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Former LULLACRY Frontwoman To Guest On SILENTIUM CD
Former LULLACRY and current SOULGRIND frontwoman Tanja Kemppainen will sing the part of "Prudence" on the forthcoming album from Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM, according to the group's official web site. Kemppainen will sing the vocal lines originally written for previous singer Tiina...December 5, 2002
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TIINA LEHVONEN Leaves SILENTIUM
Vocalist Tiina Lehvonen has left Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM, citing personal reasons for her departure. "At the moment my life is at the point where I can't give 100% effort for SILENTIUM," said Lehvonen in a statement. "New material is so great, I see no point singing my parts poo...November 20, 2002
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SILENTIUM to Collaborate With NIGHTWISH Mainman On Upcoming CD
Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM will enter Sundicoop Studio in Savonlinna on Jan. 13, 2003 to record their third full-length album, "Harmátia de Prudence", with producer and NIGHTWISH mainman Tuomas Holopainen. "I felt I needed some outsider's view for my songs and Tuomas crossed my min...November 10, 2002
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NIGHTWISH's Stockholm Gig Gets Upgraded
NIGHTWISH's upcoming gig in Stockholm, Sweden has been upgraded from Klubben to Arenan. ...October 30, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Announce Final Dates Of "Century Child" Tour
Finland's NIGHTWISH will perform the last two shows of their "Century Child" World Tour in Germany during January. The details are as follows: Jan. 11 – Oberhausen, GER @ König-Pilsener-Arena Jan. 12 – Munich, GER @ Colosseum After these shows, NIGHTWISH are expected to take a break from live perfor...October 25, 2002
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NIGHTWISH To Play First-Ever Show In Sweden
Finland's NIGHTWISH will perform their first-ever show in Sweden on Saturday, November 16 at the 700-capacity Klubben in Stockholm. If the concert is sold out, an additional show will likely take place the following night, November 17. Ticket price is 210 SEK and advance sales are being handled by w...October 22, 2002
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NIGHTWISH To Issue Second DVD In June
NIGHTWISH have set June 2, 2003 as the release date for their second DVD, which is currently being compiled by the group and Spinefarm Records in their hometown of Helsinki. As previously reported, the as-yet-untitled DVD will consist of 12-14 tracks of music, including promo videos and various self...October 21, 2002
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TO/DIE/FOR Hard At Work On 'Jaded'
Finland's TO/DIE/FOR are currently at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta recording their new album, entitled "Jaded", for a tentative early 2003 release through Spinefarm Records. A single release will precede album before the end of the year. Among the song titles set to appear on the upcoming CD are "T...October 18, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Single Certified Platinum
NIGHTWISH have reportedly received a platinum record for their "Ever Dream" single in their native Finland, where the CD is said to have shifted in excess of 10,000 copies since its release in early May. Meanwhile, the group's second single off their Century Child CD, "Bless The Child", has been cer...October 8, 2002
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NIGHTWISH To Issue Second DVD
Finland's NIGHTWISH will be issuing a second DVD sometime next year consisting of 12-14 tracks of music, including promo videos and various self-recorded live tracks, and about 60 minutes of behind-the-scenes material, according to the band's official web site. No further information is available at...October 1, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Get Involved In Side Projects
NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka Nevalainen and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen will make guest appearances on the debut album from SETHIAN, a new Helsinki, Finland-based act that also features in its ranks former WIZZARD frontman Tapio Wilska (who had previously done session studio work with NIGHTWISH). The a...September 22, 2002
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ALTARIA To Be Joined By NIGHTWISH Guitarist During Upcoming Gigs
Finnish melodic metal band ALTARIA, featuring SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen, will be joined by NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen on second guitar during some of their forthcoming live shows, according to ALTARIA's official web site. In other news, ALTARIA will record a song called "Stra...September 21, 2002
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GRAVE DIGGER Re-Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
GRAVE DIGGER have re-signed with Nuclear Blast Records for several more albums following the expiration of their most recent short-term agreement with the label. GRAVE DIGGER are currently finishing up pre-production for their forthcoming CD, which will be recorded between October and December at Pr...September 19, 2002
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Sweden's Top-Selling Metal/Hard Rock Albums For Week Ending Sept. 13
The following is a list of the top-selling hard rock/heavy metal albums in Sweden for the week ending September 13th, 2002 (as reported by the Swedish daily newspaper Aftonbladet): 01. (NEW) IN FLAMES - Reroute To Remain 02. (03) P.O.D. - Satellite 03. (NEW) KISS - The Very Best Of 04. (02) QUEENS O...September 16, 2002
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GRAVE DIGGER Commence Work On New CD, Publish Autobiography
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER are currently finishing up pre-production for their forthcoming CD, which will be recorded between October and December at Principal Studios near Muenster, Germany. The Resetti Brothers and GRAVE DIGGER frontman Chris Boltendahl will assume the production duties d...September 3, 2002
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