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STRATOVARIUS: Support Acts Announced For European Tour
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have announced the support acts for their forthcoming European headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off on January 7 in Bochum, Germany. They are as follows: With TRACEDAWN, MYSTIC PROPHECY: Jan. 07 - Zeche - Bochum [DE] Jan. 08 - Hof ter Lo - Antwerp [B...November 24, 2009
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PENTAGRAM, THE GATES OF SLUMBER To Team Up For U.S. Tour
Two of doom metal's most acclaimed acts will team up for a two-week U.S. tour this winter as PENTAGRAM joins forces with THE GATES OF SLUMBER. The 11 city tour will launch on January 15 in Springfield, VA. The pairing of PENTAGRAM and THE GATES OF SLUMBER aligns two generations of doom metal majesty...November 13, 2009
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New STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Interviewed In Quebec City
MusikUniverse.net webzine conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS on September 19, 2009 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Watch the chat in two parts below. "Polaris", the new album from STRATOVARIUS, landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Art...October 17, 2009
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THE KOVENANT To Perform Entire 'Nexus Polaris' Album At Next Year's INFERNO Festival
Norwegian extreme metallers THE KOVENANT have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Inferno festival, set to take place March 31 - April 3, 2010 in Oslo, Norway. The band will play the entire "Nexus Polaris" album live with original members Nagash, Psy Coma, Hellhammer, Sverd and Jezebel...October 1, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Bassist, Guitarist Interviewed At Czech Republic's MASTERS OF ROCK
Austria's Stormbringer.at webzine conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen and bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS on July 11, 2009 at the Masters Of Rock festival in the Czech Republic. Watch the 11-minute chat below. "Polaris", the new album from STRATOVARIU...July 30, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: European Tour Dates Announced
STRATOVARIUS will embark on a European tour in January/February 2010. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 07 - Zeche, Bochum, Germany (Ruhrpott) Jan. 08 - Hof ter Lo, Antwerp, Belgium Jan. 09 - Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands Jan. 10 - Garage, London, UK Jan. 12 - Elysee, Paris, France Jan. 13 - Le...July 6, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Interviewed On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available
"The Classic Metal Show" conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson on May 20, 2009. Listen to the chat in two parts below. "The Classic Metal Show" can be heard every Saturday night between 9:00 p.m. EST and 3:00 a.m. EST at www.cmsradio.net. "Polaris", the new album from S...June 16, 2009
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TIMO TOLKKI Slams STRATOVARIUS' Current Lineup For 'Pissing On My Music And Art'
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki — who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name — has slammed the band's current lineup for "exploiting" the STRATOVARIUS name and "pissing on my music and art." STRATOVARIUS' present formation includes...June 15, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist On 'Polaris', TIMO TOLKKI And Future Albums
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson as part of a series entitled "Hit The Lights." Topics of discussion included the album "Polaris", Timo Tolkki's departure, the group's financial situation, and future STRATOVARIUS material...June 9, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales **ARE** included in the SoundScan totals.) The CD landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Art...June 3, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS' 'Polaris' Lands On Finnish, German Charts
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 2 and has moved down to No. 4 in the CD's second week of release. The album also debuted on the German Media Control chart at No. 55. "Polaris" was released in...May 28, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Featured In 'The Right To Rock' Podcast
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #81),featuring an interview with keyboardist Jens Johansson of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The chat lasts approximately 45 minutes and can be heard at this location. "Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOV...May 27, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, is available for streaming in its entirety on iLike.com. The CD will be released in the U.S. on May 26 via Armoury Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment). The group's first CD since the departure of guitar player and mai...May 22, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Footage From The Road Posted Online
Bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS has uploaded a six-minute video clip (see below) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the first three days of the band's current European tour, which kicked off on May 15, 2009 in Wolverhampton, U.K. STRATOVARIUS' new studio album, "P...May 19, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Interview, Performance Footage From Nottingham Available
Baconmusic's James Allman conducted an interview with guitarist Matias Kupiainen and bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS prior to the band's May 16, 2009 concert at The Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, U.K. Watch the chat in two parts below. Also available is performance footage...May 18, 2009
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