Formed: 1996
From:
Kitee,
Finland
Last Known Status: Active
Background
On first listen, Nightwish seems to fall into the same genre as Evanescence, Lacuna Coil and The Gathering – female-fronted metal band with symphonic and gothic overtones. But any similarities end there. Singer Tarja Turunen, a trained opera singer, adds a new dimension to the band and separates Nightwish from other bands. Then there's the rest of the group, led by keyboardist and primary songwriter Tuomas Holopainen. Listen closely, and you'll hear a group that's equally influenced by opera, classical music, Euro-metal, early thrash and even Kate Bush. Nightwish formed as an acoustic-based band in, but quickly switched to a hard rock sound.
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Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Nightwish Posts Update On "Imaginaerum" Movie
Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish posted the following status update on "Imaginaerum The Movie":
"It`s Wednesday the 9th of November and the first single of Imaginaerum called "Storytime" is finally out today. It`s part 1 of a very long homecoming, 4 years in the making. Makes me feel a bit sad, fairly relieved and ultimately proud. Sad that a certain journey is finally coming to an end, relieved that everything worked out beautifully, and proud of the band members` and the fellow imagineers` effort in getting this colossal project together. Thank you.
I saw the first edits of Imaginaerum The Movie a week ago. Stobe and Mathieu have been working with the edits a few weeks now and the parts I saw were very convincing. The demo scores (by the tech wizard Petri Alanko) are working out wonderfully, even though we still need to toy around with them quite a bit. The special effects guys have also begun their work, so once we get all these layers together some truly mind blowing movie magic will be born. Basically now we just have to wait patiently and try not to breathe too much into their backs, and let them do their magic.
In the meanwhile, loads of promo and rehearsals still to be done.
Such exciting times,
-Tuomas"
The band recently released the music video for the first single "Storytime" at this location.
Nightwish also posted a video "About Storytime" that takes you behind the scenes, which can be viewed here:
Nightwish Posts New Music Video Online
Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish has posted a new music video online for the song "Storytime." You can check it out below. The song comes from the group's forthcoming new studio album, "Imaginaerum," which will be released on the following dates:
Finland - November 30th
Europe - December 2nd
Australia - January 6th
Brazil - January 10th
North America - January 10th
Japan - January 11th
New Zealand - January 16th More...
Nightwish's New Single Streaming On Web
Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish premiered it's new single "Storytime" on Radio Rock Finland on November 7, 2011. "Storytime" is scheduled for release on November 11, 2011. "Imaginaerum" release dates are: November 30, 2011 (Finland), December 2, 2011 (EU) and January 12, 2012 (North America).
The broadcast of "Storytime" can be heard here:
Nightwish Posts Listening Session Footage
Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish posted footage from the Imaginaerum listening session that was held for the press at the Nuclear Blast headquarters in Germany in September 2011. The video shows some scenes and interviews that were recorded that day.
Nightwish Posts Preview Video/Clips Of New Single
Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish posted preview clips from the band's first single "Storytime" at this location. "Storytime" is scheduled for release on November 11, 2011.
"Imaginaerum" release dates are: November 30, 2011 (Finland), December 2, 2011 (EU) and January 12, 2012 (North America).
in addition, the band posted a teaser video for "Storytime," which can be viewed here:
Nighwish Announces Additional Tour Dates
Finnish band Nightwish announced an additional three shows in Finland, Russia and Ukraine for the upcoming "Imaginaerum" tour. The dates are as follows:
March 2, 2012 - Areena, Joensuu, Finland
March 3, 2012 - Vuokattihalli, Sotkamo, Finland
March 4, 2012 - Teatria, Oulu, Finland
March 9, 2012 - Paviljonki Areena, Jyväskylä, Finland
March 10, 2012 - Helsinki Ice hall, Helsinki, Finland
March 11, 2012 - Hakametsä Ice Hall, Tampere, Finland
March 14, 2012 - Lensoveta Culture Hall, St. Petersburg, Russia
March 15, 2012 - Crocus City Hall, Moscow, Russia
March 17, 2012 - MVC, Kiova, Ukrainian
"Imaginaerum" release dates are: November 30, 2011 (Finland), December 2, 2011 (EU) and January 12, 2012 (North America).
