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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist To Star In 'OSBOURNES'-Style TV Series
HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy McCoy and his wife Angela will star in an "Osbournes"-style reality sitcom, set to premiere on Finnish television next fall. The show, which has a working title of "Andy and Angela Show", will be produced and directed by the bass player and music video director Tuukka Temo...December 18, 2002
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AMORPHIS Complete Instrumental Recordings For New CD
Finland's AMORPHIS have finished recording all instrumental parts for their upcoming album at Helsinki's Finnvox studios. 15 songs were reportedly tracked during the sessions, with 10 tentatively scheduled to appear on the as-yet-untitled CD, which is set to surface in the spring. AMORPHIS frontman...December 12, 2002
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FINNTROLL Announce New Singer
Finland's FINNTROLL have enlisted singer Tapio Wilska as the permanent replacement for Katla, who was forced to step down as vocalist earlier in the year due to problems with his vocal cords. Wilska had previously fronted a number of acts, including SETHIAN and WIZZARD, and had done session work wit...December 10, 2002
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LULLACRY Name New Album, Set Release Date
Helsinki, Finland-based LULLACRY have set "Crucify My Heart" as the title for their third full-length album — the band's first with new vocalist Tanja Lainio — which was recently completed with producer Mikko Karmila for a Feb. 17, 2003 release through Spinefarm Records. A single, "Don't Touch The F...December 3, 2002
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AMORPHIS Complete Drum Tracks For Upcoming CD
Finland's AMORPHIS have completed the drum tracks for their upcoming album at Helsinki's Finnvox studios. 15 songs were reportedly tracked during the sessions, with 10 tentatively scheduled to appear on the as-yet-untitled CD, which is set to surface in the spring. The sextet, who are currently unsi...November 25, 2002
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Finnish Benefit Gig In Honor Of CHUCK SCHULDINER Set For Next Month
DIABLO, ROTTEN SOUND, MOKOMA and TIMO RAUTIAINEN & JARKKO MARTIKAINEN have been confirmed to appear at The Fragile Art Of Existence, a charity concert honoring late DEATH frontman Chuck Schuldiner to be held on Dec. 13 (one-year anniversary of Chuck's death) in Tampere, Finland. All acts, with t...November 20, 2002
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SONATA ARCTICA Name Album, Announce Japanese Tour
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have set "Winterheart's Guild" as the title for their upcoming CD, which is due to be released on Feb. 22 in Japan and Mar. 17 in Finland. "Winterheart's Guild" features a guest appearance by keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS/ex-DIO),who plays on four...November 20, 2002
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AMORPHIS Enter Studio To Record New Album
Finland's AMORPHIS entered Finnvox studios in Helsinki today (Nov. 18) to begin recording the basic tracks for the band's next studio album. The sextet, who are currently unsigned following a lengthy stint with Relapse Records, plan to complete the recordings early next year for a tentative summer 2...November 18, 2002
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: Video Interview, Live Clips Posted Online
A video interview with QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE vocalist Mark Lanegan, interspersed with live clips shot during the group's recent sold-out appearance in Helsinki, Finland, can be viewed at this location. (Thanks: Timo Isoaho / Sonera Plaza Kaista) ...November 17, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman: Why My Brazilian Tour Was Cancelled
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has issued a statement clarifying the reasons for the cancellation of his Brazilian solo tour. "This is the truth about the KOTIPELTO Brazil tour!" begins the statement. "I didn't cancel the tour! Me and the guys in the band wanted to do the tour and I was callin...October 21, 2002
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KOTIPELTO's South American Tour Cancelled
KOTIPELTO's proposed tour of South America has been cancelled, according to frontman Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS). "The guys in the band and I were extremely happy to hear that there might be a short tour in South America," the singer wrote on his official web site. "I'm very sad to tell the fans o...October 18, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Offers Update On Solo Activities
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has posted the following message via his official web site: "I just thought to inform you about my activities in the past couple of weeks... "I've been composing some songs lately. If they will be used for my next possible (KOTIPELTO) album is still a little bit...October 16, 2002
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MURDERDOLLS: Video Interview, Live Clips Posted Online
A video interview with MURDERDOLLS guitarist Joey Jordison and vocalist Wednesday 13, interspersed with live clips shot during the group's recent appearance in Helsinki, Finland as the opening act for PAPA ROACH, can be viewed at this location. (Thanks: Timo Isoaho / Sonera Plaza Kaista) ...October 12, 2002
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NIGHTWISH Get Involved In Side Projects
NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka Nevalainen and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen will make guest appearances on the debut album from SETHIAN, a new Helsinki, Finland-based act that also features in its ranks former WIZZARD frontman Tapio Wilska (who had previously done session studio work with NIGHTWISH). The a...September 22, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS' TIMO TOLKKI Speaks Out On New CD
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has posted the following update via the group's official web site: "The [Elements — Part 1] album is ready, mastered and sent to our record companies in Germany, France and in Japan. "The track list will be provided later, but I can tell you that it contains 62 min...September 16, 2002
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