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Interview With Former NIGHTWISH Frontwoman To Air On Finnish TV
An interview with former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen will air on the Finnish TV station TV1 on Saturday, December 24 at approximately 7:45 p.m. In other news, Turunen's official web site has made available copies of "Noche Escandinava II", a very limited-edition CD containing recordings in Bu...December 23, 2005
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NIGHTWISH: New Singer Has Not Been Found
Finland's NIGHTWISH, who recently parted ways with longtime frontwoman Tarja Turunen, have issued the following statement via their official web site: "Several [media outlets] have spread information about a new singer of NIGHTWISH but every single word has been a lie. We ask people not to believe e...December 20, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Drummer Becomes Second-Time Dad
Congratulations are in order for NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka Nevalainen and his wife Satu, who welcomed their second child, a baby boy, on December 19. Both mother and child are doing well, according to a posting on the band's web site. As previously reported, Spinefarm Records has set a June 7, 2006 re...December 20, 2005
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Finland's SONATA ARCTICA To Return To North America For Headlining Tour
Finland's SONATA ARCTICA will be bringing their brand of high-speed, intricate, über-melodic heavy metal to the western side of the globe in support of their latest album, "Reckoning Night". From the rural wilds of a forested Finnish hamlet known as Kemi (population: 23,000),lead vocalist Tony Kakk...December 16, 2005
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Former NIGHTWISH Frontwoman's Performance In Romania To End Christmas Tour
Otilia Haraga of the Bucharest Daily News is reporting that former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen's December 16, 2005 concert in Sibiu, Romania has officially sold out. With this performance, the soprano will close her Christmas tour which started on December 1 in Finland. Turunen will arrive in...December 12, 2005
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Slams Internet 'Badasses'
Karma E. Omowale of the FourteenG e-zine recently conducted an interview with CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FourteenG: Okay. What's the story behind your computer phobia? Fans on the message board seem to think you have one. [Laughs] Ale...December 4, 2005
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: Photos From Christmas Tour Kick-Off Posted Online
Tarja Turunen Fan site has uploaded several pictures of former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen performing at the opening show of her Christmas tour at Savonlinna-Sali in Savonlinna, Finland on Thursday (Dec. 1). Check them out at this location. In other news, Romania's Muzici si Faze magazine rec...December 4, 2005
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Former NIGHTWISH Frontwoman To Star In Finnish TV Show
According to a posting on the Tarja Turunen Fan site, former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen will have small role in the upcoming Finnish TV production "Pääroolissa". Turunen will reportedly play the part of a "bad mother." The show will begin airing later this year via Finland's TV1. As previous...November 27, 2005
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EPICA: Amsterdam Show To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD
EPICA's performance at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, Holland on May 4, 2006 will be filmed for an upcoming DVD. Only 1,450 tickets are available and will go on sale December 3 through Ticketservice or www.ticketservice.nl. Support acts and other details will be announced soon. In other news, Brazil's W...November 25, 2005
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer: Setlist For Christmas Tour Revealed
According to a posting on the Tarja Turunen Fan site, former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen will perform the following setlist on her Christmas tour, which is scheduled to kick off December 1 in Savonlinna, Finland: 01. Kun Joulu On 02. Mozart Agnus dei Coronation 03. Bach Quia Respexit Magnific...November 20, 2005
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NIGHTWISH: 'End Of An Era' CD/DVD Gets A Release Date
Spinefarm Records has set a June 5, 2006 release date for the upcoming "End of an Era" CD/DVD release from NIGHTWISH. "End of an Era" will contain footage of NIGHTWISH's final concert with singer Tarja Turunen, which took place on October 21 at the Hartwall arena in Helsinki, Finland. A 30-second vi...November 19, 2005
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NIGHTWISH: New Audio Interview With TARJA TURUNEN Posted Online
A 14-minute audio interview with former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has been posted online at Metal Express Radio (Windows Media). During the interview, Turunen discusses her felings about being fired from the group and her future plans. As previously reported, Tarja's final performance with...November 17, 2005
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN Talks About Her Departure
Tarja Turunen (ex-NIGHTWISH) fan site Tarja Turunen Fan conducted an interview with Turunen earlier today. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: In an interview, Tuomas [Holopainen, NIGHTWISH mainman] said you always wanted to travel alone, never participated to interviews, or common meals,...November 14, 2005
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Says She Will Keep Some Elements Of Heavy Metal In Solo Career
A 90-minute video of former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen's press conference — held in Helsinki, Finland earlier today (November 11) — to discuss her split from the group and her future plans, has been posted online at this location (NOTE: The press conference was conducted in Finnish). A NIGHT...November 11, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Mainman: Firing TARJA TURUNEN Was The Most Difficult Thing I've Ever Had To Do
NIGHTWISH mainman Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke to Germany's Orkus magazine about the band's decision to part ways with singer Tarja Turunen following the final date of their "Once" world tour, which ended on October 21 in Helsinki, Finland. A few excerpts from the chat follow (translater from Ge...November 11, 2005
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