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Nightwish
From left to right: Marco Hietala (bass & vocal), Tuomas Holopainen (keyboard), Anette Olzon (vocal), Jukka Nevalainen (drums), Emppu Vuorinen (guitar)
From left to right: Marco Hietala (bass & vocal), Tuomas Holopainen (keyboard), Anette Olzon (vocal), Jukka Nevalainen (drums), Emppu Vuorinen (guitar)
Background information
Origin Kitee, Finland
Genre(s) Symphonic metal
Power metal
Years active 1996–present
Label(s) Spinefarm Records, Nuclear Blast, Roadrunner Records, NEMS Enterprises, Century Media, Drakkar Records
Associated acts Tarot, Sethian, For My Pain..., Brother Firetribe, Alyson Avenue, Timo Rautiainen, Altaria, Barilari, Tarja Turunen, Northern Kings, Sinergy
Website www.nightwish.com
Members
Anette Olzon
Tuomas Holopainen
Marco Hietala
Erno Vuorinen
Jukka Nevalainen
Former members
Tarja Turunen (vocals 1996 - 2005)
Sami Vänskä (bass 1998 - 2001)

Nightwish is a Finnish female-fronted symphonic power metal quintet, formed in 1996 in the town of Kitee, Finland. Marco Hietala (born January 14, 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is the current bassist and the male vocalist of the Finnish symphonic Tuomas Holopainen (born December 25, 1976, youngest of three siblings in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Composer, Musician Anette Olzon (born June 21, 1971) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano who is the frontwoman of Finnish rock band Nightwish since Jukka Antero "Julius" Nevalainen (born April 21, 1978, Finland) is the Drummer in the Finnish symphonic metal Erno “Emppu” Matti Juhani Vuorinen (born June 24, 1978 in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Guitarist, mostly famous as a member Kitee is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Symphonic metal or opera metal is a term used to describe Heavy metal music that has symphonic elements that is elements that sound similar to a Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Spinefarm Records is a Finland -based Record label focusing mainly on heavy metal artists Nuclear blast may refer to Nuclear explosion Nuclear Blast, a record label Roadrunner Records (Roadrunner Music Group BV is a Record label that concentrates on heavy metal bands NEMS (North End Music Stores was the name of a management company run by Brian Epstein. Century Media Records (CMR is an independent rock Record label with offices in the United States, Brazil, Germany, Drakkar Entertainment GmbH, also called Drakkar Records or Drakkar Publishing, is a German Record label with its headquarters in Witten Tarot is a heavy metal band from Finland. They are most famous for the song “Wings of Darkness” from the 1986 album Spell of Iron. Sethian is a Finnish Progressive metal band originally formed in 1998 but whose debut album Into the Silence, was not completed For My Pain (often abbreviated “FMP” or just “FMP” is a Gothic metal supergroup from Oulu, Finland, featuring members from Brother Firetribe is an Album Oriented Rock band formed in 2002 in Finland. Alyson Avenue is a Swedish Classic rock band Its musical style was described as " AOR " Timo Aulis Rautiainen (born January 25, 1963, in Sulkava, Finland) is a Finnish Heavy metal singer guitarist and songwriter Altaria is a Power metal band from Finland. They have released four full-length albums on the record label Metal Heaven. Barilari is a project band from Argentina fronted by the Rata Blanca vocalist Adrian Barilari Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist Northern Kings are a Finnish Symphonic metal cover supergroup made up of four musicians who have already become well known in their existing bands Jarkko Ahola from Sinergy is a Finnish Power metal cover supergroup formed in an effort to present a "balls-out female-fronted metal band" to the world by American Anette Olzon (born June 21, 1971) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano who is the frontwoman of Finnish rock band Nightwish since Tuomas Holopainen (born December 25, 1976, youngest of three siblings in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Composer, Musician Marco Hietala (born January 14, 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is the current bassist and the male vocalist of the Finnish symphonic Erno “Emppu” Matti Juhani Vuorinen (born June 24, 1978 in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Guitarist, mostly famous as a member Jukka Antero "Julius" Nevalainen (born April 21, 1978, Finland) is the Drummer in the Finnish symphonic metal Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist Sami Vänskä (born September 26, 1976) is the former Bassist of Finnish symphonic - Power metal quintet Nightwish The terms Finns and Finnish people ( Finnish: suomalaiset, Swedish: finländare) are used in English to Symphonic metal or opera metal is a term used to describe Heavy metal music that has symphonic elements that is elements that sound similar to a Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Kitee is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. Nightwish is considered one of the bands responsible for the development and rise in popularity of symphonic metal at the end of the 1990s, as well as the creation of the subgenre symphonic power metal. Symphonic metal or opera metal is a term used to describe Heavy metal music that has symphonic elements that is elements that sound similar to a Symphonic metal or opera metal is a term used to describe Heavy metal music that has symphonic elements that is elements that sound similar to a [1]

