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Former SENTENCED Guitarist MIIKA TENKULA Dead At 34
Miika Tenkula, former lead guitarist and main songwriter of the acclaimed Finnish band SENTENCED, was found dead at his home earlier today (Thursday, February 19). He was 34 years old. Nalle Österman (GANDALF, LULLACRY, CHAOSBREED) tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "It's true, confirmed personally by [former...February 19, 2009
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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' Trailer Available
On March 13, Nuclear Blast Records will release "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 minutes) of NIGHTWISH's world tour in support of the b...February 15, 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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PROFANE OMEN: 'Inherit The Void' Artwork Revealed
The cover artwork for "Inherit The Void", the sophomore full-length album from the Finnish metal band PROFANE OMEN, can be viewed below. Due on March 4 through Playground Music Scandinavia, the CD was recorded with producer Ville Sorvali of MOONSORROW and Aleksanteri Kuosa. "Inherit The Void" track...February 5, 2009
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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' CD/DVD Track Listing Revealed
On March 13, Nuclear Blast Records will release "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 minutes) of NIGHTWISH's world tour in support of the b...February 2, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: More Tour Dates Announced
Finnish melodic power metal legends STRATOVARIUS have scheduled the following dates: May 15 - Wolverhampton, England, UK @ Wulfrun Hall May 16 - Nottingham, England, UK @ Rock City May 17 - Glasgow, Scotland, UK @ Cathouse May 18 - London, England UK @ Islington O2 Academy May 19 - Manchester, Engla...January 22, 2009
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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)' CD/DVD Pushed Back A Week
Nuclear Blast Records has pushed back the release date of "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, to March 13 from the previously announced March 6. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximat...January 22, 2009
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EVEMASTER Continuing Work On New Album
Finnish "dark metal" band EVEMASTER, which features in its ranks BATTLELORE's Tomi Mykkänen, is continuing work on its long-awaited new CD. According to Tomi, "We have sported the old-school way of recording with the album. As the drums are pretty much one take with no quantizing or corrections, I d...January 20, 2009
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HIM's VILLE VALO: Interview From RUISROCK Festival Now Available With English Subtitles
Domination TV's Johnnie Cochran Jr. conducted an interview with vocalist Ville Valo of Finnish goth metallers HIM at last year's Ruisrock festival, which took place in July 2008 in Ruissalo, Turku, Finland. The chat is now available with English subtitles and can be viewed below (English subtitles b...January 8, 2009
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NIGHTWISH: 'Made In Hong Kong' Cover Artwork Revealed
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have revealed the cover artwork of their new CD/DVD, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", due on March 6 via Nuclear Blast Records. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 minutes) of NIGHTWISH's worl...January 7, 2009
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PROFANE OMEN: 'Inherit The Void' Video Teaser Posted Online
A video teaser for "Inherit The Void", the sophomore full-length album from the Finnish metal band PROFANE OMEN, can be viewed below. Due in March 2009 through Playground Music Scandinavia, the CD was recorded with producer Ville Sorvali of MOONSORROW and Aleksanteri Kuosa. "Inherit The Void" track...December 24, 2008
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'Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour': Performance, Behind-The-Scenes Footage Available
A dozen or so Finnish metal musicians took part in the fifth annual "Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour" in early December. The four-date trek honored the legendary PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was shot and killed on stage on December 8, 2004. The musicians performed for free...December 24, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS: More 2009 Dates Announced
Finnish melodic power metal legends STRATOVARIUS have scheduled the following dates: May 22-23 - Wacken Rocks - Kreuth / Aurich, Germany Jun. 19-21 - Hellfest - Clisson, France Jul. 11 - Masters Of Rock Festival - Vizovice, Czech Republic STRATOVARIUS has vowed to return with a new studio album in 2...December 24, 2008
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'Roadrunner United The Concert' DVD: First-Week Sales Revealed
The "Roadrunner United The Concert" DVD sold just under 2,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 32 on the Top Music Videos chart. The double-disc set hit shelves almost three years to the day after the now-legendary concert held at the Nokia Theater in...December 17, 2008
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PROFANE OMEN: 'Inherit The Void' Track Listing Revealed
Finnish metal band PROFANE OMEN has completed work on its sophomore full-length album, "Inherit The Void", for a March 2009 release through Playground Music Scandinavia. The group once again recorded the effort with producer Ville Sorvali of MOONSORROW and Aleksanteri Kuosa. "Inherit The Void" track...December 15, 2008
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