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Symphonic Metal Bliss
Nightwish is a Finnish band formed in 1996 in the town of Kitee. The band's leader, keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen composes songs that are often classified as either symphonic metal or power metal; their musical style has also been described as a symphonic metal variant, called opera metal. Nevertheless, Nightwish is considered one of the main developers of the symphonic metal genre, which encompasses similar bands such as Therion, Stratovarius, Epica, Sonata Arctica and Visions of Atlantis.
The band currently consists of Anette Olzon (vocals), Tuomas Holopainen (Keyboards), Jukka Nevalainen (Drums), Marco Hietala (Bass and vocals) and Emppu Vuorinen (Guitars). Although the band achieved prominence in their home country since the release of their first single, they did not achieve worldwide fame until the release of the albums Century Child (2002) and Once (2004), both which had video clips shown on the MTV channel of countries from the American continent, for example.
With Once album (2004), Tuomas developed the symphonic part of Nightwish music, using orchestra, choirs an also native-american instruments. At the same time the band went away from metal roots, which can be heard in Jukka's drum playing (which is much simpler than on previous albums), as well as guitarwork. Guitars are mostly used to play simple rythmics. (read more)
Photos
Nightwish promo 04/2007 photo by Ville Akseli photo credits must be shown!!
Julius, Marco, Anette, Toumas & Emppu Finnish band.
Latest News
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Nemo
One of the lost ones
The one without a name
Without an honest heart as compass
This is me for forever
One without a name
These lines the last endeavor
To find the missing lifeline
Nemo Lyrics
Poll: Tarja Turunen vs. Anette Olzon
Poll: Tarja Turunen vs. Anette Olzon
Tarja is a great singer and Annette is too. Ok, you can say you don`t like Annette, but she has already proven that she is a technically good singer. The tour is long already and she is still hanging in there and giving good concerts.
Videos
Evanescence or Nightwish?
OK. I just heard something on the TV and it was so funny that I just had to share it. While reviewing the latest music video of Nightwish, one of the guests said that when he had first heard Evanescence, he immediately thought 'Which Finnish band is making a cheap copy of Nightwish?' For some reason I laughed my lungs out on this one.
Which band do you like more and why?
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LenKa says:
Forever you, Emy!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the best:)
Posted June 15, 2009
VerismoDreamer says:
Evanescence. However, both bands are absolutely incredible. I feel like I can connect to Amy Lee's lyrics a little more than Tuomas's although I really like both. Sometimes his are kinda confusing. But when it comes to the actual music (no singing), Tuomas definately knows how to properly incorperate an orchestra. I really like both bands for different reasons. But when it comes down to it, I must say I like Evanescence better.
Posted May 14, 2009
Nightwish
Blake says:
Anette Olzon is gorgeous!
Posted June 06, 2009
silvertear says:
Nightwish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 27, 2009
metalgurlxxx says:
Tarja has an amazing voice just like Amy Lee IN STUDIO but Amy sucks at live performances. Evanescence has only 2 albums but Nightwish has 6. Nightwish has masterpieces such as Wishmaster and While Your Lips Are Still Red but Eva has none. But I have to say Nightwish has done a huge mistake by kicking out Tarja.(Anette is good but not as good as Tarja)
Posted March 17, 2009
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Quick, what do you think of Nightwish?
Links
Fan Sites, Portals, and Reviews
- Nightwish official site
- Official site of Finnish metal band, containing lyrics, pictures, news, tour dates, contacts, and forum.
- Nightwish at Wikipedia
- Encyclopedia article including the history of the band, brief biographies of members and a discography.
- Nightwish at MySpace
- MySpace music profile for Nightwish with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more.
- NIGHTWISH LYRICS
- NIGHTWISH LYRICS sorted by album.
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Shout Out For Nightwish!
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frekans wrote
I am like ever dream for ever gothic groups number one nightwish
Posted June 08, 2009
Saje Williams wrote
Love Nightwish--both incarnations. All the best to Anette and best wishes to Tarja in her new projects. If only Nightwish received the attention in America they deserve. Maybe someday, and sooner than that if I have anything to say about it.
Posted December 10, 2008
grannysage wrote...
Sleeping Sun is my favorite song of all time. I could listen to it forever.
Posted November 29, 2008
loufadoros wrote
I LOVE NIGHTWISH! NIGHTWISH FOR EVER!!!!!!
Posted November 05, 2008
The first time I've heard Nightwish is when they sang "Phantom Of The Opera" and now, there are 3 bands in this genre that I really love: Theater of Tragedy, Leaves Eyes & Nightwish! The vocals of Anette and the vicious looks and powerful voice of Marco, the bassist, really let out that definitive symphonic metal sound of Nightwish! Awesome band! thanks for featuring them in this lens of yours! Oh by the way, after getting the idea from my sister who ordered her Designer checks online, I also ordered my own checks where you can put some photos that you like! Next time, I'll put some Nightwish pictures on my personalized checks! Go check it out and I'm sure you'll love what you'll see!
Posted July 08, 2008
