11-13 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki and featured additional appearances by A...July 14, 2003
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SENTENCED Added To Finland's TUSKA METAL FESTIVAL
SENTENCED have replaced OPETH at this year's edition of Finland's Tuska festival, set to take place July 11-13 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki. As previously reported, OPETH were forced to cancel their appearance at Tuska due to "logistical and financial" difficulties connected with...July 5, 2003
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CENTINEX Complete Drum Tracks For New CD
Sweden's CENTINEX have finished recording the drum tracks for their forthcoming album, "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos", tentatively due in October through Candlelight Records. "Kennet [Englund] did a splendid job behind the kit, everything was put on tape in just three days," reads a messag...June 26, 2003
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METALLICA's 'St. Anger' Certified Platinum In Finland
METALLICA's "St. Anger" has been certified platinum in Finland for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. The group, who have topped the country's album chart for three weeks running with their latest effort, have sold more than 400,000 albums in Finland to date. (Thanks: Timo Isoaho / Sonera Plaza Kaist...June 24, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Singer Sustains Knee Injury
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has injured his knee while playing floorball. "The accident happened on Tuesday (May 20) in the morning during the normal game I play with my friends," Timo said in a posting to the band's official web site. "I stepped on the other player's blade while we were ru...May 22, 2003
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SOULFLY Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA 2003 Festival
SOULFLY are the latest act confirmed to appear at Finland's Tuska 2003 festival, set to take place July 11-13 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki. The complete list of groups currently scheduled to perform at the event is as follows: TYPE O NEGATIVE MINISTRY CHILDREN OF BODOM STRATOVARI...May 14, 2003
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