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TIMO TOLKKI Slams STRATOVARIUS' Current Lineup For 'Pissing On My Music And Art'
Former STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki — who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name — has slammed the band's current lineup for "exploiting" the STRATOVARIUS name and "pissing on my music and art." STRATOVARIUS' present formation includes...June 15, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist On 'Polaris', TIMO TOLKKI And Future Albums
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson as part of a series entitled "Hit The Lights." Topics of discussion included the album "Polaris", Timo Tolkki's departure, the group's financial situation, and future STRATOVARIUS material...June 9, 2009
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ANCARA: New Song Available For Streaming
Finnish hard rockers ANCARA will release their third album, "Chasing Shadows", on August 26 through Timo Kotipelto's (STRATOVARIUS) High & Loud Records. The CD's first single, "We Paint December", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Commented frontman Sammy Salminen: "I wanted...June 8, 2009
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RAGE: Special Guests Announced For 25th-Anniversary WACKEN Performance
German power metallers RAGE will be joined by the following special guests for their 25th-anniversary performance at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany: Jen Majura (RAGE/BLIND GUARDIAN guest vocalist) Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer (DESTRUC...June 6, 2009
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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's 'Fire-Hearted': Two Songs Available For Streaming
Two songs from the forthcoming third solo album from SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen, entitled "Fire-Hearted", are available for streaming on the Spinefarm Records MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Fire-Hearted" and "Last Breath of Love" (featuring NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala)...June 5, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales **ARE** included in the SoundScan totals.) The CD landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Art...June 3, 2009
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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's 'Fire-Hearted': More Details Revealed
Spinefarm Records has set a June 24 Finnish release date for the third solo album from SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen, entitled "Fire-Hearted". 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 vocalist...May 30, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS' 'Polaris' Lands On Finnish, German Charts
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 2 and has moved down to No. 4 in the CD's second week of release. The album also debuted on the German Media Control chart at No. 55. "Polaris" was released in...May 28, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Featured In 'The Right To Rock' Podcast
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #81),featuring an interview with keyboardist Jens Johansson of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The chat lasts approximately 45 minutes and can be heard at this location. "Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOV...May 27, 2009
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EDEN'S CURSE Parts Ways With Keyboardist, Seeks Replacement
Multinational melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE have parted ways with keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg and are currently seeking a replacement. Bassist Paul Logue states, "I would like to thank Ferdy for his contributions to chapter one of EDEN'S CURSE over the last three and a half years; covering two stud...May 25, 2009
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THEOCRACY: European Tour Announced
Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band THEOCRACY have scheduled the following European dates: Oct. 24 - Metal Fest - Festhalle Friedewald, Germany Oct. 30 - Rock without limits - Gomaringen, Germany Oct. 31 - Nordic Fest - Oslo, Norway More European shows will be announced soon. Ulterium Records r...May 25, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, is available for streaming in its entirety on iLike.com. The CD will be released in the U.S. on May 26 via Armoury Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment). The group's first CD since the departure of guitar player and mai...May 22, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS Keyboardist Doesn't Rule Out Future Reunion With TIMO TOLKKI
Metal Asylum recently conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Asylum: Was it hard for the band to carry on after [former guitarist and main composer] Timo Tolkki left? Jens: Yeah, it was. About a year ago I was on th...May 21, 2009
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VISION DIVINE To Tour Latin America In The Fall
On October 20, Italian melodic metallers VISION DIVINE will embark on the "9 Degrees In Latin America" tour. The first part of the trek will include stops in Mexico, Venezuela, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Peru. More information will be made available soon. VISION DIVINE...May 21, 2009
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STRATOVARIUS: Footage From The Road Posted Online
Bassist Lauri Porra of Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS has uploaded a six-minute video clip (see below) featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the first three days of the band's current European tour, which kicked off on May 15, 2009 in Wolverhampton, U.K. STRATOVARIUS' new studio album, "P...May 19, 2009
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