Although they have been prominent in their home country since the release of their first single, “The Carpenter” (1997) and debut album Angels Fall First, they did not achieve worldwide fame until the release of the albums Oceanborn and Wishmaster, which were released in 1998 and 2000 respectively. " The Carpenter " is a song by symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, released as their debut single Angels Fall First is the debut album of Finnish quintet Nightwish. Oceanborn is the second album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in October 1998 Wishmaster is the third album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on July 18, 2000 by Spinefarm Records. Their 2004 album, Once, led to Nightwish video clips being shown on MTV in the United States and inclusion of their music in U. Once is the fifth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released June 7, 2004 by Nuclear Blast Records. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the S. movie soundtracks. Their biggest U. S. hit single, “Wish I Had an Angel” (2004), made it onto three U. " Wish I Had An Angel " was the second single for Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's fifth studio album Once S. film soundtracks as a means to promote their North American tour. [2] The band produced three more singles and two music videos for the album, as well as “Sleeping Sun”, from the 2005 “best of” compilation album, Highest Hopes, prior to vocalist Tarja Turunen’s dismissal. " Sleeping Sun " is a Power ballad by Nightwish. The song was originally written by Tuomas Holopainen and dedicated to the solar eclipse A greatest hits album (sometimes referred to as a " best of " album is a Compilation album of successful previously released Songs by a particular Highest Hopes - The Best of Nightwish is the third Compilation album by the symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish. Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist

In May, 2007, former AOR act Alyson Avenue frontwoman Anette Olzon was revealed as Turunen’s replacement,[3] and in the autumn, the band released a new album Dark Passion Play,[4] for which the band is currently touring. Alyson Avenue is a Swedish Classic rock band Its musical style was described as " AOR " Anette Olzon (born June 21, 1971) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano who is the frontwoman of Finnish rock band Nightwish since Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in

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History

Nightwish demo (1996)

Based on the musical experimentations of Holopainen, the original band concept was to create acoustic music. Acoustic music refers to music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means as opposed to Electronic means [5] The band featured only keyboards, acoustic guitars, and the classical vocals of Turunen. A steel-string acoustic guitar, is a modern form of Guitar descended from the Classical guitar, but strung with steel strings for a brighter louder sound The three musicians recorded their self-titled acoustic demo in the winter of 1996. A demo version or demo of a song (shortened from the word "demonstration" is one recorded for reference rather than for release The name “Nightwish” was derived from the first song the band recorded together, and the first demo also included early versions of “The Forever Moments” and “Etiäinen”.

After recording the Nightwish Demo, Holopainen decided that Turunen’s operatic voice was too powerful for an acoustic band, and decided to add in heavy metal elements, including electric guitars and drums. [5]

Angels Fall First (1997)

Main article: Angels Fall First

In early 1997, following the release of the Nightwish Demo, Jukka “Julius” Nevalainen joined the band, and acoustic guitar was replaced with electric guitar. Angels Fall First is the debut album of Finnish quintet Nightwish. Jukka Antero "Julius" Nevalainen (born April 21, 1978, Finland) is the Drummer in the Finnish symphonic metal An electric guitar is a type of Guitar that uses pickups to convert the vibration of its steel-cored strings into an electrical current which is made louder The addition of heavy metal elements to the band's existing experimental style gave the band a unique sound, forming the core of the Nightwish sound.

The band entered the studio in April 1997 to record seven songs for their second demo, entitled Angels Fall First. As a precursor to their debut full length album of the same name, the demo made its way to the Finnish record label Spinefarm Records in May 1997. Spinefarm Records is a Finland -based Record label focusing mainly on heavy metal artists The label signed Nightwish to a two album deal, and the band returned to the studio to re-record songs from their second demo. The full length album Angels Fall First was released internationally in November 1997 and reached number 31 on the Finnish album charts, with the single “The Carpenter” reaching number 3 on the Finnish singles chart. Angels Fall First is the debut album of Finnish quintet Nightwish. " The Carpenter " is a song by symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, released as their debut single “The Carpenter” single was released as a split with label mates Children of Bodom and Thy Serpent. Children of Bodom is a Finnish Melodic death metal band from Espoo, Finland formed in 1993 Thy Serpent is an blackened doom metal / Symphonic black metal band from Espoo, Finland.

“Angels Fall First” is one of the two albums which features keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen's vocals (other one is “Dark Passion Play”), appearing on four of the album's eleven tracks, alongside vocalist Tarja Turunen. Tuomas Holopainen (born December 25, 1976, youngest of three siblings in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Composer, Musician Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in

Critical reception of Angels Fall First was mixed, with All Music Guide rating the album 2 out of 5 stars,[6] and The Metal Observer stating that Nightwish’s debut album “paled drastically in comparison to their later work,"[7] although it remains a fan favorite. allmusic (previously All Music Guide) is a Metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide.

In December 1997, after over a year of existence, Nightwish made their live debut in their hometown Kitee, Finland. Kitee is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. During the winter of 1997 and 1998, the band performed only seven times, due to Nevalainen and Vuorinen’s obligatory Finnish military service, and Turunen finishing her schooling.

Oceanborn (1998–1999)

Main article: Oceanborn
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"Sacrament of Wilderness"

Sacrament of Wilderness, Nightwish’s breakout single garnered the band its first success outside of Finland. Oceanborn is the second album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in October 1998
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Following a string of live shows in Finland, the band filmed their first video clip for “The Carpenter” in April 1998. " The Carpenter " is a song by symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, released as their debut single Nightwish completed their touring line up in the summer of 1998 when bassist Sami Vänskä, an old friend of Holopainen, joined the band. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Sami Vänskä (born September 26, 1976) is the former Bassist of Finnish symphonic - Power metal quintet Nightwish Nightwish then returned to the studio in August 1998 as a five-piece, to record their follow up album for Spinefarm records.

