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Guitarist MAGNUS KARLSSON To Rejoin PRIMAL FEAR On The Road

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have confirmed that Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson, who has been primarily a studio member of the band for much of the past decade, will rejoin PRIMAL FEAR on the road following the recent departures of guitarists Alex Beyrodt and Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Eh...

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PRIMAL FEAR Loses Four Members: 'There Was No Argument Or Bad Blood'

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have parted ways with guitarist Alex Beyrodt, guitarist Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré and bassist Alex Jansen. Earlier today, Beyrodt, Naumann, Ehré and Jansen released the following statement via social media: "Dear fans and friends of PRIMAL FEAR, we unfortun...

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MACHINE HEAD, PAPA ROACH And GOJIRA Among First Confirmed Bands For 2025 Edition Of WACKEN OPEN AIR

The organizers of the annual Wacken Open Air festival have announced the first confirmed bands for the 2025 edition of the event, set to take place from July 30 to August 2 in Wacken, Germany. A total of 34 artists have been announced for the 34th edition of Wacken Open Air, including MACHINE HEAD,...

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PRIMAL FEAR Signs With REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC

German metal commandos PRIMAL FEAR have officially signed a deal with new record label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) for the release of their next studio album. PRIMAL FEAR bassist/vocalist Mat Sinner states: "We are looking forward to continuing and rejuvenating our successful work with Sven, Jochen...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Members TARJA TURUNEN And MARKO HIETALA Announce September 2024 European Tour

Following a triumphant series of performances in South America with several sold-out gigs where Marko Hietala joined Tarja Turunen as a special guest, the two former NIGHTWISH members are set to captivate European audiences with their enthralling collaboration. The European trek, which will kick off...

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Watch: Ex-NIGHTWISH Members MARKO HIETALA And TARJA TURUNEN Perform Collaborative New Single 'Left On Mars' In São Paulo

Video of former NIGHTWISH members Marko "Marco" Hietala and Tarja Turunen performing their collaborative new single "Left On Mars" on March 8 at Tokio Marine Hall in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. Inspired by a tale of love and longing, this ethereal ballad combines Marko's emotive lyrics and...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Members MARKO HIETALA And TARJA TURUNEN Release Music Video For Collaborative Song 'Left On Mars'

Former NIGHTWISH members Marko "Marco" Hietala and Tarja Turunen have collaborated on a new song called "Left On Mars". The official music video for the track can be seen below. Inspired by a tale of love and longing, this ethereal ballad combines Marko's emotive lyrics and powerful riffs with Tarja...

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Former NIGHTWISH Members MARKO HIETALA And TARJA TURUNEN Collaborate On New Song 'Left On Mars'

Former NIGHTWISH members Marko "Marco" Hietala and Tarja Turunen have collaborated on a new song called "Left On Mars", to be released on Wednesday, March 13. Earlier today (Saturday, March 9),Hietala and Turunen, who are currently on the road together in South America as part of the "Living The Dr...

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MARKO HIETALA Doesn't Rule Out Starting New Band With TARJA TURUNEN

In a new interview with El Planeta Del Rock, Marko "Marco" Hietala, who is currently on the road in South America as part of the "Living The Dream – The Hits Tour 2024" with his former NIGHTWISH bandmate Tarja Turunen, was asked if there is any chance of the two musicians launching a new project tog...

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Watch: TARJA TURUNEN And MARKO HIETALA Perform NIGHTWISH Classics In Buenos Aires

Tarja Turunen and her former NIGHTWISH bandmate Marko "Marco" Hietala played the third show of their joint "Living The Dream - The Hits Tour 2024" last night (Sunday, March 3) at Teatro Vorterix in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The setlist for Tarja's performance was as follows: 01. Eye Of The Storm 02....

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TARJA TURUNEN Says She Has 'A New Relationship' With Former NIGHTWISH Bandmate MARKO HIETALA: 'Life Has Changed Us'

In a new interview with Thiago Rahal Mauro of Brazil's Metal Musikast, Tarja Turunen spoke about what it was like to team up with her former NIGHTWISH bandmate Marko "Marco" Hietala to perform a cover of "The Phantom Of The Opera" during their special open-air concert in July 2023 at Z7 Summer Night...

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TARJA TURUNEN Hopes To Complete New Rock Solo Album In 2024

In a new interview with Chas Byrne, Tarja Turunen spoke about the possibility of new music from the former NIGHTWISH singer in the not-too-distant future. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm writing new songs all the time, preparing the songs for the new album, new rock album. I hope...

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TARJA TURUNEN Explains Why 'All The Nordic Countries' Are 'Really Tough' To Live In

During an appearance on the latest episode of "Drinks With Johnny", the Internet TV show hosted by AVENGED SEVENFOLD bassist Johnny Christ, former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen spoke about one of the major problems of life in Finland — the lack of light in winter. The 46-year-old Finnish-born s...