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AMON AMARTH Frontman Interviewed In Atlanta; Video Available

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish viking metallers AMON AMARTH before the band's April 30, 2009 concert at the Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. Watch the five-minute chat below. "Guardians of Asgaard", the new video from AMON AMARTH, can be view...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Montreal Video Footage, Photos Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performed at Medley in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 1, 2009 as part of her short North American tour in support of the "My Winter Storm" album. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (courtesy of dollxofmetal). Check out photos from M...

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TARJA TURUNEN Kicks Off North American Tour; Video Available

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen kicked off her North American tour last night (Wednesday, April 29) at The Fillmore NY @ Irving Plaza in New York City. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (thanks to Benniken). Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musi...

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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's Solo Album Due In June

Spinefarm Records has announced a mid-June release date for the third solo album from SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen. According to the label "there will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental." Guest musicians on the CD include vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Tour Rehearsals Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has uploaded photos from the rehearsal sessions for her North American tour, which is scheduled to kick of tonight (Wednesday, April 29) in New York City. Tarja's band for the trek consists of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPL...

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ENTWINE: 'Painstained' To Receive U.S. Release In June

"Painstained", the sixth album from the Finnish gothic metal band ENTWINE, will be released in the U.S. on June 9 via Spinefarm Records. It will be available at physical retail and all digital carriers. The CD, which was released in Finland on January 28, was recorded with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (...

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AMON AMARTH: U.K., Ireland Dates Announced

Swedish viking metallers AMON AMARTH have scheduled the following dates in U.K. and Ireland: Oct. 22 - Cardiff, UK - Souls Oct. 23 - Belfast, UK - Spring & Airbrake Oct. 24 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy Oct. 26 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City Oct. 27 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront Oct. 28 - ...

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ENTWINE's Tour Bus Burns To The Ground

According to the Finnish broadcasting company YLE, Finnish gothic metal band ENTWINE's tour bus was burnt to the ground (see photo below) in Ähtäri Saturday morning (April 18). The driver sleeping in the top bunk of the bus barely managed to escape from the burning vehicle. In addition to the bus, a...

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NIGHTWISH To Team Up With APOCALYPTICA For Homecoming Show

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will play a special homecoming show at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki on September 19 to mark the end of the band's colossal "Dark Passion Play" world tour. Support at the gig will come from APOCALYPTICA. NIGHTWISH's last concert at the Hartwall Arena in...

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BACKYARD BABIES To Support MÖTLEY CRÜE In Europe

Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES will support MÖTLEY CRÜE on select dates in Europe. Also appearing on the bill is DUFF McKAGAN'S LOADED. The details are as follows: Jun. 14 - Zenith - Munich, Germany Jun. 15 - Schleyerhalle - Stuttgart, Germany Jun. 16 - Funkpark AM - Berlin, Germany Jun. 17...

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EUROPE Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

Swedish hard rock veterans EUROPE will close this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH APOCALYPTICA ARCH ENEMY BATTLELORE BEHOLDER BLIND GUARDIAN CANDLEMASS CARC...

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BACKYARD BABIES: 'Degenerated' Video Available

"Degenerated", the new video from Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's latest, self-titled album, which topped the chart in the group's home country in its first week of release. The CD also entered the Finnish album chart at No. 31. Released in...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Touring Band Revealed

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's band for her upcoming tour will consist of the following musicians Tarja Turunen - Vocals Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, SAVAGE CIRCUS, ex-RAGE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) - Drums Maria Ilmoniemi - Keyboards Oliver Holzwarth (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN) - Bass Alex S...

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BLIND GUARDIAN, CRADLE OF FILTH Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR

BLIND GUARDIAN and CRADLE OF FILTH have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 14-16, 2009 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH APOCALYPTICA ARCH ENEMY BATTLELORE BEHOLDER BLIND GUARDIAN C...

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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...