On October 7, 1998, Nightwish released their second full length album, Oceanborn, in Finland only. Oceanborn is the second album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in October 1998 Adopting a more technical and progressive sound than Angels Fall First,[8] Oceanborn saw the band abandon much of the ambient and folk elements present on their debut release. In contrast to the female vocals of Turunen, the album also featured guest growling vocals by Tapio Wilska (ex-Finntroll). Tapio Wilska (born September 19th 1969 in Savonlinna, Finland) is the main Vocalist of the heavy metal band Sethian Finntroll is a Folk metal band from Finland. They combine elements of Black metal with Finnish Polka, called Humppa

Oceanborn was well received, with All Music Guide writing that the album “as a whole works great”, with songs that are “very strong”. [9] Oceanborn was an instant success in Finland, reaching number 5 on the Finnish album charts. The album’s first single, “Sacrament of Wilderness”, hit number 1 on the Finnish singles charts, where it stayed for several weeks. " Sacrament of Wilderness " is a song by Nightwish, released as the first single from their album Oceanborn. [5] The album’s release was initially limited to Finland, but due to the success of “Sacrement of Wilderness”, Spinefarm released Oceanborn internationally in the spring of 1999. [5]

In May 1999, Nightwish recorded the single “Sleeping Sun (Four Ballads of the Eclipse)”. " Sleeping Sun " is a song by Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, released on their album Oceanborn In one month the single sold 15,000 copies in Germany alone. Following the band’s first international success, Nightwish was added as the opening band for Rage’s 1999 European tour. Rage is a Heavy metal band from Germany, formed in 1984 Background Rage began in 1984 under the previous band name Avenger. Both the album Oceanborn and the single “Sacrament of Wilderness” were certified gold in Finland in August 1999. [5]

Wishmaster (2000)

Main article: Wishmaster (album)

While in the studio in early 2000 working on their third album, Nightwish was accepted in the Finnish Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Sleepwalker”. Wishmaster is the third album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on July 18, 2000 by Spinefarm Records. Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The Eurovision Song Contest 2000 was the 45th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on May 13, 2000 in the Globen Arena in Stockholm " Sleepwalker " is a song that Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish made and performed during the national Finnish Eurovision (sample (help·info)) Despite winning the public vote, Nightwish eventually finished in second place, with the jury choosing local gospel singer Nina Åström to represent Finland. Nina Åström is a Finnish gospel singer and songwriter who represented Finland in the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest. [5]

In May 2000 Nightwish released their third studio album Wishmaster which debuted at #1 on the Finnish album charts, and following three weeks at number one, was certified gold in Finland. Wishmaster is the third album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on July 18, 2000 by Spinefarm Records. [5] The album also saw high chart debuts in Germany at #21, and #66 in France.

Critical response to the album was mixed, with All Music Guide citing the album as repetitive, and saying “as a whole album, it can be a little annoying, even frustrating”. However, German magazine Rock Hard declared Wishmaster “Album of the Month”, despite competing against long-awaited May releases from Iron Maiden and Bon Jovi. Rock Hard is a heavy metal Magazine originally released in Germany. For other uses see Iron maiden. Bon Jovi is an American Hard rock band from Sayreville New Jersey.

Following the release of Wishmaster, Nightwish embarked on their first world tour, playing dates in South America, Mexico, Canada, and the first headlining European tour with Sinergy and Eternal Tears Of Sorrow. Sinergy is a Finnish Power metal cover supergroup formed in an effort to present a "balls-out female-fronted metal band" to the world by American Eternal Tears of Sorrow (commonly abbreviated to EToS) is a Finnish Melodic death metal band In the summer the band returned to Europe, appearing at the Wacken Open Air festival and the Biebop Metal Fest. Wacken Open Air (WOA is a popular German music festival focusing on various forms of Extreme metal and Heavy metal.

Over the Hills and Far Away EP (2001)

Main article: Over the Hills and Far Away (album)

In 2001 Nightwish recorded a cover of Gary Moore’s “Over the Hills and Far Away” together with two new songs (“10th Man Down” and “Away”) and a remake of “Astral Romance” (from the Angels Fall First album). Gary Moore (born Robert William Gary Moore, 4 April 1952, Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish Guitarist. Angels Fall First is the debut album of Finnish quintet Nightwish. Angels Fall First is the debut album of Finnish quintet Nightwish. This was released as their first, and so far only, EP “Over the Hills and Far Away”. An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify

The record included guest performances by Tony Kakko (from the power metal band Sonata Arctica) and Tapio Wilska (ex-Finntroll). Tony Kristian Kakko (born May 16 1975) is the vocalist primary songwriter and creative force in the band Sonata Arctica. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Sonata Arctica is a Finnish Power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1996 Tapio Wilska (born September 19th 1969 in Savonlinna, Finland) is the main Vocalist of the heavy metal band Sethian Finntroll is a Folk metal band from Finland. They combine elements of Black metal with Finnish Polka, called Humppa They also released a VHS, DVD and CD with live material recorded in a show in Tampere, on December 29, 2000. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is A Compact Disc (also known as a CD) is an Optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio Tampere ( ˈtɑmpɛrɛ Swedish: Tammerfors or) is a city in southern Finland located between two lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. All of these were entitled From Wishes to Eternity. From Wishes to Eternity - Live is a live DVD/VHS/CD by the symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish.

Nightwish’s version of “Over the Hills and Far Away” was well received by fans, being a repeating part of the band’s live performances and featuring on several compilation albums as well as the “End of an Era” DVD (in 2006). End of an Era is a DVD and double CD from the symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish. However, the other new songs never had a great break-through nor has been re-released in any way, as of January, 2008.

