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MARKO HIETALA & TARJA TURUNEN release video for duet single ‘Left On Mars’


Experience the celestial harmonies of two iconic voices as Marko Hietala and Tarja Turunen unite in a mesmerizing duet like never before!

Embark on a journey through space and time with ‘Left On Mars‘, a captivating single and accompanying video that transcends boundaries of genre and imagination. Inspired by a tale of love and longing, this ethereal ballad combines Marko’s emotive lyrics and powerful riffs with Tarja’s hauntingly beautiful vocals, creating a symphony that resonates deep within the soul.

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NIGHTWISH re-sign with NUCLEAR BLAST


It’s safe to say that this collaboration is one of the most magical and enchanting in modern metal history – 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Finland’s symphonic metal legends and NUCLEAR BLAST. Today, the international metal label is proud to announce that NIGHTWISH said “I Do” again and renewed their contract with a worldwide multi-album deal.

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CROWNSHIFT release video for new single ‘A World Beyond Reach’ + announce debut album for May 10th


One of Finland’s hottest new exports, high-profile modern metal band CROWNSHIFT, are happy to finally announce the release date and details of their eagerly awaited self-titled debut album, which is due out on May 10th 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The pre-order has launched today.

Earlier this year CROWNSHIFT released their first single and music video, ‘If You Dare‘, that was received with great acclaim by fans and media alike. To whet your appetite even more, today marks the release of yet another infectious single accompanied by a stylish and energetic music video, ‘A World Beyond Reach‘. 

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Former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon announces third solo album “Rapture”


Anette Olzon, the former powerhouse vocalist of Nightwish and one-half of the dynamic duo behind The Dark Element alongside Jani Liimatainen, is back with her highly anticipated third solo album, “Rapture.”

The first single and accompanying music video, “Heed the Call,” from “Rapture” is out today, offering a tantalizing taste of what’s to come from this highly anticipated release.

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CROWNSHIFT release debut single and video ‘If You Dare’


One of Finland’s hottest new exports, top-class modern metal band CROWNSHIFT, are pleased to finally unleash their debut single and music video.

Having just signed with NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS, ‘If You Dare‘ is the first glimpse at CROWNSHIFT‘s upcoming debut album, which is set to be released in the first half of 2024.

Irresistible banger ‘If You Dare‘ pairs the razor-sharp riffing and vicious breakdowns of contemporary metal with the gorgeous and otherworldly harmonics of Finnish melodic death metal. It’s the perfect song for CROWNSHIFT to mark their territory as a new household name, to be mentioned alongside the beloved genre greats from their home country.

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New Band CROWNSHIFT featuring members of NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM and WINTERSUN signs to Nuclear Blast


NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS are happy to announce the signing of new Finnish top-class metal band CROWNSHIFT, who have also recently joined the roster of Till Dawn They Count Ltd management (NightwishBeast In BlackSonata Arctica). Born as the long-time idea of four friends, CROWNSHIFT are a new high standing metal act from Finland. The members, who come from the ranks of Finland’s finest exports such as NightwishChildren Of BodomWintersun and Finntroll, are thrilled to start a new journey together and spread their authentic sonic print across the globe.

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