tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84387614970558752512024-03-14T06:01:05.553+00:00Hapfairy's WorldSymphonic metal news with a sprinkle of fairy dustHapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.comBlogger639125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-33868073585545826342020-01-09T13:43:00.000+00:002020-01-09T13:43:44.955+00:00Taking my leave...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello lovely blog readers. You might have noticed that the blog has been winding down a bit, and I don't post much any more. Honestly, I never have the time! I have my 1-year-old daughter as well as my writing career, which is thankfully going really well. My Scarlet and Ivy series of children's books has been a big success, and I'm now working on a new series for the same age range. </div>
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So I have decided that I am going to more or less quit the blog. I may still post occasionally - perhaps I will post my reactions to big news/albums for example. But I've found myself lacking the time to listen to new records, let alone write about them! I also feel like music blogs are a bit of a dying breed now that everyone can access the latest news on social media. It's been real fun posting on here for the last decade, and I've had some awesome experiences and opportunities. Especially with working with Muses of Metal and the lovely Tayla as well - my highlights were getting a press pass for MFVF, and when we were able to interview Morten from Sirenia at Dames of Darkness. And I was always so shocked and pleasantly surprised to meet people at shows who recognised me from my blog! </div>
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I am still the mod for<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/symphonicmetal/"> r/symphonicmetal</a> on Reddit, so please do head over there to see all the latest symphonic metal news and the upcoming albums list. Muses of Metal have a cool new Facebook group also, which you can find <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/symphonicmetal/">here</a>. You can find me on Twitter and Instagram @Hapfairy. If you're interested in my books, all the info and news about those can be found on <a href="http://www.sophiecleverly.com/">www.sophiecleverly.com</a>. </div>
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Thank you so much for all the support over the years and I wish you all well. With lots of love - Sophie. </div>
Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-341948152656159842019-10-29T14:29:00.004+00:002019-10-29T14:29:48.352+00:00Within Temptation and Evanescence Tour Adds New Shows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Following the huge success of the upcoming <b>Evanescence</b> and <b>Within Temptation</b> tour <i>Worlds Collide </i>with several shows already sold out, more dates have been added. The new concerts announced include 3 more in the UK.</div>
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April 24th - Belgium - Brussels Palais 12</div>
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April 26th - Luxembourg - Rockhall Mainhall</div>
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<b>April 28th - Scotland - Glasgow SSE Hydro</b></div>
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<b>April 30th - UK - Leeds First Direct Arena</b></div>
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The Belgium and Luxembourg tickets go on sale Thursday October 31, 10:00 a.m. CET. UK tickets go on sale Friday November 1, 10:00 a.m. GMT.</div>
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Fan presale starts today with passwords sent out in the bands' newsletters. <a href="https://www.worldscollidetour.net/">https://www.worldscollidetour.net/</a></div>
Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-19374083495845910922019-10-28T14:56:00.002+00:002019-10-28T14:56:30.069+00:00Nightwish Announce Tour Dates For UK and Europe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Nightwish</b> have announced a string of dates across Europe - including 2 in the UK - for 2020. Their long awaited next album is due to be released earlier in the year and set to be showcased on this tour. Finnish industrial band <b>Turmion Kätilöt</b> will be joining them.</div>
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16.11.20 NO Oslo - Spektrum</div>
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20.11.20 DE Leipzig - Arena</div>
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21.11.20 DE Dusseldorf - ISS Dome</div>
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23.11.20 NL Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome</div>
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24.11.20 NL Amsterdam - Ziggo Dome (sold out)</div>
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25.11.20 FR Paris - ArcorHotels Arena</div>
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26.11.20 BE Antwerp - Lotto Arena</div>
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28.11.20 DE Stuttgart - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle</div>
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29.11.20 LU Luxembourg - Rockhal</div>
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03.12.20 IT Milan - Lorenzini District</div>
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04.12.20 DE Munich - Olympiahalle</div>
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09.12.20 DE Bamberg - Brose Arena</div>
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10.12.20 DE Frankfurt - Festhalle</div>
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12.12.20 AT Vienna - Stadthalle</div>