Nightwish Posts New "Making Of" Video For New LP
Finnish symphonic masters posted a new video showing the making of the forthcoming LP "Imaginaerum." The album release dates are: November 30, 2011 (Finland), December 2, 2011 (EU) and January 12, 2012 (North America).
Check out the video here:
Children Of Bodom To Play 70,000 Tons Of Metal
Children of Bodom is the latest act to be confirmed for the upcoming 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, which takes place from January 23rd - 27th, 2012 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty of the Seas.” So far 28 out of 40 bands have been confirmed, and the currently announced list is as follows:
ALESTORM
AMORPHIS
ATHEIST
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CHILDREN OF BODOM
CORONER
DARK FUNERAL
ELUVEITIE
GOD DETHRONED
GRAVE DIGGER
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
KAMELOT
MOONSORROW
MY DYING BRIDE
NIGHTWISH
OVERKILL
PENTAGRAM
PESTILENCE
RIOT
SAMAEL
STRATOVARIUS
SUFFOCATION
TANKARD
THERION
TRISTANIA
VIRGIN STEELE
WHIPLASH
Nightwish's Holopainen Interviewed On Finnish TV
Nightwish mainman Tuomas Holopainen was interviewed on Finnish TV recently and discussed the band's new LP "Imaginaerum." Holopainen explains the writing process as writing a movie soundtrack when no movie exists. The long awaited album is scheduled for release on November 30, 2011 (Finland), December 2, 2011 (EU) and January 12, 2012 (North America).
Check out the interview here:
"Imaginaerum" Director Announces "Its A Wrap"
Director Stobe Harju of the forthcoming Nightwish film "Imaginaerum" announced that filiming in Montreal has concluded. Harju provided the following update on Nightwish's official Facebook page:
"Dear friends of Nightwish and Imaginaerum
"Four years have passed now since the first idea of the film got out and when I thought Nightwish, Tuomas and I were merely crazy dreamers.
"As many of you know, we've already shot the film's principal photography, and only in 18 days. I promise you though, the material says different. The shots we got in that short period of time were priceless and there's no way, you could tell we were in a hurry.
"I have learned a lot since we first began shooting. Everyone has to understand that most feature films, even with great concepts, never get shot. The team, the production staff, me and most of all the band have battled and bled to get the shootings on the way and the job done. That said, you have to be aware that many battles are still to be fought in the editing room, the visual effects, sound mixing, original score and the distribution of this film. Nothing is clear when it comes to filmmaking. However, with this team: our producers and the post production specialists, it's nearly impossible to fail.
"Now, as the editing phase has begun and there's not much more to tell than it is going very well, the scenes look great and that I'm homesick, we're trying to get you as much candy as possible. Here are SOME of the names of our great cast, who all believed into the screenplay and carried out performances I've been never able to witness before.
"Francis X. McCarthy, Quinn Lord, Marianne Farley, Joanna Noyes, Ilkka Villi, Keyanna Fielding, Ron Lea, Victoria Jung, Hélène Robitaille, Stephane Demers, Anette Olzon, Marco Hietala, Tuomas Holopainen, Emppu Vuorinen and Jukka Nevalainen.
"One battle has gone past with a triumph by the greatest team and crew imaginable. You could think we've been lucky but luck never comes to us without hard work, heart and faith. I my self couldn't thank the fantastic Montreal crew enough and you, the fans of Nightwish, for believing into this project. Keep it up. There are still miles to go. The journey to Imaginaerum continues, and for now, I'd like to say thank you for your support.
"Stobe Harju - The Director, Imaginaerum (Montreal, Canada 9th Oct, 2011)"
Nightwish Announces First Dates Of European Tour
Nightwish announced the first set of dates for the European tour in support of "Imaginaerum." The long awaited album is scheduled for release on November 30, 2011 (Finland), December 2, 2011 (EU) and January 12, 2012 (North America).
