NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon will perform at a special concert in Stockholm, Sweden in August as part of the Stockholms Kulturfestival (Stockholm's Culture Festival). Anette says, "[The show will be held] on August 13 and the evening is in the theme of Sweden-Finland and it's called Suomi Safari. There will be a big symphonic orchestra, ...
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Anette Olzon's pre-NIGHTWISH band, the Swedish AOR act ALYSON AVENUE, has announced the addition of vocalist Arabella Vitanc to the group's ranks. According to the band, "Arabella's voice will not only do justice to the old ALYSON AVENUE material but she will also be key in the development of the new and upcoming songs we ...
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NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon recently wrote a blog entry on her official web site where whe talked about singing technique. She said, "It's hard to go in to exactly what I do when I sing since some things are 'by nature' and just come naturally but, of course, a lot of things are what I ...
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"Monkey Business", the new video from Swedish metallers PAIN, can be viewed below. The clip was shot on March 23 and March 24 at the Zenith in Paris, France during the band's European tour with NIGHTWISH. The NIGHTWISH trek wrapped on April 4 in Debrecen, Hungary. PAIN's latest album, "Cynic Paradise", was released in Germany ...
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NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has launched her own web site at www.anette-olzon.com. She says, "I'm pleased to present to you my official page on the web. Be sure to check the site regularly for tour dates, photos and to-the-minute news updates." Finnish web site Karjalainen.fi recently uploaded two short video clips (see below) ...
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Video footage of PAIN's April 25, 2009 performance at the Blue Box club in Sofia, Bulgaria can be viewed below. Photos of the concert, which was attended by 800 fans, are available at www.katehizis.com. PAIN's setlist was as follows: 01. I'm Going In 02. Monkey Business 03. Zombie Slam 04. Suicide Machine 05. ...
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Swedish metallers PAIN have been confirmed for this year's Artmania Festival, set to take place July 17-19 in Sibiu, Romania. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: MY DYING BRIDE NIGHTWISH OPETH PAIN TRISTANIA PAIN filmed a video for the song "Monkey Business" on March 23 and March 24 at the Zenith in Paris, ...
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Video footage of singer Anette Olzon's pre-NIGHTWISH band, the Swedish AOR act ALYSON AVENUE, performing the song All This Time" on May 29, 2005 at KB in Malmö, Sweden can be viewed below. The clip in question features Olzon (then known by her married name Anette Blyckert; she has since divorced) alongside Niclas Olsson (keyboards ...
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Guitarist/vocalist Peter Tägtgren of Swedish metallers PAIN was interviewed by the "Metal Eye" show on Z1 TV when the band performed in Zagreb, Croatia on April 2, 2009 with NIGHTWISH. Watch the chat below. PAIN filmed a video for the song "Monkey Business" on March 23 and March 24 at the Zenith in Paris, France. ...
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Keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and vocalist Anette Olzon of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH were interviewed by the "Metal Eye" show on Z1 TV when the band performed in Zagreb, Croatia on April 2, 2009. Watch the chat below. "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from NIGHTWISH, entered the German Media ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of Swedish metallers PAIN performing the song "Shut Your Mouth" on March 30, 2009 at Palabam in Mantova, Italy can be viewed below. PAIN kicked off a European tour with NIGHTWISH and INDICA on March 11 in London. The band a video for the song "Monkey Business" on March 23 and March ...
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"Dark Passion Play", the latest studio album from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, has been certified platinum in Switzerland for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. Meanwhile, the band's "End Of An Era" DVD has achieved gold status in the country by shifting more than 3,000 units. The NIGHTWISH bandmembers were presented with the awards prior ...
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"Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 15. It also opened at No. 2 in Finland and has dropped down to No. 5 in its second week of release. Released on March 13 via Nuclear ...
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Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with PAIN/HYPOCRISY mainman Peter Tägtgren. Watch the chat in five parts below. PAIN, who kicked off a European tour with NIGHTWISH and INDICA on March 11 in London, are filming a video for the song "Monkey Business" on March 23 and March 24 at the Zenith in ...
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Swedish metallers PAIN, who kicked off a European tour with NIGHTWISH and INDICA on March 11 in London, will film a video for the song "Monkey Business" on March 23 and March 24 at the Zenith in Paris, France. The band says, "Get your asses to the front row, bring your PAIN t-shirts and flags ...
