Nightwish Australian Tour

Official Press Release:

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.

SUNDAY 27 JANUARY - PERTH, METRO FREMANTLE – 18+

Moshtix 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 www.venuetix.com.au,

08 8225 8888

WEDNESDAY 30 JANUARY - MELBOURNE, PALAIS THEATRE–

All Ages Licensed

Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au 0r 136 100

FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY - SYDNEY, ENMORE THEATRE–

Licensed All Ages

Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 & Enmore Theatre Box Office

02 9550 3666 and www.enmoretheatre.com.au