TARJA TURUNEN: "Rehearsals Have Begun"

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has issued the following update:

"Rainy and chilly day in Warsaw, Poland. After being under the sun and enjoying lovely springtime in Buenos Aires, the weather in Europe came as a shock to me. It’s really damn cold already!

Today was the first day of the rehearsals with the band. We went through almost all the new songs already, but few are still missing. I am sure tomorrow we 'kill' them all. The band sounds tight and it’s great fun to see the guys enjoying my music again.

We have a new bass player with us: Mr. Kevin Chown.

Always when there is a change in the line up, the overall sound changes and the atmosphere among us as well. I am sure you’ll like what you’ll hear. I see many smiling faces around, so I am happy. My guys and me are going to hit the road together again!"

As previously reported, Tarja announced the names of the bands that will support her on her upcoming European tour: the French band MARKIZE will support Tarja for the whole tour; Poland's AT THE LAKE will play in Krakow, Poland on October 2nd; France's WHYZDOM will play in Paris, France on October 10th; and the UK based band SOLSIKK will play in London, England on October 13th.

European Tour dates are as follows:

October
1 - Stodola - Warsaw, Poland
2 - Krakow, Poland
4 - CKM NAU - Kiev, Ukraine
7 - Sareza Arena - Ostrava, Czech Republic
8 - KD Vltavska - Prague, Czech Republic
10 - Le Bataclan - Paris, France
11 - 013 Club - Tilburg, Netherlands
13 O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire - London, UK

November
4 - Porsche Arena - Stuttgart, Germany
5 - Bigbox - Kempten, Germany
6 - Zenith - Munich, Germany
8 - Max Schmeling Hall - Berlin, Germany
9 - Arena - Leipzig, Germany
11 - Jahrhunderthalle - Frankfurt, Germany
12 - Westfalanhalle - Dortmund, Germany
13 - VW Halle - Braunschweig, Germany
15 - JAKO Arena - Bamberg, Germany
16 - Schützenhaus Albisgüetli - Zurich, Switzerland
19 - Zenith Hall - Saint Etienne, France

December
7 - Verkatehdas - Hämeenlinna, Finland
9 - Tampere-talo - Tampere, Finland
15 - Rockhal Club – Luxemburg