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14.12.20 DE Berlin - Max-Schmeling-Halle</div>
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The UK shows see the band returning to Wembley Arena and also visiting Wales for the first time. For ticket details see below:</div>
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-47162893978609976532019-10-12T15:47:00.000+01:002019-10-12T15:47:15.859+01:00Nightwish Announce "Decades - Live In Buenos Aires" Blu-Ray/CD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Nightwish</b> have announced that their "Best Of" <i>Decades</i> tour will be coming to blu-ray, with a show recorded live in Buenos Aires. Fans will get to hear Floor Jansen's take on a number of classic and newer songs from the band's back catalogue. There will be multiple formats available, including blu-ray and CD, an Earbook that combines both, digital and vinyl.</div>
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<i>01. Swanheart</i></div>
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<i>14. Amaranth</i></div>
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-22684078091483316092019-09-29T12:34:00.001+01:002019-09-29T12:34:36.873+01:00Video: Delain - Burning Bridges<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Delain</b> have released new single <i>Burning Bridges</i>, taken from their upcoming sixth album. The song continues the band's heavier and more symphonic style - including harsh vocals and the new addition of a real choir. The video was filmed in Snowdonia in North Wales. Check it out in the player below.</div>
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-72835744351467455712019-09-23T11:05:00.004+01:002019-09-23T11:05:47.987+01:00Leaves' Eyes and Sirenia To Headline Female Metal Voices Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Leaves' Eyes</b> and <b>Sirenia</b> have announced that they will be headlining the Female Metal Voices Tour 2019 for a string of shows across the UK and Europe this winter. Joining them will be <b>Forever Still</b> and <b>Lost In Grey</b>, with <b>Kassogtha</b> and <b>Asphodelia</b> joining on selected dates.</div>
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24.11 - Sneek (NL) “Het Bolwerk” (excluding Sirenia)</div>
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01.12 - Zaandam (NL) “De Flux” (excluding Sirenia)</div>
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03.12 - Leipzig (GER) “Naumanns”</div>
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04.12 - Erfurt (GER) “From Hell”</div>
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05.12 - Brno (CZE) “Melodka”</div>
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06.12 - Zurich (SUI) “Hall Of Fame”</div>
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08.12 - Budapest (HUN) “Durer Kert”</div>
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10.12 - Bucharest (ROM) “Quantic Club”</div>
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11.12 - Cluj Napoca (ROM) “Form Space”</div>
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12.12 - Kosice (SVK) “Collosseum”</div>
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14.12 - Venice (ITA) “Revolver Club”</div>
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15.12 - Retorbido (ITA) “Dagda Live Club”</div>
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-19982368849444969242019-09-18T13:34:00.000+01:002019-09-18T13:34:10.898+01:00Tarja Announces UK Tour Dates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Tarja </b>will be returning to the UK for three shows in support of her new album <i>In The Raw</i> in 2020.</div>
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March 19th - Manchester - Academy 2</div>
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Friday 20th - Glasgow - Garage</div>
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April 05 - France, Paris Accor Hotel Arena</div>
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<b>Lacuna Coil</b> have released new single <i>Reckless</i> from their upcoming album <i>Black Anima</i>, complete with a gory horror movie-inspired video. </div>
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-90504842572516624202019-08-12T14:52:00.000+01:002019-08-12T14:52:07.245+01:00News Round-Up: Epica, WT, Dimmu Borgir, Tarja and more<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's that time of year when a lot happens at once! Here is some of this week's news:</div>
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- <b>Epica</b> have announced some North American dates for the Design Your Universe 10th anniversary tour, following the recent announcement of the special gold edition re-release. The shows will take place in Montreal, LA and New York. You can find info and tickets <a href="http://www.epica.nl/tour">here</a>. The band also released a new lyric video for the epic song Kingdom of Heaven, which you can view below.</div>
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- <b>Within Temptation</b> pulled out of Byblos festival in Lebanon in solidarity with local band Mashrou' Leila, who were removed from the bill following threats of violence from religious groups. They also expressed concerns for bands' safety and security at the festival. You can read more <a href="https://loudwire.com/within-temptation-cancel-byblos-lebanon-festival/">here</a>.<br />
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- <b>Dimmu Borgir</b> have announced a European tour with support from <b>Amorphis</b> and <b>Wolves in the Throne Room</b>. The tour includes a show in London on January 22nd. Info and tickets can be found <a href="https://www.dimmu-borgir.com/">here</a>.<br />
