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H.I.M. Launch Search For Support Band
According to the Finnish daily newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, H.I.M., MTV Europe and Jägermeister are looking for a band to support H.I.M. on their next European tour, which is scheduled to take place in the fall. During the spring, MTV will be airing a trailer with further instructions for groups to follo...March 6, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS: No Tour Planned For 'Elements Part 2'
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have no intention of touring behind their upcoming "Elements Part 2" release, guitarist Timo Tolkki has revealed to Kaista. The follow-up to their current "Elements Part 1" CD, which has just been completed, is tentatively scheduled for release in October, but may end up getti...March 5, 2003
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CHILDREN OF BODOM: Finnish Hate Crew Prepare To Destroy Austin
Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM have been confirmed to appear at the 17th annual South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW),set to be held Mar. 12-16 in various venues in Austin, Texas. CHILDREN OF BODOM will perform on Friday, March 14 at Back Room (2015 E Riverside). Showtime is set for 12:00 a.m. (mid...March 3, 2003
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THE HAUNTED's ARO Was Not Misquoted: Finnish Journalist
The author of the previously published interview with THE HAUNTED frontman Marco Aro in which the singer slams label Earache Records over their business practices has provided to BLABBERMOUTH.NET Finnish-language MP3s of Aro making the alleged statements as proof that the singer was not misquoted. A...February 28, 2003
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FINNTROLL Complete Work On New CD
Finland's FINNTROLL have set "Visor Om Slutet" as the title for their recently-completed "acoustic/experimental" CD, the group's first with new singer Tapio Wilska. The group had originally planned on recording only an EP's worth of material, but reportedly had so much fun during the sessions — whic...February 27, 2003
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POISONBLACK Confirmed For Finland's EASTERMASTER Festival
Finland's POISONBLACK (formerly SHADOWLANDS) — the new band featuring SENTENCED vocalist Ville Laihiala on guitar, and CHARON frontman Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto — are the latest act to have been confirmed for the forthcoming Eastermaster festival, set to take place on April 4-5 at Pakkahuone in Tampere,...February 27, 2003
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TAROT Set Release Date For 'Suffer Our Pleasures'
Finland's TAROT, the group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, have set a May 19 Finnish release date for their new album, entitled "Suffer Our Pleasures". A single featuring the track "Undead Son" is slated for release on April 14. A "best of" collection, appropriately titled "The Be...February 26, 2003
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HAMMERFALL, CHILDREN OF BODOM Confirmed For Finland's EASTERMASTER Festival
HAMMERFALL and CHILDREN OF BODOM are among the artists confirmed to appear at Eastermaster festival, set to take place on April 4-5 at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland. The complete lineup for the event is as follows: Friday, April 4: CHILDREN OF BODOM NORTHER MOONSORROW Saturday, April 5: HAMMERFALL...February 26, 2003
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TYPE O NEGATIVE, THE HAUNTED, EDGUY Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA 2003
TYPE O NEGATIVE, THE HAUNTED, EDGUY and ARCH ENEMY are among the artists 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 artists currently scheduled to perform at the event is as follows: EDGUY...February 25, 2003
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THE HAUNTED's MARCO ARO: EARACHE RECORDS Are Lying To Us All The Time
Swedish high-energy thrashers THE HAUNTED have fulfilled their contractual obligations to Earache Records and have no intentions of re-signing with the label, according to frontman Marco Aro. "Earache are lying to us all the time," he told Finland's Kaista. "According to them, we have sold only ONE...February 24, 2003
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HALFORD Didn't Film Japanese Dates For Upcoming DVD: Opening Act
Despite the band's announcement last month that they would be filming a live DVD during their recent tour of Japan, HALFORD ended up not recording any of the shows on the trek, according to opening act CHILDREN OF BODOM. "There was no film crew [at the shows]," C.O.B. keyboardist Janne Warman told F...February 23, 2003
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SILENTIUM Finish Recording New Album
Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM have finished recording their third full-length CD, "Harmátia de Prudence", and are preparing to mix it for a late spring/early summer release through Spikefarm Records. The CD was recorded at Sundicoop Studio in Savonlinna, Finland and was produced by NI...February 12, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Begin Mixing 'Elements Pt. 2'
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki entered Finnvox studios Tuesday (Feb. 11) in Helsinki with Mikko Karmila to begin mixing the songs for the group's next full-length album, titled "Elements Pt. 2". Some vocal overdubs will also be recorded during the sessions. "Elements Pt. 2" is tentatively due fo...February 12, 2003
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SENTENCED To Take Break, Begin Work On New Album
Finland's SENTENCED have announced that they will be taking a "creative" break while guitarist Sami Lopakka tends to his newborn child. However, it looks like the break won't be a long one as the band are planning to enter the studio in the fall/winter to begin recording their next album for a sprin...February 12, 2003
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AMORPHIS Frontman Completes Work On New AJATTARA CD
AMORPHIS frontman Pasi Koskinen's "black/dark metal" project AJATTARA have completed work on their new album, "Kuolema" ("Death"),for a March 24 release. The full track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Antakaa Elää (Let Me Live) 02. Surman Henki (The Ghost Of Death) 03. Haureus (Fornicatio...January 31, 2003
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