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SODOM, ANATHEMA, BURST, DEATHSTARS Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR Festival
SODOM, ANATHEMA, BURST, DEATHSTARS, KALMAH, THE SCOURGER and VERJNUARMU have been confirmed for the ninth annual Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, set to take place June 30 – July 2 at Kaisaniemi Park in Helsinki, Finland. A total of 32 bands will perform on three stages over the course of three days....March 23, 2006
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NIGHTWISH: 'End Of An Era' DVD To Include Hour-Long Documentary
Finland's NIGHTWISH have announced more details about their upcoming live CD/DVD package, entitled "End of an Era". Due out June 2, "End of an Era" will contain recordings/footage of NIGHTWISH's final concert with singer Tarja Turunen, which took place on October 21 at the Hartwall arena in Helsinki...March 20, 2006
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DREAMTALE: New Audio Sample Posted Online
Finnish metallers DREAMTALE have uploaded a sample of a pre-production version of a new song, entitled "Yesterday's News", at this location. The track is expected to appear on the band's follow-up to their third album, "Difference", which was released in April 2005 via Spinefarm Records. DREAMTALE r...March 12, 2006
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CELTIC FROST: Special Report From 'Monotheist' Listening Session In Berlin
Timo Isoaho has filed the following report: There's a sign outside the old church in Berlin saying "Today: CELTIC FROST listening session." I would call that dark humor, no question about that. Inside the God's temple, there's whole bunch of European metal journalists waiting to hear the long-awaite...March 10, 2006
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DEICIDE, HYPOCRISY, MARDUK Confirmed For Finland's NUMMIROCK Festival
DEICIDE, HYPOCRISY and MARDUK have been confirmed for the 20th edition of the Nummirock festival, set to take place June 23-24 in Nummijärvi, Finland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS DEICIDE DIABLO HYPOCRISY MARDUK MOKOMA THE DUSKFALL TIMO RAUTIANEN VE...March 6, 2006
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KALMAH Enter Finnish Album Chart At No. 38
Finland's KALMAH have entered the national album chart in their home country at position No. 38 with their latest effort, "The Black Waltz". View the whole chart at this location. The follow-up to 2003's "Swampsong", "The Black Waltz" is available now on Spinefarm Records. The album marks the group'...March 2, 2006
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Seeks Talent For HIGH AND LOUD Label
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto is seeking new bands to sign to his High and Loud label. According to a posting on TimoHigh and Loud's goal is "to nurture artists and to produce and to release good music. In this case rock/metal and heavy music. The main idea is not to sign as ...February 22, 2006
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VENOM, CELTIC FROST, OPETH Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL
VENOM, CELTIC FROST and OPETH are among the confirmed bands for the ninth annual Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, set to take place June 20 – July 2 at Kaisaniemi Park in Helsinki, Finland. A total of 32 bands will perform on three stages over the course of three days. In addition, a couple of ...February 16, 2006
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STRATOVARIUS To Record New Album Later In The Year
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have posted the following message on their official web site: "We are getting some rest after the tour but life goes on. We are planning to record a new album later this year, and in connection with that we will also play a few select shows scheduled around the...February 16, 2006
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DIVINEFIRE Guitarist Launches ESSENCE OF SORROW Project
DIVINEFIRE guitarist Jani Stefanovic is putting the finishing touches on the debut album from his new project ESSENCE OF SORROW. Entitled "Reflections of the Obscure", the album will feature lead vocals by Christian Palin (RANDOM EYES) and a special guest appearance by Mats Levén (THERION, AT VANCE,...February 7, 2006
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KALMAH: New Album Samples Posted Online
Finland's KALMAH have uploaded audio samples of several tracks from their new album, entitled "The Black Waltz", at their official web site. Check out the songs "The Groan of Wind", "Defeat", "Bitter Metallic Side" and "The Black Waltz" at Kalmah.com. "The Black Waltz" is scheduled for release on Fe...January 31, 2006
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NIGHTWISH Mainman Says He Has '14 Pieces' Of Music Written For Next Album
NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "It's been three months since the last show in Hartwall Arena and things are finally calming down. I just read through the yet unfinished version of the upcoming NIGHTWISH book. I was ve...January 30, 2006
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THUNDERSTONE: More Tour Dates Announced
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Feb. 03 - Iisoppi - Nokia, FIN Mar. 18 - Karhulan Sammontalo - Kotka, FIN Mar. 30 - Sputnik - Tampere, FIN May 05 - Metalliance Festival - Paris, FRA Sep. 16 - ProgPower Festival - Atlanta, GA (U...January 29, 2006
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Checks In From Greece
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following message on his official web site: "Cool, I have been having this flu now for about one month. I know I am not the only person who's fighting with it at the moment. The thing is that I haven´t been able to sing (or do much nothing) ...January 15, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'WildSide'
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will be in the KNAC.COM studio as the special guest of "WildSide" hostess Diana DeVille on Saturday, January 14. Ojeda will promote and discuss his new solo album, "Axes 2 Axes", for which he recently secured a U.S. release. The CD features guest appearances by s...January 13, 2006
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