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07.28.2008

NIGHTWISH INVADES THE U.S.

Finland's Nightwish will once again tour U.S. soil, hitting all major markets and cities along the way. The band will bring its massively popular yet refreshingly unique blend of progressive Euro metal, fueled by the siren-like vocals of Anette Olzon, to North American shores for the third and final trek in support of last year's Dark Passion Play, which has sold nearly 75,000 copies since its September 2007 release.

Coinciding with the tour, the band will also release a digital-only collection of demos and B-sides titled The Sound of Nightwish Reborn, available through all digital service providers, on September 2. This release, which clocks in at nearly 70 minutes of music, retains "must have" status for all Nightwish diehards, since it includes a bevy of exclusive material, such as demo versions of songs from the Dark Passion Play sessions that were recorded prior to Olzon joining the band and that feature Marco Tapani Hietala handling the vocals, as well as B-sides.

The track listing for The Sound of Nightwish Reborn is as follows. Songs marked with a (*) indicate pre-Olzon demo versions.

1.Eva (Demo version) - Demo session, pre-album*

2.Reach ("Amaranth" Demo) - Demo session, pre-album*

3.While Your Lips Are Still Red - B-side, pre-album

4.Escapist - B-side, Album session

5.The Poet and The Pendulum - Demo version, pre-album*

6.Bye Bye Beautiful (DJ Orkidea remix) - Album session

7.Meadows of Heaven" - Orchestral version, album session

8.Amaranth - Orchestral version, album session

9.The Escapist - Instrumental Version, album session

Tour dates are listed below, as well.

08/29/08 The Trocadero, Philadelphia

08/30/08 The Palladium, Worcester

09/1/08 Metropolis, Montreal

09/2/08 Docks Nightclub, Toronto

09/4/08 Agora Ballroom, Cleveland

09/5/08 Harpo's, Detroit

09/6/08 House of Blues, Chicago

09/9/08 Showbox SoDo, Seattle

09/10/08 Roseland Grill, Portland

09/12/08 The Fillmore, San Francisco

09/13/08 The Wiltern, Los Angeles

09/14/08 Marquee Theatre, Tempe

09/16/08 Palladium Ballroom, Dallas

09/17/08 La Zona Rosa, Austin

09/19/08 Meridian, Houston

09/20/08 House of Blues, New Orleans

09/21/08 Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg

09/23/08 Valarium, Knoxville

09/24/08 Tremont Music Hall, Charlotte

09/26/08 Rams Head Live, Baltimore

09/27/08 Nokia Theatre, New York

Nightwish are an international metal sensation, holding four times Platinum certification in their native Finland and a Gold certification in Germany. The band's female-fronted, epic yet goth metal forces people to stand up and take notice. The band has impressively moved 75,000 units of Dark Passion Play on the back of 11 sold-out U.S. shows, proving that Nightwish are the type of band that inspire fierce and dedicated loyalty. Prior to that, the band released Once in 2004 and enjoyed their first American tour, which was completely sold out.

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06.11.2008

COMPLETELY UNREADABLE BAND LOGO OF THE WEEK!

Alright kids its that time again. Here is the newest Completely Unreadable Band Logo for the week from the lads at Metalsucks.net. Three lucky winners get a copy of Nightwish's Dark Passion Play. CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

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06.03.2008

CHECK OUT NIGHTWISH'S "THE ISLANDER"

Check out "The Islander", the newest video from Nightwish, on the Roadrunner YouTube Channel!

You can Subscribe to the channel to stay in touch with the newest videos we've got on tap! Ten lucky subscribers will be the proud recipient of TEN FREE CDS! Head to the Roadrunner YouTube Channel and SUBSCRIBE NOW!

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05.27.2008

NIGHTWISH - NEW VIDEO POSTED

Up now is the video for Nightwish's latest single, "The Islander" from their latest album, Dark Passion Play. The clip was was shot last autumn in Rovaniemi, Finland and was directed by Stobe Harju.

Click here or below, it is this weeks feature on our video page!

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03.31.2008

NIGHTWISH RETURNS TO NORTH AMERICAN SOIL

Finnish sensations NIGHTWISH can't and won't be stopped. The female-fronted, Euro-metal band returns to the US for their second headlining tour in support of the phenomenally epic new album, Dark Passion Play, which has scanned over 60,000 copies since its September 2007 release.

