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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Die Alive' Single Details Revealed

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release a new single, "Die Alive", in Europe on March 7 via Universal Music. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Die Alive (album version) 02. Die Alive (alternative version) 03. Lost Northern Star (ambience sublow mix) 04. Calling Grace (full v...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'Die Alive" Video Posted Online

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's video for her new solo single, "Die Alive", can be viewed below. The clip was shot on December 9, 2007 in Berlin, Germany. Check out photos from the video shoot at this location. Tarja Turunen will release her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. on...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'My Winter Storm' Limited-Edition 2-LP Vinyl Set Now Available

UK's What Records has just released a limited-edition double-vinyl version of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new solo album, "My Winter Storm". Limited to 300 copies, the two-LP set can be ordered at this location. "My Winter Storm" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on February 26, 2008....

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TARJA TURUNEN Discusses Favorite Tracks From 'My Winter Storm'

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen picked her favorite tracks from her recently released solo disc, "My Winter Storm", and spoke a little about them in an interview that can be found on antiMUSIC. Regarding the overall album theme, she said, "After I chose the first songs for the album among the...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer On Solo CD: 'I Didn't Want To Repeat Something That I Had Done Before'

Merlin Alderslade of Soundshock recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Soundshock: Your new album "My Winter Storm" has done incredibly well in Europe — including a Number One slot in your native Finland. How does that f...

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MIKE TERRANA Explains Why He Is 'Sexiest Drummer In The World'

Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of Metal-Temple.com recently contacted an interview with drummer Mike Terrana (TARJA TURUNEN, RAGE, MASTERPLAN, AXEL RUDI PELL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Temple.com: Did you like Tarja's album? Terrana: Yeah, I like it! I thought that it would be somet...

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EPICA Singer Infected With MRSA; Band Cancels Shows

Singer Simone Simons of the Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA has issued the following update: "Since a couple of months I have been struggling with infections and had surgery many times. The doctors didn't know what was wrong with me. After a lot of tests at the hospital they found out that I am infe...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Am Growing A Lot As An Artist And A Person'

James Young of UK's Live 4 Metal recently conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Live 4 Metal: What kind of reception has the new album got? You're number one in Finland so it must be good! Tarja: Very good news! Also number ...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN Performs At MTV3 Anniversary; Video Available

A video of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performing the song "The Music of the Night" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "The Phanton of the Opera" in May at the 50th anniversary of Finland's MTV3 can be viewed on YouTube (Note: The program aired on December 31). Fan-filmed footage of the so...

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TARJA TURUNEN: Making Of 'My Winter Storm'; Video Available

A 10-minute documentary on the making of the new solo album from former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen, entitled "My Winter Storm", can be viewed below. "My Winter Storm" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on February 26, 2008. The CD will be made available in two exlusive U.S. versions via Fo...

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NIGHTWISH Singer: 'All This Beautiful Music Is Lovely, But You Need To Be Naughty Sometimes'

NIGHTWISH's Anette Olzon is featured in the January 2008 issue of Metal Maniacs talking about her band's latest album, "Dark Passion Play". Excerpts follow: On being a woman in metal: "All this beautiful [music] is lovely, but you need to be naughty sometimes. I'm a nice girl, but I don't feel all t...

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EPICA: Rescheduled Colombian, Mexican Tour Dates Announced

Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA have announced their rescheduled Mexican and Colombian tour dates. They are as follows: March 14 - Skyros - San Luis Potosi, Mexico March 15 - Country San Maunuel - Puebla, Mexico March 16 - Cafe Iguana - Monterrey, Mexico March 19 - Circo Volador - Mex...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Says It's 'Unusual' To See 'Smiles And Laughter' At End Of Tour

Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has posted an update on her official blog. An excerpt follows: "I came back to Finland after magnificent tour just a couple of hours ago. It feels good to be back at home. The last concert in London gave us just amazing end for it. "Everything worked perfect...

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TARJA: 'My Winter Storm' U.S. Editions Detailed

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen will release her new solo album, "My Winter Storm", in the U.S. on February 26, 2008. The CD will be made available in two exlusive U.S. versions via Fontana: the standard and deluxe editions (the latter featuring extra tracks not released elsewhere, as well vis...

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Drummer MIKE TERRANA Speaks To Greece's METALZONE; Video Available

Greece's Metalzone.gr conducted an interview with drummer Mike Terrana last week prior to his December 15 concert with ex-NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen in Athens. Speaking about his decision to leave RAGE, Mike states that he found himself in a situation where it was no longer creative or good to b...