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- <b>Tarja</b> released a new music video this week for the Blade Runner inspired song <i>Tears In Rain</i>. The video sees her taking up roller derby - check it out in the player below.<br />
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-<b> Visions of Atlantis </b>also have a new video out: this time for the song <i>A Journey To Remember</i> from upcoming album <i>Wanderers</i>.<br />
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- Fantasy-themed power metallers <b>Seven Kingdoms</b> have opened a Kickstarter for their upcoming EP <i>Empty Eyes </i>after making the decision to distribute their own music. With a month to go the target is very nearly reached and stretch goals will fund further music videos. Check it out <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sevenkingdoms/seven-kingdoms-empty-eyes-limited-release">here</a>.<br />
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-84012459658743036912019-07-26T16:14:00.000+01:002019-07-26T16:14:24.617+01:00 News Round-Up: Epica, Nightwish, Tarja, The Dark Element, Lacuna Coil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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- <b>Epica</b> have announced a special gold edition of <i>Design Your Universe</i>. The new 2 disc edition is remixed and remastered with new gold cover art, and includes a CD of acoustic versions. It is due for release on 4th October.</div>
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- <b>Nightwish</b> have begun working on their 9th studio album at their usual summer camp, set to be released during spring 2020. This follows news that <a href="http://hapfairy.blogspot.com/2019/07/kai-officially-replaces-jukka-in.html">Kai Hahto will replace Jukka Nevalainen permanently</a> as drummer of the band.</div>
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- <b>Tarja</b> is set to support <b>Evanescence</b> as a special guest at their <a href="https://i.imgur.com/P1DFCxT.jpg">show in Trnava, Slovakia</a>.</div>
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- <b>Lacuna Coil</b> have revealed the album cover for their new album <i>Black Anima </i>(see below). The first video has been released for the single <i>Layers of Time</i>: check it out in the player.<i> </i>The band have also announced a special show at the <a href="https://www.loudersound.com/news/experience-the-terror-of-the-london-dungeon-with-lacuna-coil">London Dungeons</a>.</div>
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-47236933629010318212019-07-15T12:59:00.000+01:002019-07-15T12:59:12.615+01:00Kai Officially Replaces Jukka In Nightwish, New Album Due 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Nightwish</b>'s drummer Jukka Nevalainen has released a statement today announcing his departure from the band. Although he is in recovery from his insomnia, he has stated that he has decided not to push his luck and will continue to work with the band behind the scenes while his replacement Kai Hahto takes up the mantle of full time drummer. Check out his statement below:</div>
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<i>Having said this, I have decided not to push my luck by returning to the band. My dear pal Kai Hahto will take my place as a full-time member of the band. I will continue to take care of the band`s businesses in the background, and I`m very much looking forward to what other adventures life has to offer!</i></div>
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Alongside the statement, the band also officially announced that they are working on their new album - due to be released in Spring 2020.</div>
Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-14486483368566041562019-07-09T14:23:00.003+01:002019-07-09T14:23:32.539+01:00Lacuna Coil Reveal New Album Details<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Lacuna Coil</b>'s new album will be called <i>Black Anima</i>. Vocalist Cristina Scabbia gave the following statement about the record:</div>
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<i>“Black Anima is all of us. It’s you and it’s me, it’s everything we hide and fiercely expose to a world that’s halfway asleep. It is the fogged mirror we are peering into searching for the truth. It’s sacrifice and pain, it’s justice and fear, it’s fury and revenge, it’s past and future. Human beings in the magnificence of a disturbing ambiguity. The black core that balances it all – as without darkness light would never exist. We proudly present to you our new work and can’t wait to welcome you in our embrace. We are the Anima.”</i></div>
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Further details are yet to be revealed, but the album will release on 11th October 2019 via Century Media. You can catch the band touring the UK and Europe with <b>Eluveitie</b> this winter -<a href="https://hapfairy.blogspot.com/2019/01/lacuna-coil-and-eluveitie-announce.html"> details here</a>.</div>
<br />Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-26381908860907322692019-06-17T13:44:00.001+01:002019-06-17T13:44:38.319+01:00Delain Announce UK Tour Dates and Departure of Merel Bechtold<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mixed news this week for <b>Delain</b> fans as following the band's appearance at Download Festival they have announced four new UK dates in 2020, but also the departure of guitarist Merel Bechtold.</div>
