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10.30.2008

NIGHTWISH US TOUR DATES POSTED!

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have confirmed their two-week May 2009 U.S. tour. Danish metal rock 'n' rollers Volbeat are the support act for NIGHTWISH's final North American Dark Passion Play tour. Pre-sale tickets are available now at http://enterthevault.com

5/1/2009 Webster Theatre Hartford, CT
5/2/2009 Nokia Theatre New York, NY
5/3/2009 Crocodile Rock Allentown, PA
5/5/2009 Sonar Baltimore, MD
5/6/2009 Club Oasis Louisville, KY
5/8/2009 Pop's Sauget, IL
5/9/2009 Diamond Ballroom Oklahoma City, OK
5/11/2009 Pavilion @ Concrete Street Corpus Christi, TX
5/12/2009 Warehouse Live Houston, TX
5/14/2009 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA

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10.14.2008

SOMETHING'S UP ON THE ISLANDER VID PAGE

GO HERE to get in on an exclusive contest happening at the video page home of Nightwish's "The Islander". The contest is way easy and, yes, you can win some pretty cool free shit by participating. GO GO GO GO!

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10.06.2008

NEW SITE CHANGES!

You may have noticed that over the past few months quiet changes have been made to the site. First we gave you new artist pages. Check out your favorite and you'll find widgets, videos, music, and much more. Plus they look great.

A few weeks back we also updated our Artists page. You'll see highlighted artists up top in blue. These change as artists are updated with news, video, and music. This is a great page to make your first port-of-call after the news section!

Today we've relaunched three other pages. Music and Video are all new. You can now embed all of our music and video posted to the site in your blog, web site, or MySpace/Facebook profiles. At the right of these pages you'll see charts driven by what YOU do on our site. You can also leave comments at all songs and videos, rate them, and favorite them in our new profile system (more on that in a sec).

The Releases page has gotten a huge makeover. Every album now has its own home page where you can see the available tracks, rate it, leave a review, or comment on others' reviews. Snazzy huh?

Finally, we just launched our new profile pages. If you're a subscriber to our email newsletters, you can log in, add your own picture, keep track of the latest updates on our site (and partner sites), follow your favorite videos and music, and tell us what bands you want to hear about.

Of course, many of these new features require that you be a member of the site to use them, so please join today!

We are, of course, in a beta phase and need your help to make the site work the best for YOU. If you see any problems or want to suggest changes to the new features, please send an email to webmaster@roadrunnerrecords.com with "NEW SITE REPORT" in the subject line. If you receive an error, please be as detailed as possible, including what page you were on, what browser you are using, and copy any error message you receive into the body of the email.

Please feel free to leave comments here below!

Cheers!

Jeremy Rosen

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09.15.2008

NIGHTWISH GALLERY POSTED!

Denise Elfenbein took some great shots at the Nightwish show in Tempe, Arizona at The Marquee Theatre.

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09.02.2008

WHO'S SEEING NIGHTWISH THIS TOUR?

Your favorite Finnish metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off a third U.S. tour in support of their new album, Dark Passion Play. It began this past Friday and will run through the end of September.

Check out this awesome live gallery by Jeremy Saffer taken at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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1. CESAR WOORE SAID...

im going to see nightwish on friday sept 12th at slims in san francisco. its going to be awesome. 1st time seeing them play live. i have all the discs

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2. LIZZETH SAID...

i might see them the 27 at the nokia theatre...firt time too! they're awesome!

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3. IAN SAID...

Going to see them the 21st in St. Pete. This will be the 2nd time seeing them and I can't wait. I love this band.

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Equal parts epic metal and gothic symphony, Nightwish stand alone. They blend soaring keyboards and operatic vocals with shredding guitars and jagged rhythms for a style of cinematic, orchestral heavy music all their own. 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. Filling vocalist Tarja Turunen's vacant spot with newcomer Anette Olzon, the band is now stronger than ever. They have also crafted a record that's heavy, hypnotic and downright powerful.

Nightwish's style has established them as one of the premier female-fronted metal bands. With overpowering keyboard tones reminiscent of classic film scores, the band separates itself. Their combination of seductive, emotional vocals and gallant guitar melodies brings to mind both Evanescence and Iced Earth. Yet, Nightwish have crafted a distinct sound. 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. In 2000, Wishmaster cemented the band's rabid fan following and led to their first U.S. distribution. 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. Nightwish embraced their metallic and classical influences to the fullest and completely established themselves.

