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Also pay attention to the lyrics of "Bye Bye Bye", a song that likely is about her NW departure. Hard not to draw a parallel with "Bye Bye Beautiful". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atQJPBTQCpo https://genius.com/Anette-olzon-bye-bye-bye-lyrics [Verse 1] Could I ever know what would come? The day I got the call from you? Could anyone had told me before The end would be so cruel I got screwed [Verse 2] Early days no reason to doubt Steady on the path we had found We made it work despite the rough times Despite no common ground [Chorus] I'm running faster trying to escape the story, story of my life (Made up lie) They gave me glory, then they stopped the journey lеft without goodbyes Bye Bye Byе! [Verse 3] End came as the years passed by Never shared the reason why Some wanted pleasure some only fame For me my reason wasn't the same [Verse 4] Final break stroke down from the sky Amidst white lonely halls far behind Betrayed alone no family or friend Sent home and then the end [Chorus] I'm running faster trying to escape the story, story of my life (Made up lie) They gave me glory, then they stopped the journey left without goodbyes Bye Bye Bye! [Bridge] Years of harassment Nothing seen, nothing said Public reveal Halfhearted appal Mass psychosis Full speed ahead Well long live the king The king is dead! (king is dead) [Pre-Chorus] Betrayed alone no family or friend Sent home and then the end [Chorus] I'm running faster trying to escape the story, story of my life (Made up lie) They gave me glory, then they stopped the journey left without goodbyes Bye Bye Bye! I'm running faster trying to escape the story, story of my life (Made up lie) They gave me glory, then they stopped the journey left without goodbyes Bye Bye Bye!

Wow thanks for following up on this, I've been so busy the last few weeks I couldn't make time for undertaking this task. 👍

👍 True! Still hoping for other members to take the plunge. Lots of fun obscure trivia to discover here!

Oh, not as bad as I thought. 😁 I don't know where the story in #10 was published, some interview or Kai's Facebook?

This one was hard, I expect a major fail! 😁

I think the whole album is out now, anyway here's the title song, Strong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5BqMSNd0Ss

It would seem that Floor will sing as an invited guest to Henk Poort's own shows November 10-11 in Amsterdam. https://carre.nl/voorstelling/henkpoort

Awesome! I will be trying to answer your questions tomorrow morning, I'm completely spent tonight. But thanks for keeping this going!

Here's a review of "Strong", the new album. Honestly, there's probably some bias involved as while the first singles are ok IMO I don't think they deserve such a glowing review. But to each their own, right? https://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/strong/

Another collaboration for Marko, he will sing on the upcoming Waltari 30th anniversary album. https://bravewords.com/news/waltari-enlist-marco-hietala-lordi-beast-in-black-the-69-eyes-members-to-guest-on-30th-anniversary-album “Below Zero 2021” (feat. Marco Hietala)

Anette speaks about her upcoming album and some of the inspiration for the songs. https://tuonelamagazine.com/interview-with-anette-olzon-it-was-a-time-of-sadness-and-that-is-always-good-when-youre-going-to-write-a-metal-album

And while we're at it, from Troy's FB: Therefore: Those We Don't Speak Of (04:08) The Valley (04:43) The Duty Of Dust (06:02) *Troy Pearl Diving (06:16) *Troy Kiss The Mountain (03:41) Light And Flood (06:57) *Troy It Takes Me Places (04:05) The Long Walk (04:22) Scattered To The Four Winds (05:18) Fireside Bard (04:49) My review will be coming up soonish. 😊

Emppu is featured on the first release of Boforia, this Finnish metal project I know nothing about. Facebook Spotify Edit: Here's one song on YT. Not sure if there are others and whether Emppu is playing on them all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwzoiB6RW3s

Well here's at least the setlist of the AFAS final show (the one recorded)... Quite a varied selection of songs, and I'm so looking forward to the pro shot! Ever Dream Storm In A Glass Nemo Mama Sweet Curse Dangerous Game Euphoria Face Your Demons Winner Slow, Love, Slow Shallow Strong Élan Energize Me Qué Se Siente Bridle Passion Our Decades In The Sun Let It Go Wolf And Dog The Phantom Of The Opera

A fresh Troy interview with Face Culture, mostly about Auri.

And here's a review of the album that I found insightful. https://theprogmind.com/2021/09/01/auri-ii-those-we-dont-speak-of/

Many thanks for the new questions! 🤘 Is there a word missing in question #9? 😋

I haven't had the chance to hear the full album yet, but here's a third song now released on YouTube.

Looking forward to catch up on the Floor shows... I'm sure there's something available on YouTube, and eventually the glorious pro shoot will be made available somehow! Enjoy Floor singing, we may not hear her for a good while at this rate (of infection). 😐

Here's a first release from the upcoming album, In Evil, Sickness and in Grief. It's fast and loud but has nice melodic moments too. Kai is definitely flexing those muscles here.

I'm sure I use to know the answers to #4 and #6, trying to remember but it ain't working! 🤔

Another interview with Tuomas and Johanna, covering mostly the same ground as previous ones. https://tuonelamagazine.com/interview-with-auri-both-albums-come-from-the-same-place-and-the-same-emotions