Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band formed in 1996. Their music is known for its orchestral elements, metal instrumentation, and operatic vocals.
Formed in 1996 by Tuomas Holopainen as a project that melded metal music and classical music
Their debut album, Angels Fall First, was released in 1997
Their breakthrough album, Oceanborn, was released in 1998 and earned them widespread recognition
The band has gone through several member changes over the years, with some of their most significant changes being the departure of lead singer, Tarja Turunen, and the introduction of their current lead singer, Floor Jansen
Their most recent album, Human. :II: Nature., was released in 2020
A Dutch symphonic metal band formed in 2002
A Dutch symphonic metal band formed in 1996
A Dutch symphonic metal band formed in 2002
Debut album released in 1997
Breakthrough album released in 1998
Album released in 2004 with the debut of lead singer, Tarja Turunen
Album released in 2015 with the debut of Floor Jansen as lead singer
Most recent album released in 2020
Floor Jansen is Nightwish's current lead singer.
Nightwish's music is considered symphonic metal.
Tuomas Holopainen is the founder of Nightwish.
Yes, Nightwish has won multiple awards, including several Finnish Emma Awards.
The meaning behind the name Nightwish is not clear, but it is believed to be a combination of the words 'night' and 'wish' in reference to the idea of dreaming at night.