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MÖTLEY CRÜE's 'The Dirt': Truth Or Fiction?
MÖTLEY CRÜE's acclaimed 2001 autobiography, "The Dirt: Confessions Of The World's Most Notorious Rock Band", has been widely hailed as perhaps the greatest rock 'n' roll bio of all time — a stunningly "honest" account that sees the four members of the group openly delving into the dirtiest, squishie...January 28, 2003
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LULLACRY Perform 'Secret' Club Gigs In Helsinki
Finland's LULLACRY performed two "secret" gigs in their hometown of Helsinki last week — the first on Saturday (Jan. 18) at Stella Star club under the name BLOODY MARY, and the second last night (Jan 23) at Semifinal club under the name HARVEY WALLBANGER. According to an eyewitness, "the band played...January 24, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Hit Brazil
Several photos taken during STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and drummer Jörg Michael's recent trip to Brazil to promote their upcoming "Elements Part 1" CD have been posted online at this location. "Elements Part 1" is due on Jan. 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. ...January 13, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Begin Work On 'Elements Part 2'
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following update via his official web site: "I just wanted to info you about my activities at the moment... :) "I rented a small studio/rehearsing place for my self in Helsinki. I've been renovating the place with a friend of mine (thanks Hepa!) an...January 9, 2003
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NIGHTWISH Sued By Finnish Orchestra Conductor Over Unpaid Fees
Finland's NIGHTWISH are being sued by arranger/conductor Riku Niemi over unpaid fees Niemi claims are owed him for his work on the group's platinum-certified "Century Child" release. NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mastermind Tuomas Holopainen, who wrote the bulk of the material on the album, claims that the...January 8, 2003
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SLAYER's LOMBARDO & APOCALYPTICA: MP3 Available For Download!!
Finnish string combo APOCALYPTICA have posted a new track, "No Education", for free download at www.musicline.de. The song, which comes off the group's forthcoming "Reflections" CD, features a guest appearance by SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. Lombardo guests on a total of five tracks on the all-inst...January 7, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS: MP3s Available For Download
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have posted lengthy MP3 clips of two new songs, "Soul of a Vagabond" and "Find Your Own Voice", via their official web site at this and this location. Both tracks come off the group's forthcoming "Elements Part I" CD, due on Jan. 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. The group ...January 4, 2003
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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist: If You Download My Music, I Will Sue
STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mastermind Timo Tolkki, a notorious opponent of illegal music downloading in any form, has threatened to take legal action against any person, or persons, involved in distributing the group's forthcoming CD, "Elements Part I", ahead of its Jan. 27 release date. The following i...January 3, 2003
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SNAKEGOD Bassist Launches VIIVAKOODI
SNAKEGOD's Petri "Pete" Repo has teamed up with TWO WITCHES' Mikko Koskinen, 313's Petri Lampinen and Jussi Tervo in a special "bass project" called VIIVAKOODI. According to SNAKEGOD's official web site, the idea behind the project "is similar to [that of] APOCALYPTICA," except that bass guitars wil...December 24, 2002
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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist To Star In 'OSBOURNES'-Style TV Series
HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy McCoy and his wife Angela will star in an "Osbournes"-style reality sitcom, set to premiere on Finnish television next fall. The show, which has a working title of "Andy and Angela Show", will be produced and directed by the bass player and music video director Tuukka Temo...December 18, 2002
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AMORPHIS Complete Instrumental Recordings For New CD
Finland's AMORPHIS have finished recording all instrumental parts for their upcoming album at Helsinki's Finnvox studios. 15 songs were reportedly tracked during the sessions, with 10 tentatively scheduled to appear on the as-yet-untitled CD, which is set to surface in the spring. AMORPHIS frontman...December 12, 2002
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FINNTROLL Announce New Singer
Finland's FINNTROLL have enlisted singer Tapio Wilska as the permanent replacement for Katla, who was forced to step down as vocalist earlier in the year due to problems with his vocal cords. Wilska had previously fronted a number of acts, including SETHIAN and WIZZARD, and had done session work wit...December 10, 2002
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LULLACRY Name New Album, Set Release Date
Helsinki, Finland-based LULLACRY have set "Crucify My Heart" as the title for their third full-length album — the band's first with new vocalist Tanja Lainio — which was recently completed with producer Mikko Karmila for a Feb. 17, 2003 release through Spinefarm Records. A single, "Don't Touch The F...December 3, 2002
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AMORPHIS Complete Drum Tracks For Upcoming CD
Finland's AMORPHIS have completed the drum tracks for their upcoming album at Helsinki's Finnvox studios. 15 songs were reportedly tracked during the sessions, with 10 tentatively scheduled to appear on the as-yet-untitled CD, which is set to surface in the spring. The sextet, who are currently unsi...November 25, 2002
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Finnish Benefit Gig In Honor Of CHUCK SCHULDINER Set For Next Month
DIABLO, ROTTEN SOUND, MOKOMA and TIMO RAUTIAINEN & JARKKO MARTIKAINEN have been confirmed to appear at The Fragile Art Of Existence, a charity concert honoring late DEATH frontman Chuck Schuldiner to be held on Dec. 13 (one-year anniversary of Chuck's death) in Tampere, Finland. All acts, with t...November 20, 2002
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