Shortly after the release, bassist Sami Vänskä was asked to leave the band, and Marco Hietala (Tarot, Sinergy) joined the band, effectively leaving Sinergy. Sami Vänskä (born September 26, 1976) is the former Bassist of Finnish symphonic - Power metal quintet Nightwish Marco Hietala (born January 14, 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is the current bassist and the male vocalist of the Finnish symphonic Tarot is a heavy metal band from Finland. They are most famous for the song “Wings of Darkness” from the 1986 album Spell of Iron. Sinergy is a Finnish Power metal cover supergroup formed in an effort to present a "balls-out female-fronted metal band" to the world by American Hietala would, apart from playing his instrument, also perform male vocals. Earlier, when needed, either Holopainen (on the Angels Fall First album) or a guest musician performed the male vocals. Angels Fall First is the debut album of Finnish quintet Nightwish. Holopainen has afterwards said that he and Vänskä still keep in touch, contrary to rumours saying that they haven't met since. However, they are not interested in making another project together. The reason of Vänskä’s dismissal was that he and Holopainen were too different as musicians, and this was seen as a threat to the band.

Century Child (2002–2003)

Main article: Century Child

In 2002 Nightwish released “Century Child”, along with the singles “Ever Dream” and “Bless the Child”. Century Child is the fourth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in 2002 by Spinefarm Records. Century Child is the fourth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in 2002 by Spinefarm Records. " Ever Dream " is a song by Nightwish which was the group's first single release in two years " Bless the Child " is a song by Nightwish, released as the second single from their album Century Child. The main difference from previous albums is the use of a live orchestra from Finland on “Bless the Child”, “Ever Dream”, “Feel For You” and “The Beauty of the Beast”, to get a more present feeling of classical music. An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to mainstream music produced in or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and Secular music An enduring favorite of fans, though, is the band’s version of “The Phantom of the Opera”, from the famous musical of the same name by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Phantom of the Opera (in French, Le Fantôme de l'Opéra) is a French Novel by Gaston Leroux. Andrew Lloyd Webber Baron Lloyd-Webber (born 22 March 1948 is a British Composer of Musical theatre, the elder son of William Lloyd Webber The song was repeatedly played on concerts until vocalist Tarja Turunen was replaced with Anette Olzon, whereupon the band announced that they would never play the song live again. Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist Anette Olzon (born June 21, 1971) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano who is the frontwoman of Finnish rock band Nightwish since

"Century Child” was certified gold two hours after its release, and platinum two weeks afterwards. It set a record on the Finnish album charts as well; never before had the second been so distant from the first place. After the “Bless the Child” video, a second one was recorded, without any single support. " Bless the Child " is a song by Nightwish, released as the second single from their album Century Child. The chosen track was “End of All Hope”. Century Child is the fourth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in 2002 by Spinefarm Records. The clip contains pieces from the Finnish movie, Kohtalon kirja (English: The Book of Fate). Kohtalon kirja ( The Book of Fate, though the website also uses The Booke of Fate) is a Finnish film released in 2003. [10]

In 2003, Nightwish released their second DVD, entitled “End of Innocence”. End of Innocence is the second official DVD release of the Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish. The DVD tells the story of the band in Holopainen and Nevalainen’s words for two hours. The documentary also features bits of live concerts, exclusive footage, etc.

Vocalist Tarja Turunen also got married during the summer of 2003, and there were rumours that the band was about to be dissolved. Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist These rumours were, at the time, proven to be false, as the band continued on to play concerts for another year and released another album. The marriage later meant a great part in Tarja’s dismissal from the band in the autumn of 2005.

Once (2004–2005)

Main article: Once (Nightwish album)
Nightwish live in 2004, during their “Once World Tour”. Left to right: Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards), Jukka Nevalainen (drums), Tarja Turunen (vocals), Marco Hietala (bass & vocals), Emppu Vuorinen (guitars).
Nightwish live in 2004, during their “Once World Tour”. Once is the fifth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released June 7, 2004 by Nuclear Blast Records. Left to right: Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards), Jukka Nevalainen (drums), Tarja Turunen (vocals), Marco Hietala (bass & vocals), Emppu Vuorinen (guitars). Tuomas Holopainen (born December 25, 1976, youngest of three siblings in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Composer, Musician Jukka Antero "Julius" Nevalainen (born April 21, 1978, Finland) is the Drummer in the Finnish symphonic metal Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist Marco Hietala (born January 14, 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is the current bassist and the male vocalist of the Finnish symphonic Erno “Emppu” Matti Juhani Vuorinen (born June 24, 1978 in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Guitarist, mostly famous as a member

A new album entitled “Once” was released on June 7, 2004, along with their first single, “Nemo” (Latin for “nobody”), from that album. Once is the fifth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released June 7, 2004 by Nuclear Blast Records. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " " Nemo " was the first single by the Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, from the album Once. The single topped the charts in Finland and Hungary, and reached the top ten in five additional countries. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic “Nemo” therefore remains their most successful single release to date.

