Tag Archives: Jani Liimatainen

Metal Mixer: from Escuela Grind to Insomnium: band drama, ghosting, & lineup updates

Posted by on February 23, 2024

Amidst surprise reunion announcements, new album reveals, and anticipation for a bustling year of tours, there’s also been a sprinkle of drama and potential mysteries. Contrasting our previous list of member departures, this roundup includes the events that surround the group Escuela Grind and more. Here are five bands who’ve announced member departures or welcomed […]

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Metal By Numbers 5/18: Halestorm is Back From the Charts

Posted by on May 25, 2022

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Here are the numbers for the May 6th releases.   Notable Debuts: Halestorm, Back From The Dead (Atlantic) Debut #2 14,200 sold The fifth studio album from Lzzy Hale and her brother.       […]

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Thirty Nine VIdeos to check out – 4/15

Posted by on April 15, 2022

  From Månegarm to Dynazty, here are thirty nine videos to check out:   01) Månegarm – “Stridsgalten” feat. Members of Korpiklaani, Equilibrium and Raubtier:     Album: Ynglingaättens Öde Release Date: 04/15/2022 (pre-order here) Label: Napalm Records   02) Ceremony – “Vanity Spawned by Fear”     Album: First standalone single of their career. […]

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The Dark Element (ex-Nightwish, Insomnium) to release new album in November

Posted by on July 17, 2019

The Dark Element, the symphonic metal project featuring ex-Nightwish singer Anette Olzon and ex-Sonata Arctica/Insomnium guitarist Jani Liimatainen have announced their sophomore album Songs The Night Sings will be released on November 8th via Frontiers Music srl. This marks the group’s follow-up to 2017’s self titled full length debut as the record was mixed by […]

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