Who is Nightwish

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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)

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Nemo

This is me for forever
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

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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.

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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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Evanescence

Phoenix A.D. Arizona says:

And by the ay. the name of the lead singer of Evanesence is Amy Lynn Lee. not Emy. I even have her as my friend n Facebook, Myspce, AND Titter

Posted November 02, 2009

Phoenix A.D. Arizona says:

Evanescence comes out wh a new album even more rarely, which makes their albums more valuale when they finally do come out. For example: Evanesence has been around since abou I believe it was 2003 and they only hav 2 albums ou as of today (November 2, 2009) where as Nightwish has like, 6 out already so theirs aren't as valluable when they come out because they aren't as ar or uncommon. plus when Evanescence comes out with new albums it is worth that long, long wait. And trust me I am in metal band called "Immortals' Dead" and i kno wht it means o be of valable find, even though we haven't even made it out of the rage rehearsals yet.

Posted November 02, 2009

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

Kotsu says:

Jukka Nevalainen=win. that is All, Amy Lee is a Bitch, who lacks personality... therefore Nightwish is better if only because of that... But their Music is much better than Evanessance Anyways.

Posted November 12, 2009

Seth says:

NIGHTWISH!

Posted November 12, 2009

DarkQueen says:

I have A LOT of friends wholisten to Evanescence But they dont listen to nightwish wish is sad bbecause they are the best Medal opera band ever!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU NIGHTWISH!! <3

Posted November 07, 2009

kiwisoutback says:

This is the first I'm hearing of Nightwish, but clearly there's some similarities - except Nightwish seems heavier and she has a more interesting voice.

Posted November 06, 2009

midnightdreamer says:

I LOVE Nightwish, they are my all time fav band, I like Evanescence I would not say that Evanescence is a cheap knock of version of Nightwish though, Nightwish is a stand alone Beautiful Band, I miss Tarja though, but she is rockin her solo carrier ;)

Posted October 28, 2009

 
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BLABBERMOUTH.NET - NIGHTWISH Singer To Perform With THE RASMUS On ...
NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon will join the Finnish rock band THE RASMUS this week on the Finnish TV show "Ne Salmiset" to perform THE RASMUS' new single, "October & April". The performance will be broadcast on Finland's MTV3 on ...
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - NIGHTWISH Singer With THE RASMUS: Behind-The ...
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "October & April", the new video from Finland's THE RASMUS which features a guest appearance by NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon, can be viewed below. The track was released as a single on ...
Musicsharing4all: Nightwish
Nightwish é uma banda finlandesa de metal sinfônico fundada em 1996 pelo tecladista e compositor Tuomas Holopainen na cidade de Kitee, na Finlândia, a formação original ainda contava com o guitarrista Emppu Vuorinen e a vocalista Tarja ...
NIGHTWISH Singer To Perform With THE RASMUS In Austria - Metal ...
NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon will join the Finnish rock band THE RASMUS on stage this Friday, November 20 at The Dome 52 in Graz, Austria to perform THE RASMUS new single, "October & April". The concert will be broadcast on ...
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