With Once, Nightwish started to produce so called orchestral versions of the most famous songs – versions where the music is more calmed down, excepting almost all drums and guitars (even though for example the orchestral version of “Nemo” includes an electric guitar solo). An orchestra is an instrumental ensemble, usually fairly large with string brass woodwind sections and possibly a percussion section as well " Nemo " was the first single by the Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, from the album Once. Famous songs that so far have been produced as orchestral versions are for example “Nemo”, “Ghost Love Score”, “Eva” and “Amaranth”. " Nemo " was the first single by the Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, from the album Once. " Eva " is the first single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's sixth studio album Dark Passion Play. " Amaranth " is the second single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's Dark Passion Play album

Once utilizes a full orchestra in nine of the eleven songs on the album. Unlike Century Child, Nightwish decided to look for an orchestra outside of Finland this time, choosing the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The London Philharmonic Orchestra ( LPO) based in London, is one of the major Orchestras of the United Kingdom, and is based in the Royal It is also their second album to feature a full-length song in Finnish, “Kuolema tekee taiteilijan” (English: “Death Makes an Artist”). " Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan " was the third single released from the Once album by Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish Once has sold triple platinum in Finland, platinum in Germany, gold in Sweden and reached #1 in the Greek, Norwegian and Hungarian album charts. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Norway ( Norwegian: Norge ( Bokmål) or Noreg ( Nynorsk) officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Constitutional The following singles were: “Wish I Had an Angel” (featured on the soundtrack of the Alone in the Dark film), “Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan” (released only in Finland and Japan) and “The Siren”. " Wish I Had An Angel " was the second single for Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's fifth studio album Once Alone in the Dark 2005 Brightlight Pictures Horror film very loosely based on Infogrames ' popular Video game series " Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan " was the third single released from the Once album by Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. " The Siren " was the fourth single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's fifth studio album Once. Besides the commercial success, Once was also accepted by critics, with many positive reviewers drawing comparisons with Oceanborn. The success of the album allowed them to perform the Once World Tour, which enabled them to play in many countries the band had never visited before. Nightwish performed at the opening ceremony of the 2005 World Championships in Athletics, held in Helsinki, highlighting acclaim the band has recently gained. The 10th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF were held in the Olympic Stadium Helsinki (in Finnish;) or Helsingfors (in Swedish;) is the Capital and largest city of Finland.

A “best of” album was released in September 2005, containing songs from their whole discography. The compilation is entitled Highest Hopes, also featuring a live cover of Pink Floyd’s song “High Hopes” (from the The Division Bell album) (sample). Highest Hopes - The Best of Nightwish is the third Compilation album by the symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish. Pink Floyd are " High Hopes " is a song from the 1994 Pink Floyd album The Division Bell, written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson The Division Bell is the final studio Album by Pink Floyd, released in 1994 (30 March in the United Kingdom and 5 April in the Besides High Hopes, a remake of “Sleeping Sun” (from Oceanborn) was put on the album, which was also released as a single. " Sleeping Sun " is a Power ballad by Nightwish. The song was originally written by Tuomas Holopainen and dedicated to the solar eclipse A new video for “Sleeping Sun” was shot, featuring a medieval battle, and can be found on the German release of the single and as a separate DVD released by Spinefarm.

End of an Era (2005–2006)

Former lead singer Tarja Turunen, while permorming at Pukkelpop 2005.
Former lead singer Tarja Turunen, while permorming at Pukkelpop 2005. Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist

After the recording in the Hartwall Areena (Helsinki) on 21 October 2005, of the new live DVD End of an Era (released June 2006), the four other members of Nightwish decided that it was best to continue Nightwish without Tarja Turunen,[11] a feeling they expressed through an open letter which was given to Turunen by Tuomas Holopainen after the concert, and afterwards posted on the band’s website. Hartwall Areena (often called Helsinki Areena, Helsingin Areena or Helsingforsarenan ('The Helsinki Arena' by the Finnish press is a large Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. End of an Era is a DVD and double CD from the symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish. An open letter is a letter that is intended to be read by a wide audience or a letter intended for an individual but that is nonetheless widely distributed intentionally It was written by Holopainen but signed by the other band members. The main justification of Turunen’s dismissal given in the letter was that the band felt that both her husband Marcelo Cabuli (an Argentine businessman) and commercial interests had changed her attitude towards the band. Commercialism, in its original meaning is the practices methods aims and spirit of Commerce or Business.

Turunen responded to the incident twice, during a press conference in Finland and in Germany, saying that her dismissal came entirely as a shock to her, given that she had not been notified before the letter was given to her. She felt that the personal attacks on her husband were unwarranted, and that playing the issue out to the public was “senselessly cruel”. She expressed these feelings through her own open letter, which was published on her personal website,[12] and through various TV, magazine, and newspaper interviews.

Dark Passion Play (2006–2007)

Main article: Dark Passion Play

In 2006–2007, the band recorded their sixth full-length studio album, Dark Passion Play. Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in The process began with drum recordings, then guitar, bass and demo keyboards. Orchestral and choir recordings took place in Abbey Road Studios. Abbey Road Studios, established in November 1931 by EMI in London, England, is a Recording studio located at number 3 Abbey Road, After those, the final synthesizers and vocals were recorded. [13]

To find a replacement for Turunen as the female vocalist of the band, on March 17, 2006 the band allowed vocalists interested for the position to send in demo tapes as an audition for the spot. Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. During this time, speculation began to emerge as to who would eventually succeed Turunen as the female vocalist for the band. In April 2007, the heavy metal magazine Terrorizer as an April fools joke reported that Sarah Brightman would be the new vocalist. Terrorizer was a band formed in 1986 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960 is an English classical crossover Soprano, actress songwriter and dancer In response to this and other rumors, the band stated on their website that fans should not believe any source other than the band itself for information regarding the new vocalist. [14]

For the same reason, the identity of the new singer was to be published earlier, and on Thursday 24 May, the 35-year-old Alyson Avenue lead singer Anette Olzon from Katrineholm, Sweden was announced to replace Turunen. Alyson Avenue is a Swedish Classic rock band Its musical style was described as " AOR " Anette Olzon (born June 21, 1971) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano who is the frontwoman of Finnish rock band Nightwish since Katrineholm is a city (pop 22500 in Södermanland, Sweden and the seat of Katrineholm Municipality, Södermanland County. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. [15] Holopainen has said in interviews he did not wish to reveal her identity until new material was available because he did not want fans judging her by nothing more than a picture, or past work.

