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Nightwish is a Finnish Symphonic Power Metal Band formed in 1996 in the hometown of Kitee. nightwish is consider on of the bands responsible for the development and rise of popularity of the Symphonic Metal genre. The band rose to fame in their home country with the released of their debut CD Angels Fall First but did not achieve worldwide fame until the released of Oceanborn and Wishmaster. Their 2004 released Once gave the band fame in the United States. In 2007 Nightwish released their darkest and highest selling album Dark Passion Play.
The current band line-up is:
Anette Olzon-Vocals
Tuomas Holopainen-Keyboards
Emppu Vuorinen-Guitar
Marco Hietala-Bass,Vocals
Jukka Nevalainen-Drums
Former Members are:
Tarja Turunen-Vocals(1996-2005)
Sami Vanska-Bass(1996-2001)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoNightwish is of Finnish nationality.While the bands current singer Anette Olzon is of Swedish nationality.
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∙ 13y agoThe original members of Nightwish all came from Finland. The frontwoman after Tarja, however, comes from Sweden.
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∙ 8y agoA little update to that answer.. they are currently (24 June 2015) fronted by Floor Jansen, who is Dutch.
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Is Nightwish a Christian band?
Nightwish is NOT a Christian band.
Does Nightwish play rap?
No, Nightwish are a metal band.
Is Nightwish an anti-Christian band?
Nightwish are not anti-anything.
Bye bye Beautiful was a hit by which band?
Nightwish
How can you contact your favourite band Nightwish?
With a telephone or you can travel.
Is Nightwish a Christian band?
Nightwish is NOT a Christian band.
Does Nightwish play rap?
No, Nightwish are a metal band.
Is Nightwish an anti-Christian band?
Nightwish are not anti-anything.
Bye bye Beautiful was a hit by which band?
Nightwish
How can you contact your favourite band Nightwish?
With a telephone or you can travel.
Why did Tarja Turunen leave Nightwish?
Tarja Turunen was fired from Nightwish after their final concert on the Once tour. The letter given to her that terminated her involvement with Nightwish stated that they had not talked for a year, that the band felt that she was being greedy, and that she did not have Nightwish as a priority anymore.Disagreements between the band and her husband also played a factor in her dismissal. A copy of the letter given to her can be found on the Nightwish website, at http://www.nightwish.com/en/article/6
What type of band is nightwish?
They are a Power Metal and Symphonic Metal band.
Has anyone ever listened to the Nightwish band from Finland.?
Yes xDDD
Where to buy a Nightwish t-shirt besides eBay?
Through Nightwish's offical website or at store such as Hot Topic. You can also find them on http://www.nuclearblast.de/showShopSearchResult.php?search=nightwish&Action=showShopSearchResult&searchtype=band
What is was band with Night in the name that had a lead singer with a high pitched voice?
Nightwish. [:
What was the original title of Amaranth when the metal band Nightwish began making some demos?
The original title of the song Amaranth was Reach. The song was first recorded by the metal band Nightwish, but the name of the song and some of the lyrics were changed when the band got a new vocalist.
How long had Anette Olzon listen to Nightwish before joining the band?
When asked that question in a interview, Olzon answered that she did not.No she didn't. She was a singer for an ABBA tribute band.
