NIGHTWISH Reveal NEW Album Title & Cover Artwork (NIGHTWISH Revela el Nombre y la Carátula de su NUEVO Disco)!

Finnish Symphonic Metallers NIGHTWISH have announced that their NEW album is called Endless Forms Most Beautiful and that it will be released on March 27th in Europe, March 30th in the UK and March 31st in the U.S. via Nuclear Blast Records. See the album cover above these words.

The title was inspired by an excerpt from a quote by English naturalist Charles Darwin, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory via his 1859 book On the Origin of Species.

Produced by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnumen, Endless Forms Most Beautiful features album artwork by Finnish artist Toxic Angel and includes adult & childrens choirs, collaborative work with esteemed orchestral arranger Pip Williams, session drum work by Kai Hahto of WINTERSUN (who is sitting in for the ailing NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka Nevalainen), and a guest appearance by evolutionary biologist, writer, and atheist Richard Dawkins.

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NIGHTWISH (la banda de Metal Sinfónico) acaba de anunciar que su NUEVO disco se llama Endless Forms Most Beautiful y que saldrá al mercado el 27 de Marzo en Europa, el 30 de Marzo en el Reino Unido y el 31 de Marzo en los Estados Unidos a través de Nuclear Blast Records. Vean la carátula del disco encima de estas palabras.

El titulo fue inspirado por una cita del naturalista Inglés Charles Darwin, quien es muy conocido por fundamentar la teoría de la evolución en el On the Origin of Species (publicado en 1859).

Endless Forms Most Beautiful fue producido por Tero “TeeCee” Kinnumen y incluye coros de niños y adultos, arreglos orquestales por Pip Williams, baterías por Kai Hahto de WINTERSUN (quien esta remplazando temporalmente a Jukka Nevalainen), y una aparición especial por el biólogo, escritor, y ateista Richard Dawkins. Mientras que la carátula del disco fue diseñada por Toxic Angel.

Related links/Enlaces relacionados:
Nightwish.com

Tarja Turunen: NEW Album Title Release Date Announced!

The very talented Tarja Turunen has announced that her 3rd solo album is called 'Colours In The Dark' and will be out on August 23 via earMUSIC, the Hamburg, Germany-based international rock label which is part of Edel Group.

Despite her light and shiny personality, Tarja's music has always been dressed "in black" — the color of heavy rock, of mystery and elegance.

With Tarja's new album, fans will find out what happens when a splice of color is added to the mix. Or — better said — when the full-color spectrum enters the picture it does not cover the black but makes it shine through with many emotions and landscapes.

We recently spoke with Tarja about her latest musical project 'Colours In The Dark':




Via Blabbermouth

Related links: 
Tarja's official site  
Tarja's Facebook page  
Eagle Rock Entertainment

Tarja Turunen: Reveals More Details About Her 3rd Solo Album!

Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli, or simply Tarja, possesses one of the most unique voices in all of music. You obviously know her for the amazing work she did with NIGHTWISH, but she has clearly moved passed the shadow of the band that made a big mistake when they decided to fire her via a letter.

Tarja has announced that she will be working once again with Dirk Rudolph on the artwork for her new solo album. As she told us during a recent interview (listen below), the album will be out this Summer via earMUSIC.

"You can expect, as before, beautiful photos, maybe more shocking this time". The record was mixed in Austin, Texas with producer Tim Palmer (PEARL JAM, U2). Here are some of the song titles:

- "Lucid Dreamer"
- "Neverlight"
- "500 Letters"
- "Never Enough"

A lyric video for the song "Never Enough" was recently filmed in Zlin, Czech Republic and will make its online debut soon. Tarja says: "I didn't want to make a traditional, boring lyric video for the song, so I am going to appear on the video not just the lyrics of the song…. This video is not what we can call the official first music video from my new album, but just an improved version of a lyric video. The filming took only couple hours with Martin, who worked also on directing my first solo live rock DVD, 'Act I'".





Via Blabbermouth
Related links:
Tarja's official site
Tarja's Facebook page
Eagle Rock Entertainment

Tarja Turunen: 3rd Solo Album, Future In NIGHTWISH & Being A Musician Mother!

Tarja Soile Susanna Turunen Cabuli, or simply Tarja, possesses one of the most unique voices in all of music. You obviously know her for the amazing work she did with NIGHTWISH, the band that decided to fire her via a letter (yes a letter), which obviously reflect the communication problems that the band is famous for.

