" Century Child," released in 2002, is the fourth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. Marking the debut of bassist Marco Hietala, it is notable for incorporating orchestral elements. The album features a range of tracks, with lyrics primarily by Tuomas Holopainen. This release showcases the band's evolving sound and artistic ambition within the metal genre.
" Wishmaster," the third studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, was released on May 8, 2000. Featuring lyrics by Tuomas Holopainen and music primarily composed by him, the album includes notable tracks such as " She Is My Sin" and " Wishmaster." It showcases the band's signature blend of metal and orchestral elements, solidifying their place in the genre.
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.
Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli, born 17 August 1977, known professionally as Tarja Turunen or simply Tarja, is a Finnish heavy metal singer songwriter. She is a lyric soprano and has a vocal range of three octaves. Turunen studied singing at Sibelius Academy and Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe. She is a professional classical lied singer, and the former lead vocalist of the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, which she founded with Tuomas Holopainen and Emppu Vuorinen in 1996.
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.
