NIGHTWISH

Nightwish is a Finnish band formed in 1996 and was founded by keyboardist and songwriter Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and vocalist Tarja Turunen. Nightwish’s music is characterized by a symphonic and operatic sound, with elements of power metal.

The band gained international success with their albums “Oceanborn” (1998) and “Wishmaster” (2000), which featured hit songs like “Sleeping Sun” and “Wishmaster”. However, it was their 2004 album “Once” that catapulted them to global fame, reaching the top of charts in several countries and spawning the popular singles “Nemo” and “Wish I Had an Angel”.

In 2005, Tarja Turunen was dismissed from the band and is replaced by Anette Olzon as the new lead vocalist. With Olzon, Nightwish released the albums “Dark Passion Play” (2007) and “Imaginaerum” (2011), which continued their success.

In 2012, Olzon left the band and was replaced by Floor Jansen as the new lead vocalist. With Jansen, Nightwish released the critically acclaimed albums “Endless Forms Most Beautiful” (2015) and “Human. :II: Nature.” (2020).

Nightwish is known for their epic and grandiose sound, combining symphonic orchestration and heavy metal elements. They often incorporate elements of folk music, classical music, and even electronic soundscapes into their songs. Their lyrics are often poetic and fantasy-based, drawing inspiration from mythology, literature, and nature.

Throughout their career, Nightwish has received numerous awards and accolades for their music, including several Finnish Grammy Awards. They have also achieved commercial success, selling millions of albums worldwide and performing sold-out concerts and tours around the globe. Nightwish continues to be one of the most iconic and influential bands in the symphonic metal genre.

Backing Tracks – Amaranth … Nemo … Over The Hills and Far Away … Phantom Of The Opera … Sleeping Sun … Wish I Had An Angel …