TARJA TURUNEN: Band Line-Up Confirmed For Upcoming European Tour

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has confirmed her complete band line-up for her upcoming European tour, which also includes a date in Israel. Joining her are the following musicians:

-- Mike Terrana - drums (MASTERPLAN, ex-RAGE)
-- Maria Ilmoniemi - keyboards
-- Oliver Holzwarth - bass (BLIND GUARDIAN, ex-SIEGES EVEN)
-- Alex Scholpp - guitars (ex-FARMER BOYS)
-- Max Lilja - cello (HEVEIN, ex-APOCALYPTICA)

As previously reported, Turunen recently updated her tour schedule. New shows (**) have been confirmed for Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Israel, Russia and the Ukraine. Her schedule is now as follows:

October
18 - Oktoberhallen - Wieze, Belgium (Metal Female Voices Fest)
19 - Rockhal Club - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg **
21 - Hala Folimanka - Prague, Czech Republic
22 - Bonver Arena (Hala Tatran) - Ostrava, Czech Republic
24 - Incheba Expo Arena - Bratislava, Slovakia
25 - Cassosport Hall - Kosice, Slovakia
27 - SKC - Belgrade, Serbia
28 - Universiada Sports Hall - Sofia, Bulgaria **
31 - Exhibition Grounds Hall - Tel Aviv, Israel **

November
3 - CKM Nau - Kiev, Ukraine **
4 - Sport Palace - Minsk, Belarus **
6 - B1 Club - Moscow, Russia **
8 - MTL Arena - Samara, Russia **