This Just In: Insomnium announces tour replacement for Niilo Sevanen
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but this came through the email a little while ago and I wanted to toss it up online for any of you that are planning on hitting this sure to be thunderous event. Please scroll down for the Official Press Statement from Finnish Metal Doomsters, Insomnium. Set to kick off their headlining North American tour this week, Finnish melodic death metallers INSOMNIUM…
Drummer Gas Lipstick Has Left HIM!!
According to my memory, I’ve been listening to the band HIM since sometime in early 2003 and have been fortunate enough to catch them in concert at least once per tour to our region since 2004. That being said I was greatly saddened to learn that drummer Gas Lipstick had decided to move on from the band after sitting in the drum chair for sixteen years. I’ve copied his official statement below…
The Details:For many years Sonata Arctica has been one of my own personal favorites from the Finnish Metal scene and I have enjoyed release after release from this always energetic band and am glad thatthey are returning to the USA once more to deliver us Metal magic from their latest album “Pariah’s Child”. This Nuclear Blast Records opus belongs in your collection so be sure to pick up a copy…
Gasp! Jukka Nevalainen Leaves Nightwish!!!
I just learned about this news and wanted to share it with all of our Nightwish fans out there. It seems that the bands long time drummer Jukka Nevalainen has stepped down from his duties in the band. So you get the full on scoop behind this, I’ve taken Jukka’s statement directly from the bands Official Homepage for you to read. The photos that accompany this post were taken during the bands…
#Turisas’ “Battle Metal” Rousing Combat For A Decade (2004-2014)
Artist: Turisas
Title: “Battle Metal” Rousing Combat For A Decade (2004-2014)
Label: Century Media Records
Release Date: 7/26/2004
Genre: Battle Metal“Onnea!!!” I’m just taking a moment to raise a glass and the horns for the debut album “Battle Metal” by Finland’s Turisas which was released on this day ten years ago. Of course perhaps it would be better to raise ones sword and shield when you…
