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Ex-NIGHTWISH Frontwoman: 'I Thought I Knew My Former Bandmates, But I Was Wrong'
Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has released the following statement to the media: "Since last Sunday morning, I have been asked to express my position by magazines, newspapers, radio and TV stations, fan clubs and fans from Finland and from all over the world. So many in total that it is...October 25, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Composer Is Sole Proprietor Of Band Name
In the wake of the sacking of the group's lead singer, Tarja Turunen, in the form of an "open letter" posted on the band's web site, NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen told the Finnish news agency STT on Monday (Oct. 24) that he and he alone owns the rights to the group's name. The four...October 24, 2005
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Am Devastated'
Ex-NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has commented on her former bandmates' decision to fire her following the final show of their "Once" world tour, which took place on Friday, October 21 in Helsinki, Finland. Writing to the fan site Tarja Turunen Fan , Tarja said, "I don't have words to express m...October 24, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Book To Reveal More Details About Split With Singer TARJA TURUNEN
NIGHTWISH mainman Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) spoke to the Finnish News Agency (STT) about the group's decision to fire their lead singer, Tarja Turunen, following the final show of their "Once" world tour, which took place on Friday, Oct. 21 at Helsinki's Hartwall arena. Holopainen told STT that...October 23, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Part Ways With Singer TARJA TURUNEN, Vow To Carry On
NIGHTWISH mainman Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) has issued the following "open letter" to the group's singer, Tarja Turunen: "Dear Tarja, "It's time to choose whether the story of NIGHTWISH ends here or whether it will still continue an undetermined period of time. We've been working with this creat...October 22, 2005
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EDGUY Members Consider Sex Change
German melodic metallers EDGUY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Against certain rumors and speculations, Tobias Sammet [EDGUY vocalist] has not undergone a sex change operation yet: 'Of course, after the success of NIGHTWISH, WITHIN TEMPTATION and EVANESCENCE, we sat do...October 21, 2005
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AFTER FOREVER: Non-Album Single Cut Features Appearance By NIGHTWISH's HIETALA
According to a posting on AFTER FOREVER's official web site, the group's latest single, "Being Everyone", is "selling really good and will probably enter the [Dutch] single charts high again." The "Being Everyone" single contains four songs: "Being Everyone" (single version and acoustic version),th...October 19, 2005
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LEAVES' EYES Frontwoman LIV KRISTINE To Shoot First Solo Video Clip
Norwegian singer Liv Kristine (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) will shoot her first solo video clip in November. The song in question, "Fake a Smile", will appear on Kristine's forthcoming solo album, "Enter My Religion". Commented Liv: "The track is one of the most emotional songs of the whole...October 18, 2005
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NIGHTWISH: 'Highest Hopes' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
NIGHTWISH's brand-new CD collection, entitled "Highest Hopes - The Best Of Nightwish", has entered the national album charts in the following countries: #1: Finland #9: Norway #10: Switzerland #14: Sweden #17: Germany #17: Austria #46: Holland #57: Czech Republic The album, which was released in two...October 12, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Frontwoman Guests On New SCHILLER Album
According to a posting on NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen's official web site, Tarja recorded a song with Christopher Von Deylen, mastermind of SCHILLER, shortly before the production of SCHILLER's new album was completed. Other guest musicians on the album include Moya Brennan, lead singer of Ir...October 1, 2005
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DESTRUCTION: South American Tour Postponed To Early 2006
German thrashers DESTRUCTION will return to South America in early 2006 for a more extensive tour following a one-off appearance at the Live 'N' Louder Rock Fest on October 15 at Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Also scheduled to appear at the event are SCORPIONS, NIGHTWISH, SHAAMAN, RAGE, THE 69...September 29, 2005
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NIGHTWISH: 'Highest Hopes' Collection Certified Platinum In Finland
NIGHTWISH's brand-new CD collection, entitled "Highest Hopes - The Best Of Nightwish", has been certified platinum in Finland for sales in excess of 40,000 copies. The album, which was released in two different formats (the normal version, and limited edition, featuring a bonus disc containing three...September 29, 2005
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AMORPHIS Complete Work On New Album
Finland's AMORPHIS completed the final mix for their new album on Saturday, September 24 at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki with Mikko Karmila (who previously worked with the group on their "Am Universum" CD). The follow-up to last year's "Far from the Sun" was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki...September 27, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Confirmed For Brazil's LIVE 'N' LOUDER ROCK FEST
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have been confirmed for the Live 'N' Louder Rock Fest on October 15 at Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Also scheduled to appear at the event are SCORPIONS, NIGHTWISH, TESTAMENT, SHAAMAN, RAGE, THE 69 EYES and TOCATTA MAGNA. As previously reported, DESTRUCTION have up...September 26, 2005
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AMORPHIS: Russian Tour Dates Announced
Finnish hard rockers AMORPHIS have lined up two dates in Russia in early November. The details are as follows: Nov. 03 – St. Petersburg, RUS @ Port Club Nov. 04 – Moscow, RUS @ CDK MAI AMORPHIS recently entered the Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki to start the recording process for their follow-up to...September 21, 2005
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