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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist Completes Mixing New WARMEN Album

CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman has finished mixing the fourth album from his WARMEN project, due later in the year. One of the new cover songs the band recorded is JANET JACKSON's "Black Cat", featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen. Other guest singers s...
March 26, 2009
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ANCARA Announces New Guitarist

Finnish hard rockers ANCARA have announced the addition of guitarist Tuomas "Gary" Keskinen (TECHNICOLOUR, NEGATIVE, MONDAY) to the group's ranks. Gary replaces Samuel Hjelt, who left the band earlier this year. Commented bassist Mika Rajala: "We are very pleased with our new member, who has heaps o...
March 25, 2009
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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: One-Hour 'Making-Of' Documentary Posted Online

A one-hour documentary featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording, mixing and mastering sessions for "Age Of Aquarius", the forthcoming CD from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE — the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki — can be viewed at this location. The group says, "You c...
March 17, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Track Listing Unveiled

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have revealed the final track listing for their new album, "Polaris", which is scheduled for release on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partn...
March 16, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, can be viewed below. Due on May 21, the CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partner Edel under the new i...
March 13, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Deep Unknown' Video Shoot Posted Online

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have posted a five-minute clip (see below) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the band's recent video shoot for the song "Deep Unknown". STRATOVARIUS will release its brand new studio album, "Polaris", on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the depar...
March 10, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS' JENS JOHANSSON And TIMO TOLKKI: Burying The Hatchet?

According to an online post by STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson, he and ex-STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mainman Timo Tolkki met for dinner this past Thursday night (March 5) in an apparent attempt to bury the hatchet following a bitter Internet war of words over the use of the STRATOVARIUS name. Ti...
March 8, 2009
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Another Song Available For Free Download

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has made another new song, "Ghost Of Fallen Grace", available for free download at this location (MP3, 9.2 MB). Recorded over three months in Finland, REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's new album, "Age Of Aquarius", is sch...
March 4, 2009
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TIMO TOLKKI To Record New Album With Former STRATOVARIUS Members

Timo Tolkki (REVOLUTION RENAISANCE, STRATOVARIUS) has announced that he will record another album with former STRATOVARIUS members Tuomo Lassila (drums) and Anti Ikonen (keyboards). Tentatively titled "Return To Dremspace", the CD is slated for a September 2009 release. The fans will decide the name...
February 25, 2009
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TIMO TOLKKI's New Song Gets STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist's Stamp Of Approval

STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson has commented on the newly released song from REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki. The title track of REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE's forthcoming album, "Age Of Aquarius", is available for free download at this locat...
February 25, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS To Release 'Polaris' In May

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS will release their brand new studio album, "Polaris", on May 21. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available via the band's new label partner Edel under the new imprint earMUSIC outside...
February 21, 2009
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist's WARMEN To Cover JANET JACKSON On Upcoming CD

CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman is currently working on the fourth album from his WARMEN project, tentatively due later in the year. One of the new cover songs the band is working on is JANET JACKSON's "Black Cat", featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen....
February 20, 2009
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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: Title Track Of New Album Available For Free Download

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has made the title track from its forthcoming album, "Age Of Aquarius", available for free download at this location (MP3, 9.3 MB). Recorded over three months in Finland, "Age Of Aquarius" is scheduled for releas...
February 14, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS To Tour North America In The Fall

Finnish melodic power metal legends STRATOVARIUS will return to North America for a short tour this fall. Tickets for all shows are on sale via EnterTheVault.com exclusively until March 20 at which point they will become available through all normal ticketing outlets. STRATOVARIUS will also take par...
February 10, 2009
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist Continuing Work On New WARMEN Album

According to a posting on the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes Of Bodom, the band's keyboardist Janne Wirman is currently working on a fourth WARMEN album, tentatively due later in the year. Interviewed in January, WARMEN guitarist and Janne's brother Antti Wirman revealed that the album would be...
February 8, 2009