The day after this revealing, charity single “Eva” was released as the first off the album, as download only. " Eva " is the first single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's sixth studio album Dark Passion Play. It was originally scheduled for release on May 30, but due to a leak on a British music download site the single was released on May 25. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. [16] This was the first published song (excluding short audio samples on the website) to feature Olzon.

On 13 June Nightwish released the title, Dark Passion Play, and artwork to the new album on their official website, as well as the name and the cover of the second single (this time CD), “Amaranth”. " Amaranth " is the second single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's Dark Passion Play album The single, that first was released in Finland on August 22, included a bonus track entitled “While Your Lips Are Still Red” written by Tuomas as the main theme track for the upcoming Finnish feature film “Lieksa!”. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. "While Your Lips Are Still Red" is a 2007 song written by Tuomas Holopainen and Marco Hietala of the Finnish metal quintet Technically, it is not a Nightwish-track as it only features Marco Hietala on vocals and acoustic bass, Tuomas Holopainen on keys and Jukka Nevalainen on drums. Marco Hietala (born January 14, 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is the current bassist and the male vocalist of the Finnish symphonic Tuomas Holopainen (born December 25, 1976, youngest of three siblings in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Composer, Musician Jukka Antero "Julius" Nevalainen (born April 21, 1978, Finland) is the Drummer in the Finnish symphonic metal The song’s video was officially released on June 15. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history [17] “Amaranth” achieved gold status in Finland after less than two days in stores. [18]

Dark Passion Play was released around Europe in the last week of September, 2007, in the UK on October 1st, and the United States on October 2nd. There were three separate releases: 1) a single-disc standard version and 2) a 2-CD Special Edition which will contain 1 bonus track on the 1st disc and a 2nd CD comprised of orchestral versions of every song on the album and 3) a limited edition 3CD version with the two CDs from version two and a third one with some demo versions (of for example “The Poet and the Pendulum”) as well as some bonus tracks (for example “Bye Bye Beautiful” CD-single’s b-side “The Escapist” and the third single “Erämaan Viimeinen”, a vocal version of “Last of the Wilds"[19]

In this album, perhaps because of former female vocalist Tarja's dismissal, male vocalist Marco Hietala achieves more freedom in his vocals, singing at least back up in every single song of the album with the exceptions of "Eva" and “Amaranth”, singing lead vocals in several songs, such as “The Islander”, “While Your Lips Are Still Red” and “Reach”, (both latter bonus tracks), singing exclusively in Master Passion Greed, and singing chorus in songs such as “Bye Bye Beautiful” and “7 Days to the Wolves”. Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in " Bye Bye Beautiful " is the second track on Finnish quintet Nightwish ’s Dark Passion Play album " Erämaan Viimeinen " (English Last of the Wilds) is a single by Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, released Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist Marco Hietala (born January 14, 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is the current bassist and the male vocalist of the Finnish symphonic " Eva " is the first single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's sixth studio album Dark Passion Play. " Amaranth " is the second single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's Dark Passion Play album " The Islander " is the tenth track on symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish ’s Dark Passion Play album "While Your Lips Are Still Red" is a 2007 song written by Tuomas Holopainen and Marco Hietala of the Finnish metal quintet "Reach" is a 2006 song written by Tuomas Holopainen of Symphonic power metal band Nightwish for their sixth studio album " Dark " Bye Bye Beautiful " is the second track on Finnish quintet Nightwish ’s Dark Passion Play album Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in [20]

Several magazines, including Kerrang! have noted how the departure of Tarja Turunen seems to have released the band from their shell and how restraint has been left to other bands. The use of some 175 additional musicians for the orchestral and solo parts of the album has resulted in the band now being described as “Epic Metal” by many people – especially in 14 minute album opener “The Poet and The Pendulum”. The album was awarded 5/5 (classic) by Kerrang! magazine. [21]

The New Era (2007–)

New lead singer Anette Olzon performing live on the Dark Passion Play tour in Seattle (USA) 2007.
New lead singer Anette Olzon performing live on the Dark Passion Play tour in Seattle (USA) 2007. Anette Olzon (born June 21, 1971) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano who is the frontwoman of Finnish rock band Nightwish since The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

On September 22, 2007, the band hosted a secret concert at Rock Café in Tallinn, Estonia, disguising itself as a Nightwish cover band called “Nachtwasser”. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Tallinn (historically known by the German, Swedish and Danish name Reval or the Polish name Rewal, among other names Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region A cover band (or covers band) is a band that plays mostly or exclusively cover songs. [22] Their first official concert with the new singer was in Tel Aviv, Israel on October 6, 2007. Tel Aviv-Yafo (תֵּל ־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ تل أبيب Tal ʾAbīb) (usually Tel Aviv) is the second-largest city in Israel For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [23] The Dark Passion Play tour has now visited the United States, Canada, most of Europe, and have (as of December 18, 2007) a planned tour in parts of Asia and Australia, a second tour in North America, Europe and more. Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. [24][25]

