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Former HAMMERFALL Bassist To Join TARJA TURUNEN's Touring Band?

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has reportedly asked ex-HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén to join her touring band for the upcoming fall 2008 trek. It is not presently clear if Rosén will accept the offer. Rosén is continuing work on his solo album with the Swedish National Symphonic Orchestra (...
July 21, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: No Plans To Return To North America In 2009

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have decided against returning to the U.S./Canada in the spring of 2009 for another tour in support of the "Dark Passion Play" album due to their massive and extensive European touring activities. The band's fall 2008 trek with SONATA ARCTICA will mark N...
July 20, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Brazilian Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has scheduled the following dates n Mexico and South America: Aug. 14 - Monterrey, Mexico - Cafe Iguana Aug. 16 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador Aug. 17 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Teatro Estudio Cavaret Aug. 20 - Bogota, Colombia - Downtown Majestic Aug. 23 -...
July 20, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: New European Tour Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has announced the following "Storm Returns To Europe 2008" tour dates: Oct. 18 - Oktoberhallen - Wieze, Belgium (Metal Female Voices Fest) Oct. 21 - Hala Folimanka - Prague, Czech Republic Oct. 22 - Bonver Arena (Hala Tatran) - Ostrava, Czech Republic Oct. 24 -...
July 18, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Pro-Shot Footage Of ROCK WERCHTER Performance Available

Professionally filmed video footage of NIGHTWISH's July 6, 2008 concert at the Rock Werchter festival in Werchter, Belgium can be viewed below. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Bye Bye Beautiful 02. Dark Chest Of Wonders 03. Whoever Brings The Night 04. The Siren 05. Amaranth 06. Sleeping Sun...
July 11, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: More Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has scheduled the following dates: Aug. 14 - Monterrey, Mexico - Estudio 183 Aug. 16 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador Aug. 17 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Teatro Estudio Cavaret Aug. 20 - Bogota, Colombia - Downtown Majestic Aug. 29 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - [t...
July 5, 2008
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NIGHTWISH Schedules Russian Concert

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will return to Russian soil to play a one-off show at the Palace Of Sport in Luzhniki, Moscow on October 11, 2008. Support at the gig will come from PAIN. Video footage of NIGHTWISH's June 26, 2008 concert at the Kaisaniemi venue in Helsinki, Finland can...
July 4, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: In Writing Mode

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has issued the following update: "I have been spending a couple of weeks writing new songs with my friends here in Antigua, in the beautiful island surroundings. The result is telling of the great and inspiring atmosphere we have had. I mean, the songs are REALL...
July 1, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Footage From Helsinki Concert Posted Online

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted video footage from their June 26, 2008 concert at the Kaisaniemi venue in Helsinki, Finland. Watch the "Slaying the Dreamer" and "7 Days to the Wolves" clips below. NIGHTWISH was recently honored with a platinum award in Germany for sales in...
July 1, 2008
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NIGHTWISH Schedules Helsinki Signing Session

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will take part in a signing session at their Kaisaniemi concert in Helsinki, Finland on June 26. The event will begin immediately after doors open at 16.30. NIGHTWISH was recently honored with a platinum award in Germany for sales in excess of 50,000 cop...
June 25, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Interviewed At UK's DOWNLOAD Festival; Video Available

James Allman of Baconmusic conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen at this year's Download festival, which was held June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. Watch the chat in two parts below. Turunen's touring lineup is as follows: * Tarja Turunen - Vocals * Doug W...
June 17, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: 'End Of An Era' DVD Certified Platinum In Germany

Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH were honored with a platinum award in Germany for sales in excess of 50,000 copies of their "End of an Era" DVD. The disc, which was released in 2006, contains footage of the band's final performance with former singer Tarja Turunen, recorded in October 2005 in...
June 16, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: South American Dates Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunenwill embark on a tour of South America in late August/early September. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 29 - Rio De Janeiro [to be announced] Sep. 03 - Santiago De Chile, Chile - Teatro Caupolican Sep. 06 - Buenos Aries, Argentina - Estadio Pepsi Music...
June 10, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Stockholm Footage Available

A three-minute video clip featuring some of the highlights of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's June 1, 2008 concert at Tyrol in Stockholm, Sweden can be viewed below. A review of the show by Mike Eriksson is available at this location. Turunen has just completed another round of European date...
June 4, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN Checks In From Stockholm

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has posted a new blog update from Stockholm, Sweden where she is completing the second leg of her European solo tour. A couple of excerpts follow. "Second to last concert on this tour is ahead of us tonight. I am already getting a bit sad that this leg of my ...
June 1, 2008