Confirmed dates on the European tour are as follows:
04/10/2012 Lisebergshallen - Göteborg, Sweden
04/11/2012 Falconer Theater - Copenhagen, Denmark
04/13/2012 Heineken Music Hall - Amsterdam, Netherlands
04/14/2012 ISS Dome - Düsseldorf, Germany
04/16/2012 Forest National - Brussels, Belgium
04/17/2012 Bercy - Paris, France
04/18/2012 Zenith - Nantes, France
04/20/2012 Halle Tony Garnier - Lyon, France
04/21/2012 Rockhal Luxembourg, Luxembourg
04/23/2012 Jahrhunderthalle - Frankfurt, Germany
04/24/2012 Hallenstadion - Zurich, Switzerland
04/25/2012 Forum - Milano, Italy
04/27/2012 Gasometer - Vienna, Austria
04/29/2012 Budapest Arena - Budapest, Hungary
04/30/2012 Tesla (T-Mobile Arena) - Prague, Czech Republic
05/01/2012 Arena - Leipzig, Germany
05/03/2012 O2 World - Hamburg, Germany
05/05/2012 Arena - Nuremberg, Germany
05/06/2012 Schleyerhalle - Stuttgart, Germany
05/08/2012 Krizanke - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Kamelot Added To 70,000 Tons Of Metal Lineup
The organizers of the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise have issued the following announcement about adding Kamelot to the 2012 lineup:
"Tonight they anchored in the Tampa Bay where it came to them like a knight in a dark night: Please welcome Kamelot on board 70,000 Tons of Metal, The World's Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival. Are they staying in the Sunshine State for longer or will they sail onwards? You shall know soon..."
The cruise sets sail on January 23rd, 2012 from Miami FL and returns on January 27th. So far the following 26 out of a total of 40 bands on board are known:
AMORPHIS
ATHEIST
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CORONER
DARK FUNERAL
ELUVEITIE
GOD DETHRONED
GRAVE DIGGER
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
KAMELOT
MOONSORROW
MY DYING BRIDE
NIGHTWISH
OVERKILL
PENTAGRAM
PESTILENCE
RIOT
SAMAEL
STRATOVARIUS
SUFFOCATION
TANKARD
THERION
TRISTANIA
VIRGIN STEELE
WHIPLASH
Atheist Confirmed For 70,000 Tons Of Metal
The organizers of the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise have issued the following announcement about Atheist being the latest act confirmed for the festival:
"70,000 Tons of Metal, The World's Biggest Floating Heavy Metal Festival passed the Florida Straight and then turned North. They decided to make a short stop in Sarasota to look for more signs, but the people there don't believe in signs, in fact they don't believe in anything, they are ATHEIST! 25 out of 40 as they continue to sail along the US Gulf Coast...
"Make no mistake, 70,000 Tons of Metal is not your grandma's cruise. It's also not one of the cruises that share the ship with normal cruise guests. This is an all heavy metal cruise! Can you imagine that? A whole luxury cruise ship full of metalheads? And since there is no backstage area you will have the opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It's like everyone has a backstage pass! So far 25 out of a total of 40 bands on board are known: More...
Nightwish Announces U.S. Release For "Imaginaerum"
Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish announced the U.S. release date for "Imaginaerum" as January 12, 2012. Previously, the band announced that the new LP would be released on November 30, 2011 (Finland) and December 2, 2011 (Europe).
Nightwish Posts Update On "Imaginaerum" Movie
Keyboardist/writer Tuomas Holopainen posted the following update on the upcoming "Imaginaerum" movie. The movie will accompany the new LP of the same name, which is scheduled for release on November 30, 2011 in Finland and December 2, 2011 in Europe.