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Merel will be departing the band after Graspop Festival, apparently on good terms as she has decided to focus on different musical ambitions. Merel is also a member of <b>MaYaN</b>. You can read the full statements <a href="https://www.facebook.com/delainmusic/posts/10158701573359535?__xts__[0]=68.ARD1lI-GaGkyYPWy0IPV1vnhboEb8karug8tGy9BIBhxwSXPjk5aJyWTypNqThtOBpIFfVUBCmxhG4TArCA28XxAHTH9ubMKp4Enl7s-wq0g-uQAEgV0p1zFpQiNWDdKMImPbGbp-FVbffWTBZ-fbkz4Mb61dp_ZceQPr49ouDjuLnXLBxvIpZLLcFSiqLifXuS6-1PsTtllMkQQbVVeyCw7tiQ0RK8qCHpwQ_IiJKlgOXEY0OrHzLFoaUdbkxw18xJWFd1eJ-9LRGSDF4fAig3cl6LqutCkGMdW6VkNjjpmHyBQAaZZoA2jQELdYqo7Y7wBrJW5V9RZZw&__tn__=-R">here</a>.</div>
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<b>Tarja</b> has revealed the details of her new album <i>In The Raw </i>following the release of the single <i><a href="http://hapfairy.blogspot.com/2019/05/video-tarja-dead-promises.html">Dead Promises</a></i> earlier this week. The news has been exciting fans as the album will include duets with Björn “Speed” Strid from <b>Soilwork</b>, Cristina Scabbia from <b>Lacuna Coil</b> and Tommy Karevik from <b>Kamelot/Seventh Wonder</b>.</div>
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<b>Tarja</b> has released a new lyric video for the first song from her upcoming album <i>In The Raw</i>. The song, Dead Promises, shows a slightly heavier side, and has also been recorded as a duet version with Björn “Speed” Strid of Soilwork. More details about the album will be revealed on Friday when the song goes on sale.</div>
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<b>Within Temptation</b> have released another video from their latest album <i>Resist</i>. This time it's a lyric video for the song <i>Mad World</i>. Check it out in the player below.</div>
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Apologies for the lack of updates from me - I've been very busy with my new baby and writing my next book!</div>
Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-36357017690737310722019-02-05T17:41:00.000+00:002019-02-05T17:41:02.131+00:00Video: Within Temptation - Supernova<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Within Temptation</b> are taking another trip to space with their video for new single <i>Supernova, </i>taken from the new album <i>Resist</i> which is out now. Check it out in the player below.</div>
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-1450117260611390032019-01-23T15:26:00.001+00:002019-01-23T15:26:21.471+00:00Lacuna Coil and Eluveitie Announce Joint UK/EU Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Lacuna Coil</b> have announced a new headline tour for the autumn alongside <b>Eluveitie</b>, with support from <b>Infected Rain</b>. They will be headlining the first leg of the tour for dates across Italy, the UK and Ireland, while swapping the top billing for the rest of Europe.</div>
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Nov 02: Bari Demode, Italy (LC headlining)</div>
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Nov 03: Rome Orion, Italy (LC headlining)</div>
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Nov 05: Bologna Estragon, Italy (LC headlining)</div>
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Nov 06: Milan Live Club, Italy (LC headlining)</div>
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Nov 08: Stuttgart LKA Longhorn, Germany</div>
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Nov 09: Oberhausen Turbinenhalle, Germany</div>
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Nov 10: Antwerp Trix, Belgium</div>
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<b>Nov 12: Manchester O2 Ritz, UK </b>(LC headlining)</div>
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<b>Nov 13: Glasgow Garage, UK </b>(LC headlining)</div>
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<b>Nov 14: Dublin Academy, Ireland </b>(LC headlining)</div>
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<b>Nov 15: Bristol SWX, UK </b>(LC headlining)</div>
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<b>Nov 16: London O2 Forum Kentish Town, UK </b>(LC headlining)</div>
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<b>Nov 17: Nottingham Rock City, UK </b>(LC headlining)</div>
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Nov 19: Frankfurt Batschkapp, Germany</div>
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Nov 20: Hannover Capitol, Germany</div>
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Nov 21: Berlin Huxley’s Neue Welt, Germany</div>
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Nov 22: Leipzig Felsenkeller, Germany</div>
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Nov 23: Munich TonHalle, Germany</div>
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Nov 24: Dornbirn Conrad Sohm, Austria</div>
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Nov 26: Cenon Le Rocher de Palmer, France</div>
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Nov 27: Barcelona Razzmatazz, Spain</div>
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Nov 28: Madrid Sala, Spain</div>
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Nov 29: Ramonville-Saint-Agne Le Bikini, France</div>
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Nov 30: Rennes L’Etage, France</div>
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Dec 01: Paris Elysee Montmartre, France</div>
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Dec 03: Saarbrucken Garage, Germany</div>
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Dec 04: Nord Hirsch, Germany</div>
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Dec 05: Ljubljana Kino Siska, Slovenia</div>
