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NIGHTWISH in Mantova: Video Footage, Photos Available

Fan-filmed video footage of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH performing the song "The Islander" last night (Monday, March 30) at Palabam in Mantova, Italy, can be viewed below. Photos of the concert are available on the news blog Musica Metal. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. 7 D...

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NIGHTWISH Receives Platinum And Gold In Switzerland

"Dark Passion Play", the latest studio album from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, has been certified platinum in Switzerland for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. Meanwhile, the band's "End Of An Era" DVD has achieved gold status in the country by shifting more than 3,000 units. The N...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' Lands On German Chart

"Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 15. It also opened at No. 2 in Finland and has dropped down to No. 5 in its second week of release. Released on March 13 vi...

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BLACK SUN AEON: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

BLACK SUN AEON, the new Finnish band featuring BEFORE THE DAWN/THE FINAL HARVEST mainman Tuomas Saukkonen, has made its new album, "Darkness Walks Beside Me", available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page. Due in Europe on March 27 via Cyclone Empire and in Scandinavia on April...

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INSOMNIUM Launches Studio Blog

Finnish metal band INSOMNIUM has entered Fantom studio (where the group recorded its 2006 LP, "Above the Weeping World") to begin recording its fourth album for a late 2009 release. A studio blog has been launched at this location. Guitarist Ville Friman previously described the new songs as follows...

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NIGHTWISH: Entire 37-Minute 'Made In Hong Kong' DVD Documentary Posted Online

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted the entire documentary that is included of their new CD/DVD, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)". Watch the 37-minute clip below. Released in Germany today (March 13) via Nuclear Blast Records, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various...

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NIGHTWISH Kicks Off European Tour; Setlist Revealed

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off the 2009 leg of their world tour last night (Wednesday, March 11) at the Brixton Academy in London, England. The group's setlist was reportedly as follows: 01. 7 Days To The Wolves 02. Dead To The World 03. The Siren 04. Amaranth 05. Romantici...

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PROFANE OMEN: 'Inherit The Void' Lands On Finnish Chart

"Inherit The Void", the sophomore full-length album from the Finnish metal group PROFANE OMEN, has entered the national chart in the band's home country at position No. 9. The CD was recorded with producer Ville Sorvali of MOONSORROW and Aleksanteri Kuosa. "Inherit The Void" track listing: 01. Secon...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' Five-Minute Preview Clip Available

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted an extended five-minute preview clip (see below) of their new CD/DVD, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)". Due on March 13 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)" will contain a DVD documenta...

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NIGHTWISH Teams Up With Finnish Bottled Water Company

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have chosen the smooth spring water Veen as the band's official drink. To celebrate this excellent choice, Veen has launched a competition on its web site giving fans a chance to win tickets to a NIGHTWISH gig of their choice. A five-minute video of the...

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NIGHTWISH: German Signing Sessions Announced

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have scheduled following signing sessions during their European tour: Friday, March 20 SATURN Karlsruhe Germany Durlacher Allee 111 76137 Karlsruhe Start: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 SATURN Erfurt Germany Anger 1 - 3 99084 Erfurt Start: 2:30 p.m. On Mar...

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AMORPHIS, MOONSORROW, SOTAJUMALA Members Guest On New BLACK SUN AEON Debut

BLACK SUN AEON is the "dark death doom" project from Tuomas Saukkonen (BEFORE THE DAWN, THE FINAL HARVEST, DAWN OF SOLACE). The group's debut album, "Darkness Walks Besides Me", will be released in Europe on March 27 via Cyclone Empire Records. BLACK SUN AEON recording lineup: Tuomas Saukkonen - Lea...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman's Dark Side

Christopher Porter of Washington Post Express recently conducted an interview with vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Washington Post Express: Have you always been interested in the dark side? Filth: I grew up in...

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SENTENCED Mourns Loss Of Guitarist MIIKA TENKULA

The surviving members of the long-defunct Finnish band SENTENCED have issued a statement regarding the passing of the group's former guitarist and main songwriter, Miika Tenkula, who was found dead at his home on Thursday, February 19. He was 34 years old. The statement reads as follows: "SENTENCED...

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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...