Over the course of the year, Once surpassed sales of one million units worldwide. They launched a hotly-anticipated tour in The States, packing sold-out theaters across the country. In 2004, the band's first Roadrunner Records release and fifth studio effort Once would gain them a foothold in the U.S. Nightwish embraced their metallic and classical influences to the fullest and completely established themselves. However, a hard-hitting fourth offering Century Child added bassist and backing vocalist Marco Hietela to the fold, and it yielded some of the band's heaviest and darkest tracks up to that point. In 2000, Wishmaster cemented the band's rabid fan following and led to their first U.S. Their 1997 debut Angels Fall Fast introduced the world to this sound, propelled by the strength of the single "The Carpenter." The follow-up Oceanborn would secure a spot in the Finnish Top Five and spawn three chart-topping singles. Yet, Nightwish have crafted a distinct sound. Their combination of seductive, emotional vocals and gallant guitar melodies brings to mind both Evanescence and Iced Earth. With overpowering keyboard tones reminiscent of classic film scores, the band separates itself. Nightwish's style has established them as one of the premier female-fronted metal bands. They have also crafted a record that's heavy, hypnotic and downright powerful. Filling vocalist Tarja Turunen's vacant spot with newcomer Anette Olzon, the band is now stronger than ever. The Finnish quintet has remained a force in the European scene for the last decade, but with their second Roadrunner Records release Dark Passion Play, they are destined to captivate metal fans across the entire globe.
They blend soaring keyboards and operatic vocals with shredding guitars and jagged rhythms for a style of cinematic, orchestral heavy music all their own. Nightwish - Showtime Storytime (2013) Įqual parts epic metal and gothic symphony, Nightwish stand alone.
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