"Yesterday I had the chance to walk into the studio for the first time and see the set-up, props and dresses, and meet the actors. I was blown away by everything I saw, from the dedication of the people working there to the otherworldly atmosphere of the different stages. I had my make-up tests and dress fittings done, and truly enjoyed seeing myself as a gray and wrinkled 50-year-old. Ha!
4 years in the making, and finally 'Imaginaerum' is coming alive in a most beautiful way. I can`t help feeling completely awestruck and grateful for the chance of doing something that was nothing but an insane (but sincere) idea a few years ago."
Nightwish Announces "Imaginaerum" Release Date
Nightwish have announced that the much anticipated forthcoming LP "Imaginaerum" will be released in Finalnd on November 30, 2011 and the rest of Europe on December 2, 2011. No North American release date has been announced as of yet.
The first single "Storytime" is scheduled for release on November 11, 2011.
"Imaginaerum" track listing is:
1. Taikatalvi
2. Storytime
3. Ghost River
4. Slow, Love, Slow
5. I Want My Tears Back
6. Scaretale
7. Arabesque
8. Turn Loose The Mermaids
9. Rest Calm
10. The Crow, The Owl And The Dove
11. Last Ride Of The Day
12. Song Of Myself
13. Imaginaerum
Keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen had these comments about the album's artwork (seen below): "Originally, this was supposed to be the centerfold image of the album but once I and some mates saw the final image, we immediately knew that the hunt for the actual cover artwork was over. I believe this is Toxic Angel's finest piece of work yet, capturing the deepest essence of what Imaginaerum is all about. The power of imagination and places of wordless wonders, magic and awe, of longing and the surreal. I emphasized from the start that not a single living thing should be seen in the picture, and Toxic was able to create that sublime but desolate, 'all this waiting for you, and you only' - feeling. All you need is the courage to enter."
Suffocation Added To 70,000 Tons Of Metal
Suffocation is the latest act to be confirmed for the upcoming 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, which sets sail on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty of the Seas" from Miami, FL. So far 22 of a total of 40 bands have been confirmed. The current list is as follows:
AMORPHIS
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CORONER
DARK FUNERAL
ELUVEITIE
GOD DETHRONED
GRAVE DIGGER
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
MOONSORROW
MY DYING BRIDE
NIGHTWISH
OVERKILL
PESTILENCE
SAMAEL
STRATOVARIUS
SUFFOCATION
TANKARD
THERION
TRISTANIA
VIRGIN STEELE
WHIPLASH
Nightwish Reveals Info On New Single "Storytime"
Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish announced that the first single from the forthcoming LP "Imaginaerum" will be called "Storytime," The single is now available for pre-order at this location. The single is available in digipak CD and gate-fold vinyl.
The track list for the "Storytime":
1. Storytime (Radio edit)
2. Storytime (Album version)
3. Storytime (Instrumental version)
The single will be released on November 11, 2011 through Nuclear Blast Records. The full "Imaginaerum" LP track list with teasers of the songs will be available in a week.
The artwork for the single is here:
A teaser video for "Storytime" can be seen here:
Cannibal Corpse To Play 70,000 Tons Of Metal
Cannibal Corpse is the latest act to be confirmed for the upcoming 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise. The currently announced acts (with 19 of 40 being confirmed so far) are as follows:
AMORPHIS
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CORONER
DARK FUNERAL
ELUVEITIE
GOD DETHRONED
GRAVE DIGGER
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
MOONSORROW
MY DYING BRIDE
NIGHTWISH
PESTILENCE
SAMAEL
STRATOVARIUS
TANKARD
THERION
TRISTANIA
VIRGIN STEELE
The cruise will sail Monday, January 23rd, 2012 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty of the Seas” from Miami FL to George Town, Cayman Islands and will not return you to the real world for four days until Friday, January 27th, 2012.
Nightwish Changes Album Title And Film Slightly
Nightwish has announced that: "[t]o avoid confusion about different things called 'Imaginarium' next album and the title of the film will be changed to 'Imaginaerum'".
"Imaginaerum" is scheduled for release late this year through Nuclear Blast Records.
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