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Finnish web site Karjalainen.fi has uploaded two short video clips (see below) of NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon talking about the recent media frenzy surrounding her rumored "problems" with the band and what she did during NIGHTWISH's recent three-month break from touring. Regarding the alleged issues she has with NIGHTWISH, Anette says, "At the moment, we ...
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Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted the entire documentary that is included of their new CD/DVD, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)". Watch the 37-minute clip below. Released in Germany today (March 13) via Nuclear Blast Records, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)" contains the documentary of NIGHTWISH's world ...
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Swedish metallers PAIN, who kicked off a European tour with NIGHTWISH and INDICA on March 11 in London, have relaunched their official tour diary at this location. The NIGHTWISH trek will wrap on April 4 in Debrecen, Hungary. A trailer for the tour can be viewed below. As previously reported, Peter Tägtgren of ...
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In an exclusive interview with Classic Rock's Dave Ling, NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen admitted that he had "a feeling of déjà vu" when the band's vocalist Anette Olzon, echoing her predecessor, recently announced her decision to hire a personal manager. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Classic Rock: The "Dark Passion Play" ...
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Peter Tägtgren of Swedish metallers PAIN and HYPOCRISY will be interviewed by TP of TotalRock on Tuesday, March 17 between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 3:00 p.m. U.K. time. You can listen to the program live via the Internet at www.totalrock.com. PAIN is main support for Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH on their current European ...
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Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off the 2009 leg of their world tour last night (Wednesday, March 11) at the Brixton Academy in London, England. The group's setlist was reportedly as follows: 01. 7 Days To The Wolves 02. Dead To The World 03. The Siren 04. Amaranth 05. Romanticide 06. Dead Boy's Poem / ...
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Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have posted an extended five-minute preview clip (see below) of their new CD/DVD, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)". Due on March 13 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)" will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 ...
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Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have chosen the smooth spring water Veen as the band's official drink. To celebrate this excellent choice, Veen has launched a competition on its web site giving fans a chance to win tickets to a NIGHTWISH gig of their choice. A five-minute video of the band rehearsing for the ...
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Swedish metallers PAIN, who feature in their ranks producer, songwriter and performer Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY), will be main support for NIGHTWISH on their upcoming European tour. The trek is scheduled to kick off on March 11 in London, England and wrap on April 4 in Debrecen, Hungary. A trailer for the tour can be viewed ...
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Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have scheduled following signing sessions during their European tour: Friday, March 20 SATURN Karlsruhe Germany Durlacher Allee 111 76137 Karlsruhe Start: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 SATURN Erfurt Germany Anger 1 - 3 99084 Erfurt Start: 2:30 p.m. On March 13, Nuclear Blast Records will release "Made In Hong Kong (And ...
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Ruth Harrison of FemaleFirst recently conducted an interview with keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen of the Finnish/Swedish symhonic metal band NIGHTWISH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. FemaleFirst: Hey Tuomas, how are things in the world of NIGHTWISH at the moment? Tuomas: Well, actually, we are on a three-month break at the ...
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Swedish metallers PAIN, who feature in their ranks producer, songwriter and performer Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY), have been confirmed as main support for NIGHTWISH on their upcoming European tour. The trek is scheduled to kick of on March 11 in London, England and wrap up on April 4 in Debrecen, Hungary. PAIN's latest album, "Cynic Paradise", ...
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MetalSymphony.com has uploaded photos of PAIN's February 21, 2009 concert at Sala Salamandra in Barcelona, Spain. Also available are pictures of support act BROTHER FIRETRIBE. Check them out at this location. PAIN's setlist was as follows: 01. I'm Going In 02. Follow Me 03. Zombie Slam 04. Suicide Machine 05. Stay Away 06. ...
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On March 13, Nuclear Blast Records will release "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 minutes) of NIGHTWISH's world tour in support of the band's latest album, "Dark Passion Play", as ...
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On March 13, Nuclear Blast Records will release "Made In Hong Kong (And In Various Other Places)", the new CD/DVD from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH. The set will contain a DVD documentary (with a running time of approximately 45 minutes) of NIGHTWISH's world tour in support of the band's latest album, "Dark Passion Play", as ...
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