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CHAOSBREED To Release Debut EP Through RISING REALM RECORDS

CHAOSBREED, the new Finnish death metal supergroup consisting of drummer Nalle Österman (ex-GANDALF),bassist Oppu Laine (ex-AMORPHIS, MANNHAI),guitarist Marko Tarvonen (MOONSORROW),guitarist Esa Holopainen (AMORPHIS),and vocalist Taneli Jarva (ex-SENTENCED, THE BLACK LEAGUE),will be releasing a...
July 10, 2003
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SENTENCED Added To Finland's TUSKA METAL FESTIVAL

SENTENCED have replaced OPETH at this year's edition of Finland's Tuska festival, set to take place July 11-13 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki. As previously reported, OPETH were forced to cancel their appearance at Tuska due to "logistical and financial" difficulties connected with...
July 5, 2003
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THE 69 EYES Confirmed For Hungary's SZIGET FESTIVAL

Finland's THE 69 EYES have been confirmed for this year's Sziget Festival, which takes place between July 30 and August 6 in Budapest, Hungary. Also set to appear at the event are SLAYER, THE HELLACOPTERS, SONATA ARCTICA, MY DYING BRIDE, CLAWFINGER, APOCALYPTICA, ANNIHILATOR, CIRCLE II CIRCLE, TESTA...
July 1, 2003
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Former AMORPHIS Keyboardist To Play On New MANNHAI CD

Finnish "stoner rockers" MANNHAI, who feature in their ranks former AMORPHIS bassist Oppu Laine and ex-XYSMA frontman Joanitor Muurinen, are currently composing and demoing new songs for the follow-up to last year's "Evil Under The Sun" CD, tentatively due in early 2004. Joining the group during the...
July 1, 2003
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MOONSPELL: Upcoming Single To Include Non-Album Cut

Portugal's MOONSPELL will include the non-album track "The Darkening" on their upcoming single, "Everything Invaded" (slated for release on July 28). "Everything Invaded" comes off the group's new album, "The Antidote", due on September 29 through Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Dark...
June 27, 2003
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MOONSPELL Announce New Bassist

Portugal's MOONSPELL have recruited Aires Pereira (ex-MALEVOLENCE) as the temporary replacement for recently departed bassist Sérgio Crestana. "[Aires] has gathered the professional and spiritual conditions to walk on stage with us," the band said in a statement posted on their official web site. MO...
June 23, 2003
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AMORPHIS's 'Far From The Sun' Enters Greek Chart At No. 26

AMORPHIS' "Far From The Sun" entered the Greek album chart at No. 26 and has moved up to position No. 21 in its second week of release. Check out the whole chart here. "Far From The Sun", which has so far been released in most European countries, will finally be issued in Spain ...
June 22, 2003
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CHAOSBREED To Release Debut EP In July

CHAOSBREED, the new Finnish death metal supergroup consisting of drummer Nalle Österman (ex-GANDALF),bassist Oppu Laine (ex-AMORPHIS, MANNHAI),guitarist Marko Tarvonen (MOONSORROW),guitarist Esa Holopainen (AMORPHIS),and vocalist Taneli Jarva (ex-SENTENCED, THE BLACK LEAGUE),are in talks with a...
June 19, 2003
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AMORPHIS To Release New Single

Finland's AMORPHIS will release a single, "Evil Inside", on June 20. "Evil Inside" comes off the group's latest album, "Far From The Sun", available in Scandinavia since the end of May. AMORPHIS are scheduled to perform a string of Finnish festivals over the summer before embarking on a European tou...
June 12, 2003
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AMORPHIS: Video Interview Posted Online

A brand new AMORPHIS Electronic Press Kit (EPK),featuring an exclusive interview with vocalist Pasi Koskinen and guitarist Esa Holopainen, has been posted online at this location. AMORPHIS' latest album, "Far From The Sun", was released in Scandinavia at the end of May. The band are scheduled to pe...
June 4, 2003
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AMORPHIS Enter Finnish Album Chart At No. 7!

Finland's AMORPHIS entered the Finnish Album chart at to No. 7 with their latest album, "Far From The Sun". Check out the entire chart here. The band celebrated the release of "Far From The Sun" by playing an almost two-hour gig at the legendary Tavastia Club in Helsinki last Friday (May 30). Perfor...
June 2, 2003
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MOONSPELL Set Release Date For 'The Antidote'

Portugal's MOONSPELL have set a Sept. 29 release date through Century Media Records for their new album, "The Antidote". The follow-up to 2001's "Darkness And Hope" was recorded at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (H.I.M., SENTENCED, AMORPHIS). The band, who recentl...
May 30, 2003
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AMORPHIS Climb To Position #3 On Finnish Singles Chart

AMORPHIS have moved up to position #3 on the Finnish Singles chart with their latest single, "Day Of Your Beliefs". Check out the whole chart here. "Day Of Your Beliefs" comes off the group's upcoming full-length album, "Far From The Sun", due in Scandinavia through Virgin Records on May 26. A U.S....
May 21, 2003
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CHAOSBREED Launch Official Web Site

CHAOSBREED, the new Finnish death metal supergroup consisting of drummer Nalle Österman (ex-GANDALF),bassist Oppu Laine (ex-AMORPHIS, MANNHAI),guitarist Marko Tarvonen (MOONSORROW),guitarist Esa Holopainen (AMORPHIS),and vocalist Taneli Jarva (ex-SENTENCED, THE BLACK LEAGUE),have launched their...
May 21, 2003
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SOULFLY Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA 2003 Festival

SOULFLY are the latest act 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 groups currently scheduled to perform at the event is as follows: TYPE O NEGATIVE MINISTRY CHILDREN OF BODOM STRATOVARI...
May 14, 2003