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Dec 08: Wien Arena, Austria</div>
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Dec 12: Riga Melna Piektdiena, Latvia</div>
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Dec 15: Tallinn Rock Cafe, Estonia</div>
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Dec 17: Sodermalm Fryhuset Klubben, Sweden</div>
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Dec 18: Grunerlokka Vulkan Arena, Norway</div>
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Dec 19: Heden Tradgar’n, Sweden</div>
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Dec 21: Hamburg Docks, Germany</div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px;">The Dark Element</span> - Unknown Title - 2019? - recording demos</div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: 600; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Delain</span> - <em style="font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px;">Hunter's Moon</em> EP - 22 February 2019 - Delayed from October 2018 as more content is being added</div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px;">Kull</span> - Unknown Title - April 2019</div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px;">Lyriel</span> - Unknown Title - 2019? - Currently recording</div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px;">Marco Hietala</span> (+) - Unknown Title - Spring 2019? - new solo project</div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px;">Nemesea</span> (+) - Unknown Title - 2019? - currently in pre-production</div>
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<span style="font-style: inherit; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px;">Valkea Valo</span> (+) - Unknown Title - 2019? - New project of Manuela Kraller</div>
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Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-30413751411023763322018-11-17T18:09:00.002+00:002018-11-17T18:09:49.163+00:00Video: Within Temptation - Raise Your Banner Lyric Video (plus blog update)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Within Temptation</b> have released a lyric video for their new single <i>Raise Your Banner</i>, featuring Anders Friden from <b>In Flames</b>. The song is taken from the upcoming album <i>Resist</i>. Check it out in the player below.</div>
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And a quick blog update... I may be taking a bit of a break as I recently had a baby! Our daughter arrived around a week ago. Updates may be a bit irregular for the foreseeable future. </div>
Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-34365855502786010852018-11-06T14:54:00.000+00:002018-11-06T14:54:22.407+00:00Kamelot Adds More European Tour Dates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Kamelot</b>'s Shadow Empire Tour in support of latest album <i>The Shadow Theory</i> will continue in 2019 with further European shows, including 3 in the UK. The dates are as follows:</div>
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08 MARCH Nijmegen, NL - Doornroosje</div>
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09 MARCH Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg</div>
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10 MARCH Antwerp, BE - Trix</div>
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12 MARCH Mulhouse, FR - Noumatrouff</div>
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13 MARCH Monthey, CH - Pont Rouge*</div>
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15 MARCH Bochum, DE - Matrix*</div>
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16 MARCH Zürich, CH - Komplex*</div>
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18 MARCH Nuremberg, DE - Hirsch*</div>
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19 MARCH Bremen, DE - Tivoli*</div>
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<b>21 MARCH Manchester, UK - Club Academy*</b></div>
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<b>23 MARCH Prestatyn, UK - Hammerfest</b></div>
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Dates with a star are not yet on sale but will be soon. Tickets can be found via <a href="http://kamelot.com/">Kamelot.com</a>.</div>
Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-13694581147993278442018-10-29T15:09:00.001+00:002018-10-29T15:09:40.934+00:00Re-Release For Nightwish's End Of An Era<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nightwish's classic 2005 live show <i>End of an Era</i> is getting a re-release in a special edition. The show concluded the <i>Once</i> tour with original lead singer Tarja Turunen famously being fired by open letter shortly afterwards. There are multiple formats of the new version including:</div>
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36 page Earbook - 3 black LPs, 2CD and Blu-Ray</div>
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36 page Earbook - 3 stone effect LPs, 2CD and Blu-Ray (Limited)</div>
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Vinyl - 3LPs in blue/lilac/purple</div>
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Vinyl - 3LPS in purple sparkle (Limited)</div>
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<i>01. Dark Chest Of Wonders </i></div>
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<i>03. Ever Dream </i></div>
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<i>06. The Siren </i></div>
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<i>09. Bless The Child </i></div>
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<i>12. Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan </i></div>