In 2004, the band's first Roadrunner Records release and fifth studio effort Once would gain them a foothold in the U.S. They launched a hotly-anticipated tour in The States, packing sold-out theaters across the country. Over the course of the year, Once surpassed sales of one million units worldwide. The album featured the single "Nemo," with an entrancing video courtesy of director Antti Jokinen (Eminem). Once eventually garnered the band five awards at the Finnish Grammy Awards including both "Band of the Year" and "The Best Selling Album of the Year." These accolades would solidify Nightwish as an international force.

After a highly successful world tour in 2005, the band underwent a drastic lineup change. They severed ties with Tarja via an open letter. Fans and the media clamored for a replacement, and questions ran rampant. Though most artists might not be able to recover from a split like this, Nightwish aren't most artists. The band would check out over 2,000 applications from singers worldwide until they found Anette Olzon. Upon her first visit to Finland, Anette met the band and immediately clicked with them. They announced her addition shortly after. The sexy Swedish singer elevates Nightwish to the next level with a dynamic voice that breathes charisma and life into the new songs.

Even with the absence of Tarja, Nightwish has crafted an epic, infectious and potent sixth release in the form of Dark Passion Play. Tuomas Holopainen's keys create huge melodies that are deep, gothic and sensual, while Emppu Vuorinen's guitars hit with an urgent crunch. The record represents the culmination of the band's evolution and success. It's a dark, yet infectious journey, featuring all of the elements that fans love about Nightwish-from the symphonic keyboards to the divine melodies. At the forefront of the new music is Anette. Her voice hypnotizes with a diverse range, complementing both the metallic guitars and orchestral keys perfectly. The new songs are some of Nightwish's most adventurous and powerful. Leadoff single "Bye Bye Beautiful" starts with a precise, calculated riff locked in with warm electronic keys. Then the song launches into vibrant vocal interplay between Anette and Marco with an incendiary and catchy chorus. "7 Days to the Wolves" features galloping guitars with swirling orchestrations and visual lyrics that captivate. On "Master Passion Greed," epic riffs and keyboards create an inviting, yet intense embrace. Heavy guitars crescendo into an incredible vocal explosion. Meanwhile, "Amaranth" has a power metal rhythm that builds with a serious urgency.

However, Nightwish have further experimented, embracing their new singer's immense talent and venturing beyond the norm. "Eva" highlights Anette's versatility, allowing her voice to take center stage and simply soar. The ballad showcases ethereal keyboards and a hauntingly gorgeous chorus.

Ultimately, Nightwish have made a career out of breaking the rules. Their sound could never simply be categorized, and they have managed to continually evolve with each album. With their first U.S. tour with Anette this fall and Dark Passion Play out October 2^nd, Nightwish are bound to secure their spot at the top.

All upcoming tour dates

Date	Venue	Address	Other Info
5.1.2009	Webster Theatre	31 Webster St. Hartford, CT 06114 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH Headline, Volbeat support .
5.2.2009	Nokia Theatre	1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHWISH Headline, Volbeat support.
5.3.2009	Crocodile Rock	520-524 Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 18101 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH Headline, Volbeat support.
5.5.2009	Sonar	407 E. Saratoga Street Baltimore, MD 21202 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH Headline, Volbeat support.
5.6.2009	Club Oasis	8114 Shobe Lane Louisville, KY 40223 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHWISH Headline, Volbeat support.
5.8.2009	Pop's	1403 Mississippi Ave Sauget, IL 62201 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH Headline, Volbeat support.
5.9.2009	Diamond Ballroom	8001 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73149 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH Headline, Volbeat support.
5.11.2009	Pavillion @ Concrete Street	717 Power St Corpus Christi, TX 85201 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH Headline, Volbeat support.
5.12.2009	Warehouse Live	813 St. Emanuel Street Houston, TX 77003 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH Headline, Volbeat support.
5.14.2009	The Masquerade	695 North Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30308 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH Headline, Volbeat support.