This tour, which crisscrosses the US and Canada, comes hot on the heels of the band's sold out Fall tour, where they debuted new singer
Anette Olzon to their legion of adoring and curious fans.
These same fans continue to clamor for another dose of Nightwish's soaring, symphonic metal and they're about to get it! Lauded by Outburn as a
"damn fine collection of tunes" and by Time Out New York as "utterly compelling, Dark Passion Play sets the standard for progressive,
sweeping and room-filling metal that does anything but paint by numbers. Expect the band to perform plenty of new compositions, as well as "classics" from 2004's Once.

Tour dates are as follows:

May 5 -Starland Ballroom, Sayerville, NJ

May 6 -Webster Theater, Hartford, CT

May 7 -The Chance, Poughkeepsie, NY

May 9 -Centre du Foire, Quebec, QUE

May 11 -Cowboy's Ranch, London, ONT

May 14 -Garrick Centre, Winnipeg, MB

May 15 -The Drink, Regina, SAS

May 16 -Starlite Room, Edmonton, ALB

May 17 -McEwan Hall, Calgary, ALB

May 19 -Sugar Nightclub, Victoria, BC

May 20 -Croatian Cultural Centre, Vancouver, BC

May 22 -Boardwalk, Orangevale, CA

May 23 -House Of Blues, San Diego, CA

May 24 -House Of Blues, Las Vegas, NV

May 26 -Ogden Theater, Denver, CO

May 27 -Granada, Lawrence, KS

May 28 -Pop's, Sauget, IL

May 30 -Headliner's, Louisville, KY

May 31 -The Pearl Room, Mokena, IL

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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.

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Date	Venue	Address	Other Info
8.29.2008	The Trocadero	1003 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
8.30.2008	The Palladium	261 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.4.2008	Agora Ballroom	5000 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44103 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.5.2008	Harpo's	14238 Harper Detroit, MI 48213 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.9.2008	Showbox SoDo	1700 First Ave. South Seattle, WA 97209 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.10.2008	Roseland Grill	10 NW 6th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.12.2008	The Fillmore	1805 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94115 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.13.2008	The Wiltern	3790 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.14.2008	Marquee Theatre	730 N. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85821 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.16.2008	Palladium Ballroom	1135 South Lamar Dallas, TX 75215 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.17.2008	La Zona Rosa	612 West Fourth St. Austin, TX 78701 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.19.2008	Meridian	1503 Charttres Street Houston, TX 77003 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.20.2008	House of Blues	225 Decatur New Orleans, LA 70130 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.21.2008	Jannus Landing	16 2nd St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33701 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.23.2008	Valarium	1213 Western Ave. Knoxville, TN 37919 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.24.2008	Tremont Music Hall	400 West Tremont Ave Charlotte, NC 28299 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.26.2008	Rams Head Live	20 Market Place Baltimore, MD 21202 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.
9.27.2008	Nokia Theatre	1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 View Google Map	All Ages: NIGHTWISH headline, Sonata Arctica support.

Format: CD
Release Date: 10.02.2007

Dark Passion Play [Regular & Collectors' Editions]

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
3. Amaranth
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
11. Last Of the Wilds
12. 7 Days To The Wolves
13. Meadows Of Heaven
14. Reach [Amaranth Demo Version]

Special Edition: Disc 2
1. The Poet And The Pendulum [Instrumental]
2. Bye Bye Beautiful [Instrumental]
3. Amaranth [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 [Instrumental]
11. Last Of the Wilds [Instrumental]
12. 7 Days To The Wolves [Instrumental]
13. Meadows Of Heaven [Instrumental]

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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
   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

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The Islander

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Amaranth

The first hit single from Nightwish's Dark Passion Play.

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Bye Bye Beautiful

Have an auralgasm with Nightwish's "Bye Bye Beautiful" from their 2007 release Dark Passion Play

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Nemo

A seminal Nightwish classic from Once.

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Wish I Had An Angel

from the Once CD

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Downloadable Videos (free)

The Islander

"Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink..."

Prepare to be spellbound by Nightwish's new video for "The Islander" off Dark Passion Play.

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