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TIMO TOLKKI's 'Saana - Warrior Of Light' Leaked Online Following Production Master Theft
According to STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki, tracks from Tolkki's upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island", have surfaced on various torrent sites shortly after the album's production master was stolen at a photo shoot in Helsinki, Finland. Comm...February 18, 2008
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AMORPHIS Secures Finnish Gold
Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have issued the following update: "On February 15, AMORPHIS were presented with gold discs for 'Silent Waters' and 'Eclipse'. Both albums have sold more than 15,000 copies in Finland, a feat not yet achieved by any of the band's earlier albums. "According to the Finnish Na...February 16, 2008
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AMORPHIS: More Finnish Dates Announced
Finnish metallers AMORPHIS have issued the following update: "On Thursday, June 26, AMORPHIS will play an open-air concert in Helsinki’s Kaisaniemi Park together with NIGHTWISH and EPICA. Although the show will be a warm-up to the ensuing three-day Tuska festival, it is not part of the festival itse...February 14, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman's 'Saana' Single Master, Graphic Master Stolen
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued a following update: "I was in a photo session in Helsinki two days ago and while we were taking promotional pictures, someone stole my bag and one guitar, a purple Fender Stratocaster Jeff Beck model. It is priceless. But what worries me more is that the...February 13, 2008
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AMORPHIS: Bucharest Concert Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of AMORPHIS' February 9, 2008 concert in Bucharest, Romania can be viewed below. AMORPHIS' latest album, "Silent Waters", entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 44. Released in North America on September 18, 2007, the CD is the second AMORPHIS album to featur...February 13, 2008
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SCHMIER On New HEADHUNTER CD: 'This Record Really Made My Day In Difficult Times'
HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),will release its comeback album, "Parasite of Society", on May 23 via AFM Records in Europe. The CD was mixed by Achim Köhler in Stutt...February 10, 2008
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HEADHUNTER: New Album Details Revealed
HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),will release its comeback album, "Parasite of Society", on May 23 via AFM Records in Europe. The CD was mixed by Achim Köhler in Stutt...February 7, 2008
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AMORPHIS: More Tour Dates Announced
Finnish metal band AMORPHIS has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 09 - Bucharest, Romania - Sala Agronomia Mar. 05 - Tavastia - Helsinki, Finland Mar. 06 - Lutakko - Jyväskylä, Finland Mar. 07 - Puijonsarvi - Kuopio, Finland Mar. 08 - Club Teatria - Oulu, Finland Mar. 15 - Areena - Joensuu, Finlan...February 4, 2008
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ARI KOIVUNEN To Perform At FINNISH METAL EXPO
The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 23-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has been added to the list of performers at the fourth edition of the Finnish Metal Expo, which will take place February 15-16, 2008 in Helsinki. Finnish Metal Expo is a consumer expo, whic...February 2, 2008
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OPERATIKA Signs With SCARLET RECORDS
New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA have inked a deal with Scarlet Records. The band will release its debut CD, "The Calling", in the spring. According to a press release, the album has been described as "the perfect combination of singer Slava Popova's harmonious operatic vocals, p...January 30, 2008
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EVERGREY Bassist To Answer Fans' Questions
Swedish metallers EVERGREY are inviting fans to submit questions for the group's Finnish bassist Jari Kainulainen (ex-STRATOVARIUS),who joined the band a few months ago. "You have eight days to send in the questions; the deadline is Sunday, January 27," says the group in an online posting. "After t...January 20, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman To Co-Host 'Rock Against Child Abuse' Charity Concert
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto will co-host a charity concert for Rock Against Child Abuse (RLHV) with Heta Hyttinen on Saturday, January 19 at Nosturi, Helsinki. Rock Against Child Abuse is a registered nonprofit organization in Finland. According to a posting on the organization's web site,...January 16, 2008
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VANISHING POINT To Support IRON MAIDEN In Australia
Australian progressive metal band VANISHING POINT will support IRON MAIDEN on the following dates: Feb. 04 - Burswood Dom - Perth, Australia Feb. 06 - Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Australia Feb. 07 - Rod Laver Arena - Melbourne, Australia VANISHING POINT's new CD, "The Fourth Season", was released i...January 10, 2008
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Members Of LULLACRY, MALPRACTICE, GODSPLAGUE Team Up For New Year's Eve Gig
Sami Vauhkonen (LULLACRY),Euge Valovirta (GODSPLAGUE, SUBUBAN TRIBE),Toni Paananen (MALPRACTICE) and producer Anssi Kippo (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NORTHER) teamed up on New Year's Eve 2007 for a unique concert in Lappeenranta, Finland. Check out photos at www.shutterBLAST.net. LULLACRY's fourth studio...January 7, 2008
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HEADHUNTER To Release New Album In April
HEADHUNTER, the reunited German band featuring DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, STRATOVARIUS drummer Jörg Michael, and guitarist Schmuddel (ex-TALON),is currently mixing its comback album, "Parasite of Society", with Achim Köhler in Stuttgart, Germany. According to a posting on the D...January 6, 2008
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