Nightwish

Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee, founded in 1996 by keyboardist and primary songwriter Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and original vocalist Tarja Turunen. Drummer Jukka Nevalainen soon joined, followed by bassist Sami Vänskä after the release of their debut album Angels Fall First (1997). In 2001, Vänskä was replaced by Marko Hietala, who also took over the male vocal parts previously handled by Holopainen or guest singers. Although the band had already built a strong following in Finland, their international breakthrough came with the albums Oceanborn (1998), Wishmaster (2000) and Century Child (2002). Their 2004 album Once sold more than one million copies and marked their entry into the U.S. market. The single “Wish I Had an Angel” became their biggest American hit, receiving MTV airplay and appearing on three U.S. film soundtracks. The band released three additional singles and two music videos from Once, along with a re‑recording of “Sleeping Sun” for the 2005 compilation Highest Hopes: The Best of Nightwish. Later that year, Turunen was dismissed from the band. In May 2007, Nightwish introduced Anette Olzon as her successor.
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While Your Lips Are Still Red

Élan

& Floor Jansen – Song of Myself (Live @ Wacken 2013)

Sleeping Sun

Wish I Had An Angel

Ghost Love Score (instrumental)

Ever Dream

The Phantom Of The Opera

Amaranth

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