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NIGHTWISH Recording Orchestral Parts For New Album In London: Video Available

Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have uploaded a new video blog, featuring footage of the band at Abbey Road Studios in London, England working with arranger Pip Williams and conductor James Shearman on the orchestral parts for the group's new album, due later in the year. Check it out at this...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: Video Of St. Petersburg Press Conference Posted Online

A 23-minute video clip of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's December 19, 2006 press conference in St. Petersburg, Russia has been made available for download at this location. As previously reported, Turunen's Christmas album, "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath from Heaven),has been certified pla...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist TOLKKI Working On 'Rock Opera' Solo Album

STRATOVARIUS mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update: "[My new solo album] 'Saana - Warrior of Light' is a work in progress. "[For the past] two years I have had this idea in my head and it won't leave me be. It will be a rock opera, but not in a sense that many ...

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H.I.M. Frontman Records Duet With German Soap Opera Star; Audio Available

H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo recently recorded a new duet, this time with German soap opera star Natalia Avelon on a song that will be included on the soundtrack to the movie "8 Miles High" about the life of Uschi Obermaier (played by Natalia). The track "Summer Wine" will be released as single in Jan...

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NIGHTWISH Accepting Singer Submissions Until January

Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have issued the following update: "We have received several inquiries asking if one can still send demos for the singer search. The answer is yes. The search is still going on, and like all the approximately 1,100 demos we have received so far, all the future de...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer's Christmas Album Certified Platinum In Finland

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen's Christmas album, "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath from Heaven),has been certified platinum in Finland for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. As previously reported, Turunen entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 5 with her latest solo release, "You W...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer's Christmas Album Certified Gold In Finland

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen's Christmas album, "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath from Heaven),has been certified gold in Finland for sales in excess of 15,000 copies. Commented Turunen: "The news about the gold record is really incredible and a precious thing to me. Especially to receive i...

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EPICA Singer In Talks To Replace TARJA In NIGHTWISH?

According to the Finnish weekly celebrity gossip magazine Katso, NIGHTWISH leader Tuomas Holopainen and the group's manager Ewo Rytkönen have been in contact with EPICA singer Simone Simons possibly taking over the frontwoman position in NIGHTWISH. It is rumored that Tuomas and Ewo became convinced...

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NIGHTWISH: New 'Band Diary' Entry Available

NIGHTWISH mainman/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen has posted a new entry in the "Band Diary" section of the group's official web site. Read it at this location. NIGHTWISH's upcoming CD will be the group's first release since the departure of singer Tarja Turunen. The band fired Turunen via an "open le...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Frontwoman: New Single Cracks Finnish Top 5

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 5 with her latest solo release, "You Would Have Loved This". View the whole chart at this location. "You Would Have Loved This" was written by Cori Connors who has also composed for the legendary Linda Ronst...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Planning Third NOCHE ESCANDINAVA Tour

According to a posting on former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's official web site, tentative plans exist for the vocalist to embark on a third tour with her classical lineup of Noche Escandinava. Dubbed Noche Escandinava III, the trek will take place sometime between 2008 and 2009. As previously r...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: New Video Interview Available

A video interview (in Finnish, with English subtitles) with former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen about her upcoming Christmas album, "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath from Heaven),can be viewed at this location. "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta", which includes selections from JOHN LENNON and ABBA, will arriv...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TURUNEN: More Details Revealed About Upcoming Christmas Album

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has launched a "micro-site" containing details of her upcoming Christmas album, "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath from Heaven),at this location. "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta", which includes selections from JOHN LENNON and ABBA, will arrive on November 8. A single, ent...

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H.I.M., APOCALYPTICA, TARJA TURUNEN Rumored As Contenders For Finland's EUROVISION

According to ESCToday.com, H.I.M., APOCALYPTICA and ex-NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen are among the rumored artists that will compete in the race to represent Finland on home ground at the Eurovision Song Contest in Helsinki. The announcement of the finalists, originally due on Monday, November 6, w...

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NIGHTWISH: Studio Diary Available

NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka "Julius" Nevalainen has launched a studio diary covering the recording sessions for the group's new album. Read it at this location. NIGHTWISH's upcoming CD will be the group's first release since the departure of singer Tarja Turunen. The band fired Turunen via an "open lett...