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<i>13. Nemo </i></div>
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<i>14. Ghost Love Score </i></div>
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<i>15. Stone People </i></div>
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<i>16. Creek Mary’s Blood </i></div>
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<i>17. Over The Hills And Far Away </i></div>
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<i>19. Documentary “A Day Before Tomorrow”</i></div>
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The editions are now available to pre-order from the <a href="https://www.backstagerockshop.com/collections/nightwish?ls=en&cache=false">Nightwish shop</a>, <a href="https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/shop/artikel/gruppen/51000.1.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=end+of+an+era+nightwish">Nuclear Blast</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2OblU0k">Amazon</a> and more. At time of writing you can also get a free CD of the movie soundtrack <i>Imaginaerum - The Score</i> with any purchase from the Nightwish shop.</div>
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<i>End of An Era</i> will be re-released on December 7th.</div>
Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-9913806641769282482018-10-26T11:02:00.001+01:002018-10-26T11:05:48.888+01:00 Video: Epica vs Metropole Orkest - "Beyond The Matrix - The Battle"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Epica</b> have released an official lyric video for their collaboration with the <b>Metropole Orkest</b>. The song <i>Beyond The Matrix</i> has been completely re-recorded with the orchestra and a choir as a new 9 minute long battle version. It also features a new guitar solo from<b> Ayreon</b>'s Arjen Anthony Lucassen.</div>
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The song can be bought now as a digital download or coloured vinyl: <a href="https://media.nuclearblast.de/shoplanding/2018/Epica/BeyondTheMatrix/btm.html">click here</a> to see the shop options. Check out the lyric video in the player below.</div>
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<br />Hapfairyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195966629392170844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438761497055875251.post-26151241326890715902018-10-22T12:24:00.000+01:002018-10-22T12:24:26.240+01:00Where To Buy Within Temptation's Resist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In this guide I will list all the editions of <b>Within Temptation</b>'s upcoming album <i>Resist</i> that I can find. I will add more editions/stores if they become available.</div>
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As the blog is UK based, I will be focusing on mainly UK and European sites, though most will ship elsewhere in the world. US fans can also an eye on the <a href="https://shop.nuclearblast.com/en/shop/item/groups/51000.1.no-label.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=within%20temptation&custom_deliverable=f">Nuclear Blast US store</a>. Shipping rates may vary - check before buying!</div>
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December 14th 2018</div>
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Case: Digipak/Jewel case (check on site)</div>
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Limited: No</div>
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<a href="https://withintemptation.probitymerch.com/products/resist-cd">Within Temptation Store</a> - £15.99</div>
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<a href="https://www.emp.co.uk/p/resist/389411.html#start=14">EMP</a> - £16.99</div>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2OE8GhV">Amazon UK</a> - £9.99</div>
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<a href="https://www.nuclearblast.de/de/produkte/tontraeger/cd/cd/within-temptation-resist.html">Nuclear Blast EU</a> - €15.99 (sale price - RRP €17.99)</div>
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<a href="https://shop.napalmrecords.com/within-temptation-resist-cd.html">Napalm Records</a> - €17.99</div>
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Tracks: 10 + 10 instrumental</div>
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Case: Box set with digipak inside</div>
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Extras: Album on cassette, 2 guitar picks, 6 poker cards, doll/puppet</div>
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<a href="https://withintemptation.probitymerch.com/products/resist-limited-box-set">Within Temptation Store</a> - £56.99</div>
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<a href="https://www.emp.co.uk/p/resist/389412.html#q=within%2Btemptation&lang=en_GB&start=13">EMP</a> - £59.99</div>
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<a href="https://www.nuclearblast.de/de/produkte/tontraeger/cd/cd-boxset/within-temptation-resist-fanbox.html">Nuclear Blast EU</a> - €59.99</div>
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<a href="https://withintemptation.probitymerch.com/products/resist-double-lp">Within Temptation Store</a> - £27.99</div>
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<a href="https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/products/tontraeger/vinyl/2lp/within-temptation-resist.html">Nuclear Blast EU</a> - €29.99</div>
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Version: Exclusive t-shirt and CD/Vinyl/Box Set bundle (mix and match)<br />Tracks: 10 (+10 instrumental with box set option)</div>
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