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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Comments On Broken Shoulder: 'I'm Jinxed!'

Alexi Laiho, front man for the Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM, sustained a serious injury while on the road as part of the "No Fear Energy Tour" alongside with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. Laiho, who was recently named the world's "Best Metal Guitarist" in the 1...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Montreal Video Footage, Photos Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed at Medley in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 1, 2009 as part of her short North American tour in support of the "My Winter Storm" album. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (courtesy of dollxofmetal). Check out photos from M...

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DEAD BY APRIL's 'Losing You' Single Tops Swedish Chart

"Losing You", the first single from DEAD BY APRIL, the Swedish "pop/metal" act featuring former members of NIGHTRAGE, BY NIGHT, EVILDOER, MINDFALL and DEATHDESTRUCTION, has topped the official chart in the band's home country. The group says in a statement, "That is just really sick! A HUGE thank yo...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Breaks F**king Shoulder, Vows To Continue F**king Touring

CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho broke his shoulder earlier this week after falling from his tour bus bunk while travelling with the rest of the band during the No Fear Energy Tour with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. Addressing the audience prior to laun...

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ELECTRIC BOYS: 'Best-Of' Collection Due This Month

Reunited Swedish rockers ELECTRIC BOYS have inked a deal with Spinefarm Records. A 20-track "best-of" collection, titled "Now Dig This!", will be released on May 25. It features songs from the band's three studio albums, including "Psychedelic Eyes", "Mary In The Mystery World", "Groovus Maximus", "...

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TARJA TURUNEN Kicks Off North American Tour; Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen kicked off her North American tour last night (Wednesday, April 29) at The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (thanks to Benniken). Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musi...

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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's Solo Album Due In June

Spinefarm Records has announced a mid-June release date for the third solo album from SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen. According to the label "there will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental." Guest musicians on the CD include vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Tour Rehearsals Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has uploaded photos from the rehearsal sessions for her North American tour, which is scheduled to kick of tonight (Wednesday, April 29) in New York City. Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPL...

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WARMEN: Japanese Edition Of New Album To Include ROXETTE Cover

CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman will release the fourth album from his WARMEN project, "Japanese Hospitality", on August 24 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by JOURNEY, and "Black Cat" by JANET JACKSON, featuring...

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AMORAL: 'Gave Up Easy' Video Available

"Gave Up Easy", the new video from Finnish metallers AMORAL, can be viewed below. The footage for the clip was shot during the recording sessions for the band's new album, "Show Your Colors", which is available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page. An e-card for "Show Your Color...

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AMORAL: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Show Your Colors", the new album from Finnish metallers AMORAL, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. An e-card for "Show Your Colors" can be accessed at this location. The CD will be released in the U.S. on June 9 through Spinefarm Records via Fontana distribution....

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DEAD BY APRIL: 'Losing You' Single To Receive U.K. Release

DEAD BY APRIL, the Swedish "pop/metal" act featuring former members of NIGHTRAGE, BY NIGHT, EVILDOER, MINDFALL and DEATHDESTRUCTION, will release their debut digital single in the U.K. on May 11 via Spinefarm Records. Titled "Losing You", the song will be available with bonus cut "My Saviour" plus t...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist's WARMEN: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed

CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman has set "Japanese Hospitality" as the title of the fourth album from his WARMEN project, due on August 24 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by JOURNEY, and "Black Cat" by JANET JACKS...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Drummer Interviewed In Oslo; Video Available

Imhotep's Paul Kearns conducted an interview with drummer Jaska Raatikainen of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM in Oslo, Norway in February 2009. Watch the chat in two parts below. CHILDREN OF BODOM will release a new album, titled "Skeletons In The Closet", in September through Spinefarm Records...

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ENTWINE: 'Painstained' To Receive U.S. Release In June

"Painstained", the sixth album from the Finnish gothic metal band ENTWINE, will be released in the U.S. on June 9 via Spinefarm Records. It will be available at physical retail and all digital carriers. The CD, which was released in Finland on January 28, was recorded with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (...