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SPASTIC INK: Prepare To Have Your Minds Melted!
Acclaimed San Antonio, Texas prog/tech metal triumvirate SPASTIC INK, featuring guitarist/composer Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, GORDIAN KNOT),bassist Pete Perez (RIOT),and drummer Bobby Jarzombek (HALFORD, RIOT, PAINMUSEUM) have set a March 23 release date via EclecticElectric for the their long awa...March 18, 2004
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Former STRATOVARIUS Singer Blames Split On Alcohol Abuse, Non-Communication
STRATOVARIUS' split with singer Timo Kotipelto was the result of years of alcohol abuse and non-communication, the vocalist has revealed in an interview with Holland's Lords of Metal. "It lies in the Finnish mentality not to openly talk about problems," Kotipelto said. "That is what ultimately ended...March 16, 2004
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TIMO KOTIPELTO Talks About STRATOVARIUS, Upcoming Solo CD: Audio Available
Former STRATOVARIUS vocalist Timo Kotipelto was interviewed by Spain's Rafa Basa the day of STRATOVARIUS' appearance at Piorno Rock festival in Granada in late February. Kotipelto spoke about his departure from the group and his upcoming solo album, "Coldness", due on April 26 through Century Media...March 13, 2004
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ALTARIA: HAMMERFALL's CANS Pulls Out Of Guest Appearance, Replacement Announced
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have posted the following message on their official web site: " 'Divinity' is now ready, mixed and mastered. The final touch for the album was mastering at the Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila (STRATOVARIUS, NIGHTWISH, SONATA ARCTICA, etc). The release date is May 24...March 13, 2004
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ENTWINE, WALTARI Debut In Finnish Top 15
Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE entered the Finnish album chart at position No. 11 with their latest release, "DiEversity" (Spinefarm). Also making an impressive showing on the chart are WALTARI, whose eleventh album, "Rare Species" (Vindauga Music),debuted at No. 13. View the whole chart here. The...March 13, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Video Report From PIORNO ROCK: Interviews, Live Clips And More!
Finland's Sonera Plaza has posted a 14-minute video report from STRATOVARIUS' recent appearance at the Piorno Rock festival in Spain. Included are short interviews with the various members of the band, clips from the group's performance, Timo Tolkki's comments on the legendary "pissing" incident and...March 11, 2004
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KOTIPELTO: More 'Coldness' Details Revealed
More information has surfaced regarding KOTIPELTO's sophomore album, "Coldness", due in Europe on April 26 through Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Waiting for the Dawn" was recorded by CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman at his Beyond Abilities Studios as well as by Tero Koste...March 11, 2004
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KOTIPELTO: 'Coldness' Cover Art Posted Online
The cover artwork for KOTIPELTO's new album, "Coldness", has been posted online at this location. The follow-up to 2002's "Waiting For The Dawn", due on April 26 through Century Media Records, features contributions from the following world-class musicians: Janne Wirman (CHILDREN OF BODOM - keyboard...March 9, 2004
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MISTRESS OF REALITY Drummer Not In Line To Join STRATOVARIUS
Despite published reports to the contrary, there is no truth to the rumors that Simona Bressi, the drummer for the Los Angeles-based BLACK SABBATH cover band MISTRESS OF REALITY, is in line to fill the vacant drummer slot in STRATOVARIUS. The rumor that Bressi might be joining STRATOVARIUS first ori...March 8, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Pisses On TIMO TOLKKI: Photos Available
Finland's Sonera Plaza has posted several photos of STRATOVARIUS performing at Spain's Piorno Rock festival on Saturday, including pictures of keyboardist Jens Johansson pissing (literally!) on guitarist Timo Tolkki during the opening notes of the song "Forever" (no, we're not kidding). Check them o...March 2, 2004
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Report: STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Assaulted In Spain, Treated For Stab Wounds
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki was assaulted in the center of Granada, Spain on Sunday (Feb. 29) as he was taking a walk, Finland's Sonera Plaza is reporting. According to STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson, who witnessed the attack, the alleged attacker was extremely agitated and had "a Hi...March 1, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS At PIORNO ROCK: Review, Photos Posted Online
MetalYou.com has posted a review and pictures of STRATOVARIUS' performance at the Piorno Rock festival in Spain Saturday night (Feb. 28). "[Singer Timo] Kotipelto was the best yesterday, he sang everything perfectly, reaching all the high notes and, like always and giving everything to the audience,...February 29, 2004
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Ex-STRATOVARIUS Singer Reassures Spanish Fans That He Will Appear At PIORNO ROCK
Former STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has released a statement via his official web site reassuring his Spanish fans that he will, in fact, be appearing with the group at the Piorno Rock festival this weekend. Since being officially ousted from the group in December, Kotipelto has reportedly bee...February 27, 2004
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RAGE Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
German power metallers RAGE have been confirmed for the 2004 edition of the Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 5-6 at Arena Parco Nord in Bologna, Italy. The lineup for the festival is shaping up as follows: Saturday, June 5: JUDAS PRIEST STRATOVARIUS T.B.A. NEVERMORE SYMPHONY X ANATHEMA...February 26, 2004
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FINNTROLL Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
FINNTROLL have been confirmed for this year's Sauna Open Air festival, set to take place on June 11-12 in Tampere, Finland. FINNTROLL will play at Ratinanniemi (the outdoor concert place) on Friday, June 11 alongside CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH, DIABLO and THUNDERSTONE. Other acts scheduled to perf...February 25, 2004
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