Frozen Crown is a power metal band from Milan, Lombardy, Italy, formed in 2017 and recognized for its powerful blend of classic European power metal and modern melodic metal influences. Emerging from the vibrant Italian metal scene, the band has built a strong reputation through high energy compositions, fast and precise guitar riffs, and memorable choruses that appeal to both traditional power metal fans and newer listeners.
Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. In 2001 Marko Hietala joined to Nightwish as a vocalist and a bass player. In May 2007 Nightwish announced Anette Olzon as Turunen's replacement.
Crusader is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band Saxon, released in 1984. The album represents a transitional moment in the band’s career, blending their classic N W O B H M sound with a more polished, mid 1980s heavy metal production. Crusader features powerful riffs, melodic hooks, and anthemic songwriting, with the title track becoming one of Saxon’s most recognizable songs.
Imaginaerum is the seventh studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. According to Nightwish songwriter Tuomas Holopainen, the album is a concept album that tells the story of an old composer who is reminiscing of his youth on his deathbed. The album was produced alongside the movie of the same name, directed by Stobe Harju, who previously directed Nightwish's " The Islander" music video, and the album and the film share the same themes and general story.
“ Storytime” is a single by the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, released in 2011 as the lead single from their concept album Imaginaerum. The song serves as an introduction to the album’s cinematic universe, combining symphonic metal, orchestral arrangements, and a strong sense of fantasy driven storytelling.
