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Seven years after \u201cIn the Raw,\u201d Tarja is back: \u201cFrisson Noir\u201d sounds harder, more orchestral, and more progressive than anything the former Nightwish icon has dared to do as a solo artist so far. Across ten tracks\u2014enriched by top-tier guests such as Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth<\/strong>), Apocalyptica<\/strong>, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers<\/strong>), and Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish<\/strong>)\u2014an epic journey unfolds, oscillating between nostalgia and transformation. <\/p>\n\n

Tarja \u2013 Tour Dates:<\/strong>September 30, 2026 DE-Berlin, Huxleys Neue WeltOctober 1, 2026 DE-Hamburg, MarkthalleOctober 2, 2026 DE-Rostock, M.A.U. ClubOctober 4, 2026 DE-Dresden, Parkhotel BallsaalOctober 5, 2026 DE-Jena, F-HausOctober 6, 2026 DE-Munich, Backstage WerkOctober 8, 2026 AT-Innsbruck, Music HallOctober 9, 2026 CH-Pratteln, Z7October 11, 2026 DE-Lindau, Club VaudevilleOctober 12, 2026 DE-Cologne, EssigfabrikOctober 13, 2026 DE-Frankfurt, BatschkappOctober 15, 2026 DE-Osnabr\u00fcck, Hyde ParkOctober 16, 2026 DE-Gersthofen, StadthalleOctober 17, 2026 AT-Vienna, Szene <\/p>\n\n

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