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NIGHTWISH: More Studio Photos Posted Online
Finland's NIGHTWISH have posted more photos from the recording sessions for their new album, "Once", at their official web site. Check out the slide-show at this location. As previously reported, "Once" is tentatively due in June through Spinefarm/Universal Records in Finland and Nuclear Blast in co...February 27, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: More New Songtitles Revealed
Finland's NIGHTWISH have revealed three more songtitles slated to appear on their new album, "Once". As previously reported, "Once" is tentatively due in June through Spinefarm/Universal Records in Finland and Nuclear Blast in continental Europe. A release date for the U.S. has yet to be confirmed....February 26, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: Studio Update
NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "On January 29-30 we went to London for the first orchestra/choir/percussion recording session. The result of these days was beyond my wildest expectations. The musicians were incredible...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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LULLACRY Record New Single/EP
Finland's LULLACRY have recorded several new tracks at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland for inclusion on an upcoming single or EP, due later in the year through Spinefarm Records. Produced by Kippo and main songwriter Sami Vauhkonen, the recordings contain "some kick-ass rockin' heavy metal" a...February 25, 2004
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TWO/DIE/FOR? Members Of Finland's TO/DIE/FOR Battle Over The Group's Name
Ex-TO/DIE/FOR singer Jape Perätalo is trying to reclaim the name of his former group for his current project (presently known as TIAGA) after being offered a record deal by Spinefarm Records, his former bandmates allege. Perätalo left TO/DIE/FOR last August due to a "lack of motivation," according t...February 24, 2004
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DIO, IN FLAMES, BESEECH Others Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL
DIO, IN FLAMES, BESEECH, CHAOSBREED, TROLLHEIM'S GROTT and CHARON are the latest bands confirmed for Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, set to take place July 16-18 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki, Finland. The previously announced co-headliner KING DIAMOND will NOT be performing at thi...February 24, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Confirmed For Holland's DYNAMO OPEN AIR Festival
Finland's NIGHTWISH is the latest band confirmed for Dynamo Open Air, a one-day Dutch heavy metal festival scheduled to be held Saturday, June 5 in the Goffertpark in Nijmegen, Holland. Also scheduled to appear are headlinders SLAYER, plus LIFE OF AGONY, DIMMU BORGIR and CHILDREN OF BODOM. There wil...February 23, 2004
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HAWKWIND, FOGHAT, AXEL RUDI PELL, CONEY HATCH Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
HAWKWIND, FOGHAT, AXEL RUDI PELL and CONEY HATCH are the latest bands confirmed to appear at this year's installment of Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows (in alphabetical order...February 20, 2004
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THUNDERSTONE To Play Special Gig In Helsinki
THUNDERSTONE's concert at On the Rocks in Helsinki, Finland on March 3 will be "a very special show featuring acoustic versions (!) of THUNDERSTONE favorites, rare songs, killer covers and special guests!" according to a posting on the band's web site. "We are planning to make this an annual event,...February 19, 2004
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ENTWINE Reach No. 3 On Finnish Singles Chart
Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE reached position No. 3 on the Finnish singles chart with their latest single, "BitterSweet". In addition, Finnish radio station Yle-X has selected the group's forthcoming album, "diEversity", as "album of the week," and will be playing one song from the CD each day of...February 19, 2004
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HAMMERFALL Singer Records ACCEPT Cover For ALTARIA CD
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have revealed the identity of the "high-profile" vocalist who appears on their cover version of ACCEPT's "Balls To The Wall". According to a posting on the ALTARIA's official web site, HAMMERFALL vocalist Joacim Cans sings lead vocals on the song, which is set to be...February 18, 2004
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ALTARIA: 'Divinity' Track Listing Revealed
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have revealed the track listing for their sophomore album, "Divinity", due in late May through AOR Heaven sub-label Metal Heaven Records. "Divinity" was mixed at Tico Tico Studio (SONATA ARCTICA, SENTENCED, FOR MY PAIN…) and will initially be available as a limited-...February 17, 2004
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SCORPIONS Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS have been confirmed as the third headliner (alongside JUDAS PRIEST and EUROPE) at this year's installment of Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as fol...February 15, 2004
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HELLOWEEN Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival
Veteran German power metallers HELLOWEEN have been confirmed for this year's Sauna Open Air festival, set to take place on June 11-12 in Tampere, Finland. Also scheduled to perform are NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, THUNDERSTONE, TAROT and DIABLO, among others. HELLOWEEN will perform on Saturday, Jun...February 15, 2004
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