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TURISAS Guitarist Stabbed, In 'Stable' Condition
TURISAS guitarist Georg Laakso was stabbed several times in the group's hometown of Hämeenlinna, Finland over the weekend, according to a posting on the "pagan battle metal" act's web site. His condition is stable at the moment, but he is still hospitalized and under observation. No further details...July 12, 2004
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TRISTANIA To Sign With SPV RECORDS, Embark On 'Extensive' European Tour
Norway's TRISTANIA are on the verge of signing a new record deal with SPV Records. "The band is very happy with the contract, which is being finalized now," the group write on their web site. "They are satisfied with SPV as their future collaborator. Several companies were interested, but SPV made t...July 6, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY To Headline Austria's MIND OVER MATTER OPEN AIR FESTIVAL
FEAR FACTORY will be headlining this year's Mind Over Matter Open Air Festival on July 22 at Arena in Vienna, Austria. Also set to appear are TRISTANIA, SCHANDMAUL, MNEMIC and CRUSADE. In other news, FEAR FACTORY singer Burton C. Bell recently spoke to the East Coast Romper about the songwriting pro...June 29, 2004
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TURISAS: New Song Posted Online
Finnish "pagan battle metal" act TURISAS have set a July 26 release date through Century Media Records for their debut album, "Battle Metal". "Battle Metal" was produced by Terje Refsnes (TRISTANIA, MORGUL) at Sound Suite Studios in Marseiile, France, and "offers the most precious ingredients of epi...June 18, 2004
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NIGHTMARE Cancel 'Headbangers Open Air' Appearance
French power metallers NIGHTMARE have been forced to cancel their appearance at Germany's Headbangers Open Air festival (July 9-10 in Brande-Hörnerkirchen) "for financial reasons," according to a posting on the band's official web site. "All our apologies go to our German fans... but we promise, we'...June 3, 2004
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SIRENIA Confirmed For Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
SIRENIA, the Norwegian band featuring former TRISTANIA guitarist/vocalist Morten Veland, are the latest band confirmed for this year's Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 19-21, 2004 in Abtsgmünd, Germany. The complete list of acts currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as fol...April 20, 2004
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NIGHTMARE To Open For JUDAS PRIEST In France
French power metallers NIGHTMARE have been confirmed as the opening band for JUDAS PRIEST at le Summum in Grenoble, France on June 23. In addition, the group will perform at Le Jardin Moderne in Rennes, France on May 21 and at the Rotonde Festival on May 22. Other bands appearing at the Rennes gig w...April 18, 2004
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TURISAS Part Ways With Bassist
Finnish "pagan battle metal" act TURISAS have parted ways with bassist Mikko Törmikoski. "The decision to drop him out was made by us after returning from Sound Suite Studio in January," the band write on their web site. "The bass track on the upcoming album was played by Jussi [Wickström, guitar],...March 15, 2004
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WITHIN TEMPTATION, THERION, IN EXTREMO, TRISTANIA Confirmed For Germany's M'ERA LUNA Festival
WITHIN TEMPTATION, THERION, IN EXTREMO and TRISTANIA have been officially confirmed for this year's M'era Luna festival, set to take place August 7-8 at Flugplatz Drispenstedt in Hildesheim, Germany. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the event is as follows: WOLFSHEIM LAC...March 7, 2004
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TRISTANIA To Enter Studio In April
Norway's TRISTANIA will enter Toproom studios in Oslo in April with producer Børge Finstad to begin recording the follow-up to 2001's "World of Glass", tentatively due this fall through Napalm Records. In other news, the band have announced that they have signed with Continental Concerts for booking...January 23, 2004
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Finland's TURISAS Ink Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Finnish "pagan battle metal" act TURISAS have signed a long-term deal with Century Media Records. The band (named after an ancient Finnish war god) were originally formed in 1997 by Mathias Nygård (vocals) and Jussi Wickström (guitar). Over the years Tuomas Lehtonen (drums),Georg Laakso (guitar),A...December 11, 2003
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NIGHTMARE Finalize Track Listing For 'Silent Room'
French power metallers NIGHTMARE have finalized the track listing for their fourth studio album, "Silent Room", due on October 13 through Napalm Records/SPV. "Silent Room" is a concept album featuring 12 songs in five "chapters". A limited-edition version of the CD will include the group's cover of...July 22, 2003
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NIGHTMARE Prepare To Enter Studio
French metal act NIGHTMARE will enter Soundsuite Studio next week with Norwegian producer Terje Refsnesand (TRISTANIA, SIRENIA) to record their new album, "Silent Room", for a September release through Napalm/SPV Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Cosmovision" is a concept album of 12 songs featuring...February 26, 2003
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MADDER MORTEM To Support OPETH In Europe
Norway's MADDER MORTEM will be supporting Swedish metal masters OPETH throughout the months of February and March. This tour will mark MADDER MORTEM's return to Central European stages after their support slot on the TRISTANIA / ROTTING CHRIST / VINTERSORG tour in Autumn of 2001. Confirmed dates are...January 10, 2003
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DEVILEECH Change Studio Location For Forthcoming Album
Portuguese extreme metal act DEVILEECH have changed their minds about recording their second album at Gothenburg, Sweden's Studio Fredman, because "the band needs a more powerful and distinct sound [than the one offered by said facility]," according to an official Maquiavel Music Entertainment newsl...October 6, 2002