Album: Once by Nightwish (2004)
Genre: Symphonic Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Boisterous
Record Label: Nuclear Blast
Format: Album

Description: Once is the fifth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, released on June 7, 2004 by Nuclear Blast, and the last to feature Tarja Turunen on lead vocals. In an interview, Tuomas Holopainen (main song writer of the band) said that it is up to the listener to find out the meaning of the title Once. Every name has a meaning — though, he doesn't feel comfortable talking about it.

Artist Background: Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and lead singer Tarja Turunen. The band soon picked up drummer Jukka Nevalainen, and then bassist Sami Vänskä after the release of its debut album, Angels Fall First (1997). In 2002, Vänskä was replaced by Marco Hietala, who also took over the male vocalist role previously filled by Holopainen or guest singers. Although Nightw... Part of the Kitee, Finland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Symphonic Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Tarja, Within Temptation, Epica, Xandria

Music Scene: Part of the Kitee, Finland music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Symphonic Metal movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Symphonic Metal, Metal, Boisterous, 2000s, Album, Nuclear Blast

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


Once is the fifth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, released on June 7, 2004 by Nuclear Blast, and the last to feature Tarja Turunen on lead vocals. In an interview, Tuomas Holopainen (main song writer of the band) said that it is up to the listener to find out the meaning of the title Once. Every name has a meaning — though, he doesn't feel comfortable talking about it.

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