The third single of the album was first reported to be “Bye Bye Beautiful”, and a music video to this song was recorded together with “Amaranth”’s, and released in September, 2007. " Bye Bye Beautiful " is the second track on Finnish quintet Nightwish ’s Dark Passion Play album " Amaranth " is the second single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's Dark Passion Play album However, changed minds resulted in the third single being “Erämaan Viimeinen”, a previously unreleased vocal version of the instrumental song “Last of the Wilds”. " Erämaan Viimeinen " (English Last of the Wilds) is a single by Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, released " Erämaan Viimeinen " (English Last of the Wilds) is a single by Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, released It was released in Finland only on December 5, 2007. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. On this song, Jonsu of the Finnish pop/rock band Indica performs the Finnish vocals. Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Indica is a Finnish Pop rock group founded in 2002. Jani Jalonen of Sony Music became interested in the group and a recording contract [26]

On December 13, 2007, Nightwish opened an official account on YouTube, linked to from their official website. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share Video clips YouTube was created in February 2005 by three former PayPal employees On this, they've uploaded live filmings from their concerts. [27]

"Bye Bye Beautiful", the fourth single, was released on February 15, 2008 in two versions; DVD and CD. " Bye Bye Beautiful " is the second track on Finnish quintet Nightwish ’s Dark Passion Play album Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [28] Within a week after the release, the fifth single was announced to be "The Islander", to be released on May 21. " The Islander " is the tenth track on symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish ’s Dark Passion Play album Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily.

According to Holopainen, this will be the longest tour the band has yet attempted, and will probably last about two and a half years. [29] As of February, 2008, tour dates for the second leg of the North American tour are booked through May 2008. John Two Hawks performed at the last two shows of this leg. Several summer/fall dates in Europe have been added, largely festivals. They will also be performing at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park in June 2008 and at EXIT festival on July 10. The Rock am Ring ( Rock at the Ring) and Rock im Park ( Rock in the Park) festivals are two simultaneous Rock music festivals held annually in EXIT (also known as State of EXIT) is an annual summer Music festival in the Petrovaradin fortress of Novi Sad, Serbia. [30] Nightwish has confirmed that they will do a third US tour in 2008’s second semester, with dates starting in September and carrying on through the autumn.

On March 3, 2008, Nightwish lost by a single vote to the American Metal band Kamelot, in the Metal Storm Awards 2007. Kamelot is an American Power metal band from Tampa, Florida. They incorporate many elements of symphonic and Progressive Both Nightwish and Kamelot were among the nominees for Best Power Metal Album of 2007 (Dark Passion Play, and Ghost Opera respectively). Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in Ghost Opera is the eighth Studio album from metal band Kamelot. They suffered another loss to Kamelot in the category for Best Music Video, their nominated video being for the song Amaranth. " Amaranth " is the second single of Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's Dark Passion Play album They, however won both Biggest Surprise of 2007 and Biggest Letdown of 2007. [31]

Music

Influence

Main article: Tuomas Holopainen

Tuomas Holopainen, writer of most of the band’s lyrics and musical scores, says that he gets most of the inspiration for Nightwish’s songs from film music. Tuomas Holopainen (born December 25, 1976, youngest of three siblings in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Composer, Musician Sheet music is a hand-written or printed form of Musical notation; like its analogs -- books pamphlets etc A film score is a broad term referring to the music in a film which is generally categorically separated from songs used within a film Songs like “Beauty of the Beast” (from Century Child) and “Ghost Love Score” (from Once) are examples of this influence. Century Child is the fourth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in 2002 by Spinefarm Records. Century Child is the fourth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in 2002 by Spinefarm Records. Once is the fifth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released June 7, 2004 by Nuclear Blast Records. Other songs, such as “Romanticide” and “Wish I Had an Angel” (both from Once) have elements of industrial metal, and some others, like The Islander and Last of the Wilds (from Dark Passion Play), Creek Mary's Blood (from Once), and the Angels Fall First album have elements of folk metal. Once is the fifth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released June 7, 2004 by Nuclear Blast Records. " Wish I Had An Angel " was the second single for Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's fifth studio album Once Industrial metal is a Musical genre that draws from Industrial music and heavy metal. This article is about the Cynthia Rylant book For the Dave Dobbyn album see The Islander (album. " Erämaan Viimeinen " (English Last of the Wilds) is a single by Finnish symphonic Power metal quintet Nightwish, released Angels Fall First is the debut album of Finnish quintet Nightwish. Folk metal is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music that developed in Europe during the 1990s Holopainen has also said that film music is the music he listens to for leisure. He likes, for example, the musical scores to Van Helsing and Crimson Tide, and practically everything written by Hans Zimmer. Van Helsing is a 2004 American action / Horror film about Vampire hunter Gabriel Van Helsing, written and Hans Florian Zimmer (born September 12, 1957 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany) is an Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden

Fantasy novels are also a big influence on Nightwish’s music. Many of the lyrics make fairly clear references to fantasy novels, especially the Dragonlance series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. The Lord of the Rings is an epic Songs such as “Wishmaster” and “Wanderlust” seem to be heavily influenced by the novels. References to The Kharolis Mountains, 'Shalafi' and Krynn, as well as 'Elbereth' and 'Gray Havens', can be found in these songs. The music of “7 Days to the Wolves” is inspired by Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series. Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American Author, Screenwriter, Musician, Columnist,

