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SONATA ARCTICA Talk About Madrid Concert Cancellation: Audio Available
Spanish metal webzine TheMetalCircus.com has conducted an interview with SONATA ARCTICA members Jani Liimatainen (guitar) and Henrik Klingenberg (keyboards) about the band's carreer and the recent cancellation of their Madrid concert. Spanish-speaking readers can check out the interview at this loca...November 8, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Singer Announces Lineup For 'Solo' Appearance
STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto has announced the lineup of his solo band for his upcoming appearance in Slovakia on November 20. The band's lineup will consist of the following: Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS) - vocals Mirka Rantanen (THUNDERSTONE, TUNNELVISION, WARMEN) - drums Lauri Porra (TUNNEL...November 7, 2004
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SONATA ARCTICA Explain Show Cancellations
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have been forced to cancel their previously announced shows in Madrid (Spain) and Montpellier (France) after singer Tony Kakko came down with a fever and infected throat. The band's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "On November 2nd, we had a...November 7, 2004
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MASTERPLAN: 'Aeronautics' Album Due In January
MASTERPLAN, the new band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, have set "Aeronautics" as the title of their sophomore full-length album, due on January 24, 2005 via Germany's AFM Records. A four-song EP, cont...November 2, 2004
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SONATA ARCTICA Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA are the latest act confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Rock Hard Festival, set to take place May 13-15 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen. Other groups scheduled to appear at the festival include ACCEPT, OVERKILL, THE HAUNTED, CHILDREN OF BODOM, UNLEASHED, AM...October 28, 2004
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SONATA ARCTICA Enter Finnish Album Chart At No. 2
SONATA ARCTICA's "Reckoning Night" has entered the Finish album chart at position No. 2. View the whole chart here. The Finnish melodic metallers' fourth studio album, "Reckoning Night" was recorded at Tico Tico Studio by Ahti Kortelainen during March, April and June 2004 and was mixed at Finnvox St...October 18, 2004
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DARK FUNERAL: Israel Concert Confirmed
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have confirmed the details of their upcoming gig in Israel. The group will be performing on November 25 at the Barby Club in Tel Aviv. Upcoming DARK FUNERAL shows: Oct. 30 – Seichamps, FRA - Tattoo The Mind Festival Nov. 06 – Boden, SWE - Nordic Rage Festival Nov...October 10, 2004
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DARK FUNERAL: London Show Announced
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have added a U.K. date to their itinerary. The band will be peforming at The Underworld in London on November 20. Support at the show will come from THUS DEFILED, ABGOTT and CRUEL HUMANITY. Upcoming DARK FUNERAL shows: Oct. 30 – Seichamps, FRA - Tattoo The Mind F...September 30, 2004
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TWISTED SISTER Singer Schedules VAN HELSING'S CURSE Signing Session
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will be promoting his classical/rock music project, VAN HELSING'S CURSE, with a signing session at Halloween Scene, located at Palisades Center in West Nyack, NY on Sunday, October 3. More information is available at www.halloweenscene.com. VAN HELSING'S CURSE's de...September 29, 2004
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DARK FUNERAL: Russian/Ukranian Tour Dates Announced
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL will be embarking on a tour of Russia/Ukraine in early December. Support at the dates will come from the Russian bands HORNED NECROCANNIBALS and ICEWIND BLAST. DARK FUNERAL's complete touring schedule is shaping up as follows: Oct. 31 - Espace Culturel de Seicham...September 22, 2004
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SONATA ARCTICA: 'Don't Say A Word' Single Tops Finnish Chart
SONATA ARCTICA's new single, "Don't Say A Word", entered the Finish single chart at position No. 1. View the whole chart here. "Don't Say A Word" comes off the Finnish melodic metallers' fourth studio album, "Reckoning Night", due on October 11 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album will arrive in...August 31, 2004
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MORS PRINCIPIUM EST To Enter Studio In November
Finnish melodic death/thrash metallers MORS PRINCIPIUM EST will enter Tico Tico studio (SONATA ARCTICA, SENTENCED, FOR MY PAIN…, ALTARIA) in Kemi, Finland in November to begin recording their sophomore album, tentatively titled "The Unborn". Mastering will take place at Finnvox studios in December 2...August 14, 2004
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ALTARIA: Japanese Edition Of 'Divinity' Includes Exclusive Bonus Track
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have just issued their sophomore album, "Divinity", in Japan through Marquee/Avalon Records. The Japanese release includes an exclusive bonus track, a cover of CACOPHONY's "Stranger". "The bonus track is not the same version as on the 'Warmth In The Wilderness Vol....August 6, 2004
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GATES OF METAL Festival: Photos Posted Online
Around 100 photos taken at this year's Gates of Metal festival on July 31 in Hultsfred, Sweden have been posted online at the MetalHeart.se web site. Among the bands that performed at the festival were MORBID ANGEL, WITHIN TEMPTATION, FINNTROLL, STRATOVARIUS, SODOM, MESHUGGAH, SONATA ARCTICA and DRA...August 5, 2004
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SONATA ARCTICA: 'Don't Say A Word' Single Cover Posted Online
SONATA ARCTICA have uploaded the cover artwork for their new single, "Don't Say A Word", at this location. "Don't Say A Word" comes off the Finnish melodic metallers' fourth studio album, "Reckoning Night", due on October 11 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album will arrive in Japan on October 6....July 29, 2004
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