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TARJA TURUNEN Performs With RATA BLANCA In Buenos Aires; Video Available
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen joined Argentinian hard rockers RATA BLANCA on stage at Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina this past Friday, June 5 to perform a couple of tracks, including the DEEP PURPLE classic "Child In Time". Fan-filmed video footage of her appearance can be viewed below...June 7, 2009
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JORN LANDE Covers TARJA TURUNEN's 'I Walk Alone'; Audio Available
An audio sample of JORN's cover version of TARJA TURUNEN's "I Walk Alone" is available for download at this location (courtesy of MelodicRock.com). The track comes off JORN's brand new studio album, entitled "Spirit Black", which is being released today (June 5) in Europe and July 14 in the USA via...June 5, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN Interviewed In Venezuela; Video Available
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen was interviewed by Venezuela's Kultura Rock on May 19, 2009. Watch the chat below. Tarja Turunen has set "What Lies Beneath" as the working title of her new solo CD, tentatively due before the end of the year. She says, "With [2007's] 'My Winter Storm', I chose...June 4, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN Announces Last Show Of 'Final Storm Tour'
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has confirmed a one-off headline concert at the O2 Islington Academy in London, England on October 19, 2009 — the very last date of her "Final Storm Tour 2009" and only her second U.K. solo show, the first being back in November 2007. Tarja Turunen has set "What...June 3, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN Checks In
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has issued the following update: "My friends, the tour is happily over. But very soon, we will start next shows in Europe. "There is no time really to relax since I have to keep on rehearsing for them. I will go to make a visit at my vocal coach who ...May 31, 2009
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POWER QUEST: Audio Interview With STEVE WILLIAMS Available
An interview with keyboardist Steve Williams of the U.K.'s POWER QUEST conducted at the inaugural installment of the Hammerfest festival (which was held April 24-25 at at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, Wales, United Kingdom) aired recently on Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom's "Metalheadz" show. The chat i...May 28, 2009
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EPICA Singer On 'The Classical Conspiracy', New Guitarist And Musical Roots
Chad Bowar of About.com recently conducted an interview with singer Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About.com: How did you decide to record a live album that included classical songs? Simone Simons: We got the offer to do an opera fe...May 25, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN Says Next Album Will Have 'Heavier Guitars' And 'Heavier Songs'
Sonic Cathedral webzine recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Sonic Cathedral: This is your first time touring solo [without NIGHTWISH] in the United States. What made you decide to come out here finally? Tarja: You know,...May 20, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: German Dates Announced
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following solo dates in Germany: Sep. 22 - Hannover, Germany - Capitol Sep. 23 - Berlin, Germany - Fritz Club Sep. 30 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik Oct. 02 - Munich, Germany - Muffathalle Oct. 03 - Ingolstadt, Germany - Ohrakel Tarja Turu...May 14, 2009
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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Music Really Makes You Keep Your Feet On The Ground'
Excalibur, York University's community newspaper conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen before her May 2, 2009 concert at the Opera House in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On being a breakthrough female act in a musical scene dom...May 13, 2009
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DORO PESCH Interviewed On New York's WVOX; Video Available
German metal queen Doro Pesch was interviewed on the New Rochelle, New York radio station WVOX on March 20, 2009. Watch a part of the chat below. "Fear No Evil", the new album from Doro Pesch, will be made available in North America on June 2 via AFM/Dismanic/Ryko Distribution. Released in Europe on...May 12, 2009
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POWER QUEST Keyboardist Seeking Musicians For New Hard Rock Band
Keyboardist Steve Williams of the U.K.'s POWER QUEST is seeking a drummer, guitarists and a vocalist for a new melodic hard rock band. Regarding the group's musicial direction, he says, "Think WHITESNAKE/DOKKEN/KISS/TEN/SAIGON KICK and you'll be in the right ballpark area!" He adds, "The main criter...May 12, 2009
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DORO PESCH: 'What I Care The Most About Is What The Fans Have To Say'
Elena Francis of Metal Discovery conducted an interview with German metal queen Doro Pesch on April 23, 2009 at the Forum in London, England. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Discovery: How have critics and fans been receiving "Fear No Evil", your latest album? Doro Pesch: So f...May 9, 2009
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DORO: 'Fear No Evil' To Receive U.S. Release Next Month
"Fear No Evil", the new album from German metal queen Doro Pesch, will be made available in North America on June 2 via AFM/Dismanic/Ryko Distribution. Released in Europe on January 30 via AFM Records, "Fear No Evil" entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 11. This was the highest cha...May 8, 2009
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'Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006' Free Chapter Available
Bazillion Points Books is offering a free download of "Chapter 5. The Upward Spiral", excerpted from the newly released North American edition of "Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006", by Mape Ollila. Joining the book in progress at the start of 2000 during the aftermath of "Ocea...May 4, 2009
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