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MARK JANSEN's Pre-EPICA Band AFTER FOREVER To Reunite For Special 25th-Anniversary Concert
Mark Jansen's pre-EPICA band AFTER FOREVER will reunite for a special 25th-anniversary concert on October 4, 2025 at 013 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands. Earlier today (Wednesday, October 23),Jansen released the following message via his social media: "Dear AFTER FOREVER fans, "2025 marks a monum...October 23, 2024
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TESTAMENT Recruits NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN For 'Slower' Song On Upcoming Album
In a new interview with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming studio album. The LP will mark TESTAMENT's follow-up to 2020's "Titans Of Creation", which was co-produced by Juan Urteaga, who previously wor...October 21, 2024
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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Announces September 2025 'Music And Spoken Word' Tour Of The Netherlands
NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen will embark on a 10-date solo tor of her original home country, the Netherlands, in September 2025. The 43-year-old Dutch-born vocalist, who resides in Sweden with her husband, SABATON drummer Hannes Van Dahl, shared the news of the upcoming trek in a social media post...October 14, 2024
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Finds The Traditional Pop Song Structure 'Tedious And Boring'
In a new interview with Benni of Thomann Music, NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spoke about his knack for writing long songs that do not follow the traditional format for radio-friendly singles. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've been doing things this w...October 1, 2024
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NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN 'Would Love To' Work With HALESTORM's LZZY HALE
In a recent interview with The Charismatic Voice, NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen spoke about which other musicians she would like to collaborate with. She said: "I would love to work with [HALESTORM's] Lzzy Hale. We've met once at a festival in the U.K. And there I felt a little starstruck, 'cause ev...September 26, 2024
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NIGHTWISH's TROY DONOCKLEY On Band's Touring Hiatus: 'We Were In Danger Of Burning Out'
In a new interview with Sakis Fragos of Rock Hard Greece, NIGHTWISH multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley spoke about the band's announcement that it would take a break from touring and not hit the road in support of the band's just-released studio album "Yesterwynde". He said (as transcribed by BLAB...September 24, 2024
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NIGHTWISH Releases Music Video For 'Lanternlight' Song From 'Yesterwynde' Album
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released the official music video for "Lanternlight", the fourth single from their latest album, "Yesterwynde", which was made available today (Friday, September 20) via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Huma...September 20, 2024
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Yesterwynde
Approaching a new NIGHTWISH album can be a daunting proposition, even for the seasoned symphonic metal fan. Over the last 28 years, the all-conquering Finns have evolved from undeniably opulent and ambitious beginnings, into one of the most adventurous and unpredictable bands in all of heavy music....September 17, 2024
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NIGHTWISH Releases Music Video For New Single 'An Ocean Of Strange Islands'
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released the official music video for "An Ocean Of Strange Islands", the third single from their upcoming album, "Yesterwynde", due on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Human. :II: Natu...September 10, 2024
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PORTNOY, ELLEFSON, SKOLNICK, BUSH, SANDERS Perform At METAL ALLEGIANCE's East Coast 10th-Anniversary Show
On September 6, 2024, METAL ALLEGIANCE rocked the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, performing a balance of original material with classic covers of metal royalty. Several guests joined METAL ALLEGIANCE on stage at the gig, including Troy Sanders (MASTODON),John Bush (ARMORED SAINT),Dav...September 8, 2024
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist/Vocalist MARKO HIETALA Unveils New Single 'Frankenstein's Wife'
Former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala is back with a mesmerizing new single, "Frankenstein's Wife", a tragic love song that blends dark humor with haunting melodies. Released today, this rock hymn is a journey into the gothic world of a mad scientist's desperate attempt to reanimate the lo...September 4, 2024
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NIGHTWISH Releases 15th 'Yesterwynde' Making-Of Episode
Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have released the fifteenth part of a documentary about the making of the band's upcoming album, "Yesterwynde", due on September 20, 2024 via Nuclear Blast. It marks the band's tenth studio LP, following on from the release of "Human. :II: Nature." in 2020. "'Yeste...September 2, 2024
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Guitarist MAGNUS KARLSSON To Rejoin PRIMAL FEAR On The Road
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have confirmed that Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who has been primarily a studio member of the band for much of the past decade, will rejoin PRIMAL FEAR on the road following the recent departures of guitarists Alex Beyrodt and Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Eh...August 25, 2024
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PRIMAL FEAR Loses Four Members: 'There Was No Argument Or Bad Blood'
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have parted ways with guitarist Alex Beyrodt, guitarist Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré and bassist Alex Jansen. Earlier today, Beyrodt, Naumann, Ehré and Jansen released the following statement via social media: "Dear fans and friends of PRIMAL FEAR, we unfortun...August 23, 2024
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Doesn't Rule Out Second Solo Album
In a new interview with Finland's Tuonela magazine, Tuomas Holopainen — the keyboardist and main songwriter of NIGHTWISH — was asked if there is a chance of a follow-up to his solo album based on a graphic novel called "The Life And Times Of Scrooge McDuck", written and illustrated by Don Rosa. "Mus...August 14, 2024