Equal parts epic metal and gothic symphony, Nightwishs combination of seductive, emotional vocals and dramatic guitar melodies are like a dark embrace you never want to be freed from. They are uncommon and rare. Those unusual, unique and enchanting diamonds washed ashore by the stormy, blustering sonic ocean. Full of romantic and dreamy moments, Nightwish created their own sound long ago and continue to adapt their distinctive and bewitching style, like a score to your most vivid dreams. May their dark star be forever on the rise.
We recently asked frontman Tuomas Holopainen a few questions including why they chose Metal! Read on to see what he had to say
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE METAL?
Originally I couldn’t stand metal, the hardest stuff I could listen to was Gary Moore and Queen. I was more into Finnish pop rock & classical music. The Metallica show in Kansas City in ‘92 changed it all. I was 15 and that was the turning point for me.
WHATS THE BEST KIND OF METAL?
I enjoy almost all the styles, from the traditional thrash to atmospheric metal, from black metal to power metal. The only genres Im struggling with is grind core and death metal. The latest album I bought was actually Cannibal Corpses Torture so Im giving it a shot, haha. It all comes down to good songs and atmosphere, not the genre boundaries.
WHY WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO CHOOSE METAL?
Because of its sincerity. Much like jazz, metal music is pure emotion, rarely calculating and immensely diverse!
YOUR RECOMMENDED NIGHTWISH TRACKS
The songs Gethsemane (from Oceanborn), Dark Chest Of Wonders (from Once) and Storytime (from Imaginaerum).
METAL MIX TAPE - TUOMAS TOP (6)6(6)
1. METALLICA - 'Sad But True
2. PANTERA - 'Mouth For War
3. THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL - 'Why So Lonely
4. TIAMAT - 'Whatever That Hurts
5. SONATA ARCTICA - 'Fullmoon
6. MY DYING BRIDE - 'Cry Of Mankind
