Nightwish Australian Tour
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:27 pm"Dark Passion Play although still very much a Nightwish album is one of the most adventurous outings of the band's history†– Metal Storm
When it comes to epic metal and gothic symphony, Nightwish stand alone.
Nightwish's style has established them as the foremost exponent of the “Operatic Metal†genre; they not only spearheaded the movement but also prompted a myriad of pale imitators following in their wake.
With overpowering keyboard tones and soaring symphony arrangements reminiscent of classic film scores, the band separates itself from their contemporaries. Their distinct combination of seductive, emotional and operatic vocals and gallant guitar melodies has ensured a patriotic fan base across the globe.
The Finnish quintet has remained a bombastic force for the last decade but in 2005 found themselves searching for a new vocalist. In what has turned out to be a pure master stroke Nightwish filled Tarja Turunen's vacant spot with newcomer Anette Olzon, the band is now stronger than ever. The sexy Swedish singer has catapulted Nightwish to the next level with a dynamic and emotive voice that breathes new charisma and life into the songs.
Nightwish has just released its most ambitious offering, Dark Passion Play and they have crafted an epic, infectious and potent record, representing 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 which has produced “an epic album that really puts Nightwish back to the top of melodic metal.†– Ultimate Guitar
Ultimately, Nightwish have made a career out of breaking the rules. Their sound can never be categorized and for the first time ever, long time suffering Australian fans will finally get to witness the cinematic live brilliance of Nightwish in large scale theatre mode, when they tour in January, 2008.
TICKETS ON SALE 9am, THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER
SUNDAY 27 JANUARY PERTH, METRO FREMANTLE – 18+
Moshtix http://www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX (438 849), Amplifier, Galaxy, Mills, Planet (Mt Lawley), Jumbo (Bicton) & Rockeby
TUESDAY 29 JANUARY ADELAIDE, HQ – Licensed All Ages
Venuetix http://www.venuetix.com.au, 08 8225 8888
WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY MELBOURNE, PALAIS THEATRE – All Ages Licensed
Ticketmaster http://www.ticketmaster.com.au 0r 136 100
FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY SYDNEY, ENMORE THEATRE – Licensed All Ages
Ticketek http://www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 & Enmore Theatre Box Office 02 9550 3666 and http://www.enmoretheatre.com.au
SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY BRISBANE, THE TIVOLI – 18+
Ticketek http://www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849, Rockinghorse, Skinnys, Music Mania, Moshpit Music & Kill The Music.
When it comes to epic metal and gothic symphony, Nightwish stand alone.
Nightwish's style has established them as the foremost exponent of the “Operatic Metal†genre; they not only spearheaded the movement but also prompted a myriad of pale imitators following in their wake.
With overpowering keyboard tones and soaring symphony arrangements reminiscent of classic film scores, the band separates itself from their contemporaries. Their distinct combination of seductive, emotional and operatic vocals and gallant guitar melodies has ensured a patriotic fan base across the globe.
The Finnish quintet has remained a bombastic force for the last decade but in 2005 found themselves searching for a new vocalist. In what has turned out to be a pure master stroke Nightwish filled Tarja Turunen's vacant spot with newcomer Anette Olzon, the band is now stronger than ever. The sexy Swedish singer has catapulted Nightwish to the next level with a dynamic and emotive voice that breathes new charisma and life into the songs.
Nightwish has just released its most ambitious offering, Dark Passion Play and they have crafted an epic, infectious and potent record, representing 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 which has produced “an epic album that really puts Nightwish back to the top of melodic metal.†– Ultimate Guitar
Ultimately, Nightwish have made a career out of breaking the rules. Their sound can never be categorized and for the first time ever, long time suffering Australian fans will finally get to witness the cinematic live brilliance of Nightwish in large scale theatre mode, when they tour in January, 2008.
TICKETS ON SALE 9am, THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER
SUNDAY 27 JANUARY PERTH, METRO FREMANTLE – 18+
Moshtix http://www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX (438 849), Amplifier, Galaxy, Mills, Planet (Mt Lawley), Jumbo (Bicton) & Rockeby
TUESDAY 29 JANUARY ADELAIDE, HQ – Licensed All Ages
Venuetix http://www.venuetix.com.au, 08 8225 8888
WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY MELBOURNE, PALAIS THEATRE – All Ages Licensed
Ticketmaster http://www.ticketmaster.com.au 0r 136 100
FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY SYDNEY, ENMORE THEATRE – Licensed All Ages
Ticketek http://www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 & Enmore Theatre Box Office 02 9550 3666 and http://www.enmoretheatre.com.au
SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY BRISBANE, THE TIVOLI – 18+
Ticketek http://www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849, Rockinghorse, Skinnys, Music Mania, Moshpit Music & Kill The Music.
