Recommendation

[Tic3]

I never wouldda thuk it possible. Shows ya what I know. Not only is it possible, it's pretty damned great!

Finnish band Nightwish combines heavy metal with elements of classical opera into an interesting musical experience. Formed around a campfire in 1996, Nightwish began as just a couple friends with an acoustic guitar and an incredibly talented classically trained vocalist (Tarja Turunen).

Their debut album, "Angels Fell First" was released in 1997, and quickly made its way to number 31 on the Finnish charts. Their second album, "Oceanborn" was released in 1998 and climbed to number five, and the single "Sacrement of Wilderness" held the number one spot on the singles charts for weeks. Their third album, "Wishmaster" was released in 2000 and went straight to number one on the charts.

Nightwish have released two additional albums: "Over the Hills and Far Away" in 2001 and "Century Child" in 2003. They have also released two DVD's and are currently working on their sixth album.

If you've never heard this band before and are looking for something different (heavy metal music with female opera-style vocals), give this band a listen.

You can download some of their songs from their website at http://www.nightwish.com/english/mp3.html.

Recommended Songs:

Bless The Child

Sacrement of Wilderness

Passion and the Opera

Bare Grace Misery

Tic3

[Shawn]

Thanks for both recommendations tic3

:jammin:

[Wolfie]

I started to listening to them a while back. Thier music is bit different but it its pretty good.