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AMORPHIS, LEAVES' EYES, SAMAEL, VIRGIN BLACK: North American Tour Dates Announced

AMORPHIS, LEAVES' EYES, SAMAEL and VIRGIN BLACK will team up for a North American tour this fall. The complete schedule is as follows: Sep. 27 - Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall Sep. 28 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 29 - New York City, NY @ BB Kings Sep. 30 - Philadelphia, PA ...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Says His New Rock Opera Is ' For The People Who Still Have A Heart'

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his recently released classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "After I wrote the story over two years ago, I knew immediately that it would be a story that would divide people. I have foll...

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AMORPHIS To Perform At 'Live Music Association' 30th-Anniversary Celebrations

Finnish metallers AMORPHIS will perform at Nosturi in Helslinki, Finland on Thursday, May 15 as part of Helsinki's Live Music Association (ELMU ry) 30th-anniversary celebrations. For a list of upcoming AMORPHIS shows, go to this location. AMORPHIS' latest album, "Silent Waters", entered the German M...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Says He Is 'Very Happy' With Number Of 'Saana' Legal Downloads

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I'm very happy to see how many people are actually downloading 'Saana' from my webshop as MP3/FLAC version. It completely su...

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ALMAH: Recording Lineup For New Album Announced

ALMAH, the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass),has announced the lineup for the recording sessions for the group's sophomore album: Edu Falaschi - Vocals Felipe Andreoli - Bass Marcelo Barbosa - Gutar Paulo Schroeber - Guitar Marcelo Moreira - Drums Marcel...

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DESTRUCTION Frontman Schedules MUSIKMESSE Signing Sessions

DESTRUCTION/HEADHUNTER frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer will take part in signing sessions this weekend at the Dean Guitars booth at the Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008 fair in Frankfurt, Germany. He will be present, alongside MORBID ANGEL's David Vincent, on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 from...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman, FRONTIERS RECORDS Reach Amicable Settlement Over 'Saana' Album Release

Italy's Frontiers Records has issued the following press release: Frontiers Records and Timo Tolkki (STRATOVARIUS guitarist/mainman) are very pleased to announce to have finally reached an amicable settlement over the "Saana – Warrior of Light Pt. 1" album controversy. The agreement for this album w...

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TIMO TOLKKI: 'Things Are Moving' With 'Saana' Release

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on the fate of his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "First of all, a humble thank you for all you who have sent me so many wonderful messages showing their love and...

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KOTIPELTO: 'Serenity' Video Posted Online

"Serenity", the new video from KOTIPELTO — the band led by STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto — can be viewed below. The performance footage in the clip was shot in Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 29, 2007. KOTIPELTO's third album, "Serenity", entered the Finnish national chart at position No....

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Claims Label Initially 'Rejected' Rock Opera, Vows To Take Legal Action

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki has issued the following update in his ongoing dispute with Italy's Frontiers Records over the fate of his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "Due to the unfortunate events around 'Saana' during the...

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Record Label Says It Is Righful Owner Of TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Album

Frontiers Records has released the following statement regarding STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's claim that Frontiers "hasn't fullfilled its contractual obligations" regarding the release of Tolkki's recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal I...

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TIMO TOLKKI Claims He Has Terminated Contract With FRONTIERS For 'Saana' Release

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update regarding his recently completed classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I would like to inform you about the following things regarding 'Saana': Due to the fact that Frontiers Records has...

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STRATOVARIUS Bassist LAURI PORRA: Video Footage Of FINNISH METAL EXPO Clinic Available

A short video clip of STRATOVARIUS bassist Lauri Porra's Finnish Metal Expo clinic, which was held this past weekend in Helsinki, Finland, can be viewed below (courtesy of "sevils"). Lauri Porra released his new solo album, "All Children Have Superpowers" on January 9. Three songs from the CD — "Rel...

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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light Part 1': More Details Revealed

Frontiers Records will release STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki's classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island" on March 14. "Composing, writing the story, casting from hundreds of people, and putting this all together has been very refreshing and interesting f...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Offers 'Saana' Gift

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island"; "In the last days I have received so much support from people all over the world that I decided to give you a little gift. You can do...