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Release Date: 09.02.2008

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The Sound of Nightwish Reborn

As Finland's symphonic metal heroes Nightwish begin what will be the third and final US tour on their landmark Dark Passion Play album, they've helped us put together an album of B-sides and rare tracks entitled The Sound of Nightwish Reborn which not only contains album B-sides like "Escapist" and "While Your Lips Are Still Red" but also rare demo recordings from the days before Annette Olzen was chosen to front the band! With bassist and co-vocalist Marco handling vocals you can hear that despite a change in vocalists, Nightwish was still firing on all cylinders. In fact, they sounded like a band that probably had more to prove than ever. This is a must for any Nightwish fan and only available via I-Tunes and your regular fine online retailers.

Tracks:

1. Reach ("Amaranth [ listen/comment ]" demo) - demo session pre album*

2. Eva (demo version) - demo session pre album*

3. While Your Lips Are Still Red - Theme from "Lieska!" (B-side) album session

4. Escapist (B-side) album session

5. Amaranth [ listen/comment ] (orchestral version) album session

6. Eva (Orchestral Version)

7. Bye Bye Beautiful [ listen/comment ] DJ Orkidea remix

8. Meadows of Heaven (orchestral version) album session

9. The Poet and The Pendulum (demo version) pre-album*

*Demo versions recorded prior to Annette Olzon joining Nightwish. Marco Tapani Hietala on vocals.

Format: CD
Release Date: 10.02.2007

Dark Passion Play

Nightwish will release their new album, Dark Passion Play - the first to feature new vocalist Anette Olzon - on October 2nd, and fans of the band will be pleased to discover that it just may be their best yet!

Tracks:

1. The Poet And The Pendulum
2. Bye Bye Beautiful [ listen/comment ]
3. Amaranth [ listen/comment ]
4. Cadence Of Her Last Breath
5. Master Passion Greed
6. Eva
7. Sahara
8. Whoever Brings The Night
9. For The Heart I Once Had
10. The Islander [ listen/comment ]
11. Last Of the Wilds
12. 7 Days To The Wolves
13. Meadows Of Heaven
14. Reach [Amaranth [ listen/comment ] Demo Version]

Special Edition: Disc 2
1. The Poet And The Pendulum [Instrumental]
2. Bye Bye Beautiful [ listen/comment ] [Instrumental]
3. Amaranth [ listen/comment ] [Instrumental]
4. Cadence Of Her Last Breath [Instrumental]
5. Master Passion Greed [Instrumental]
6. Eva [Instrumental]
7. Sahara [Instrumental]
8. Whoever Brings The Night [Instrumental]
9. For The Heart I Once Had [Instrumental]
10. The Islander [ listen/comment ] [Instrumental]
11. Last Of the Wilds [Instrumental]
12. 7 Days To The Wolves [Instrumental]
13. Meadows Of Heaven [Instrumental]

Format: CD
Release Date: 10.05.2004

Once

The Nightwish Once release comes to North America. In fact, the latest CD from these European phenoms contains extras not found on this same release from across the Atlantic. In particular, bonus tracks "White Night Fantasy" and "Live To Tell The Tale," and the video for "Wish I Had An Angel." Metal, goth, and operatic qualities all at 'once.' If you like Lacuna Coil and/or Evanescence, you will love Nightwish.

Tracks:

1. Dark Chest Of Wonders
   2. Wish I Had An Angel
   3. Nemo [ listen/comment ]
   4. Planet Hell
   5. Creek Mary’s Blood
   6. The Siren
   7. Dead Gardens
   8. Romanticide
   9. Ghost Love Score
10. Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan
11. Higher Than Hope
12. White Night Fantasy
13. Live To Tell The Tale

All current galleries

Dark Passion Play Tour in Tempe, AZ at The Marquee Theatre

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Dark Passion Play Tour, Live at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts

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Live in Toronto - Dec 2004

Nightwish live in Toronto (Dec 18, 2004) - all photos courtesy of Mark Coatsworth at

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'Once' Commercial Photoshoot

Shot in Helsinki, FI by Toni Härkönen - 2004

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Live at the Palladium - August 2004

The Palladium - Worcester, MA - 8.20.04 - Photos courtesy of Jeremy Saffer - www.jeremysaffer.com

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Live at B.B. King's NY - August 2004

B.B. King's - NYC - 8.22.04 - Photos courtesy of Kristina Sisti of Showandtellonline.com

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