On the other hand, Nightwish has also been noted as a source of inspiration for other bands. Simone Simons, lead singer of Epica, stated that she began singing due to Nightwish. Simone Simons (born Hoensbroek, January 17, 1985) is a Dutch Mezzo-soprano singer who is the lead vocalist of Symphonic metal Epica is a Dutch symphonic metal band founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen subsequent to his departure from After Forever. [32] Ex-singer of Visions of Atlantis, Nicole Bogner, also acknowledged that Nightwish had greatly inspired them for their first album. Visions Of Atlantis is a symphonic power metal band from Styria, Austria, founded in 2000. [33] Sander Gommans of After Forever said that Nightwish “will certainly influence us in creating new songs”. Sander Gommans is a Dutch musician He founded Symphonic metal band After Forever (which was called Apocalypse before with Mark Jansen in 1995 After Forever is a Dutch symphonic metal band relies on the use of both Soprano vocals and Death grunts Their music is also influenced [34] Power metal band Sonata Arctica’s lead singer Tony Kakko has explained how much of an influence Nightwish is to him. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Sonata Arctica is a Finnish Power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1996 Tony Kristian Kakko (born May 16 1975) is the vocalist primary songwriter and creative force in the band Sonata Arctica. [35]

Musical style

A precise definition for Nightwish’s musical style is disputed. The band has been suggested as being part of the genres Gothic metal, symphonic metal, and power metal. Symphonic metal or opera metal is a term used to describe Heavy metal music that has symphonic elements that is elements that sound similar to a Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Tuomas Holopainen once described their music as “melodic heavy metal with a female vocalist”. [36]

In the beginning of Nightwish’s career, in 1996, Holopainen’s idea of the band was to create a new but still old genre; the kind of acoustic music played by the open fire on hiking events, to confront radio and CD scene. As he in 1997 realized that Turunen’s voice would be much too strong for such a project, though, he abandoned it to instead focus on heavy metal. Since, Nightwish’s music has been very experimental, focusing on mixing genres and using material that is old, but new to the scene.

The definition symphonic metal is based on Nightwish’s inclusion of instruments and vocal styles of classical music and film scores, as well as the massive use of keyboard effects from their classically influenced keyboard player Holopainen. Symphonic metal or opera metal is a term used to describe Heavy metal music that has symphonic elements that is elements that sound similar to a Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to mainstream music produced in or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and Secular music A film score is a broad term referring to the music in a film which is generally categorically separated from songs used within a film A musical keyboard is the set of adjacent depressible levers or keys on a Musical instrument, particularly the piano Tuomas Holopainen (born December 25, 1976, youngest of three siblings in Kitee, Finland) is a Finnish Composer, Musician Bassist / vocalist Marco Hietala has also called their music “film score metal” similar to the music of Rhapsody of Fire. Marco Hietala (born January 14, 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is the current bassist and the male vocalist of the Finnish symphonic Rhapsody of Fire (formerly known as ThunderCross and - more recently - Rhapsody) is an Italian Symphonic Power metal band led by The uplifting fantasy themes, epic atmospheres, high vocals, guitar and keyboard solos and fast melodic musical style of Nightwish’s music, place them in the power metal genre similar to other Finnish bands such as Sonata Arctica and Stratovarius. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Sonata Arctica is a Finnish Power metal band from the town of Kemi, originally assembled in 1996 Stratovarius is a Finnish Power metal band that formed in 1983 The gothic metal tag is usually used by magazines such as Kerrang as many Nightwish songs have Gothic elements, such as the lyrics, the simple guitar riffs and piano, and Beauty and the Beast lyrics. Kerrang! is a weekly rock Magazine published by Bauer Consumer Media in the United Kingdom. Beauty and the Beast ( French: La Belle et la Bête) is a traditional Fairy tale (type 425C -- search for a lost husband -- in the Aarne-Thompson However, the Gothic metal elements are not used frequently enough to mark the entire band’s genre, but only a few songs / albums; for example “Phantom of the Opera and “Beauty and the Beast”. The Phantom of the Opera (in French, Le Fantôme de l'Opéra) is a French Novel by Gaston Leroux.

A new era for Nightwish’s musical style began with “Century Child” and was developed further with the next albums, “Once” and “Dark Passion Play”. Century Child is the fourth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in 2002 by Spinefarm Records. Once is the fifth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released June 7, 2004 by Nuclear Blast Records. Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in The guitars were downtuned and simplified to a lower rhythmical sound closer to modern power metal than the old melodic power metal style leads and Tarja Turunen’s vocals lost some of their operatic edge, becoming closer to standard rock female singing. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli ('tɑrjɑ'turunen (born August 17, 1977, Finland) is a soprano and songwriter best known as the former lead vocalist Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. As Turunen was replaced with Anette Olzon in 2007, practically everything of the operatic vocals were lost for the Dark Passion Play album. Anette Olzon (born June 21, 1971) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano who is the frontwoman of Finnish rock band Nightwish since Male vocals from second bassist Marco Hietala added a new, rougher dimension to songs like “Planet Hell”, “Wish I Had an Angel” and “7 Days to the Wolves”. Marco Hietala (born January 14, 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is the current bassist and the male vocalist of the Finnish symphonic " Wish I Had An Angel " was the second single for Finnish symphonic power metal quintet Nightwish 's fifth studio album Once This era was a lot more orchestra-dominated than albums previous to Century Child, with an emphasis on longer, more dramatic songs such as “Beauty of the Beast”, “Ghost Love Score” and “The Poet and the Pendulum”. Century Child is the fourth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released in 2002 by Spinefarm Records. Dark Passion Play is the sixth studio album of Finnish quintet Nightwish, released on September 26 2007 in Finland, September 28 in

Line-up

Main article: Nightwish members

Current members

Former Members

Sessional Members

Discography

Main article: Nightwish discography

Demos

Studio albums and EPs

Media samples

Further reading

See also

References

Notes

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