While this obviously pissed Tarja off, today she sees it as a blessing in disguise. Following her departure from NIGHTWISH, she began her solo career and has never looked back. 2013 is smiling at Tarja, who became a mother last year, and has completed the recording sessions for her third solo studio album. Instead of us telling you about the progress of the album, we decided to give Tarja a call and get an update directly from. She also talks about IF there are any chances of her reuniting with NIGHTWISH. Here is her update:



Related links:
Tarja's official site
Tarja's Facebook page
Eagle Rock Entertainment

Floor Jansen To Rejoin NIGHTWISH As Their Full Time Vocalist?

After closing the Anetter Olzon chapter (Full details HERE), NIGHTWISH has made it clear that the show must go on! Following the departure of Olzon, the band re-recruited the very talented Floor Jansen on October 1 at Showbox Sodo in Seattle, Washington, and the band as a whole couldn't be any happier. While Jansen has stated that she does not plan in rejoining the band full time, we are pretty sure that with the right contract and money offer, Jansen might reconsider and become NIGHTWISH's front woman again!

Jansen made her live debut as the frontwoman of NIGHTWISH on  following the abrupt departure of the band's lead singer of the past five years, Anette Olzon.

The bands mainman Tuomas Holopainen has spoken to Blabbermouth about the the addition of singer Floor Jansen to the group and feels that she is only getting better gig by gig.

"We have done 13 shows with her and every concert has been better than the previous one," he tells Finland's MTV.fi. "We are taking it day by day as much as we can. The vibe in the band is marvellous. We are enjoying every moment."

"We are very much on the same wavelength and we have a similar sense of humor," Holopainen says of his new bandmate.

Stepping into NIGHTWISH was made easier for Jansen by the fact that she has extensive experience in both classical and rock music. Following AFTER FOREVER's split, Jansen launched a brand new project called REVAMP, which has thus far released one album and is prearing to record a follow-up effort.

"She has been in these circles since the late '90s," says Tuomas. "She has toured a lot and has been part of this genre of music. This way, it was easier for her to enter the band."

"[Floor is] a vocal coach herself, so she's very professional," says Tuomas. "The fact that she had about 40 hours to learn 15 songs is quite revealing. She practically learned our tour set on the flight from Amsterdam to Seattle. We're talking about a high-level professional and her attitude is fabulous as well. It can be seen in her stage presence. She clearly enjoys what she does."

This are the featured songs on the video below, featuring Floor Jansen with NIGHTWISH:

00:03 "Storytime"
03:17 "Wish I Had An Angel"
05:13 Floor Jansen introduction
05:47 "Dark Chest of Wonders"
08:28 "Amaranth"
09:14 "Scaretale"



Related links:
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"TURN THE PAGE" (News & Tour Updates - 10/3/2012 Edition) LIVE From Barclay's Center In Brooklyn NY!

Today more than ever before, people want their information fast and presented to them in an original form. While we always strive to bring you the most up to date Heavy Music news and tour updates, we understand that many of you are busy with your own personal lives and lets face it: our generation are lazy readers.

We recently premiered a brand NEW series called "TURN THE PAGE". The concept is very simple, we want to bring you guys the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and post it here on a daily basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.

Without further due, here is the fourth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 10/3/2012 edition. Filmed at New York City's NEW arena "Barclay's Center"! We hope you enjoy it!



Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the right hand side column) ----------------------->

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NIGHTWISH Move On With "Fill In" Singer Floor Jansen - Video Available!

After closing the Anetter Olzon chapter, NIGHTWISH has made it clear that the show must go on! Last night (Tuesday, October 2), the band performed at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon with "fill in" singer Floor Jansen (ex-AFTER FOREVER, REVAMP). A 22-minute compilation of fan-filmed clips can be seen below.

So what happened with Olzon? Well, it seems like Olzon quit the band after the band failed to keep her on the loop regarding their decision to replace her for one show after she had a medical emergency: "I was never asked if it was OK they used Elize (Ryd) and Alissa (White-Gluz) in the show [Friday] night. I don't think it's a good decision they made and I'm sorry for those of you who came to see the whole band but got something else. But I was very ill and this decision wasn't mine."

She continued, "I got very ill and thought it was a kidney stone. I got worse in the evening and started vomiting heavily. The hospital said I should cancel the show and come straight to the ER. I was there all night and they did blood tests, ultrasounds on my kidneys and finally a CT scan. The tests didn't show why I was so ill, but probably the stomach pain has a connection with me having the flu, or just stress.

"They did find something else, though, and for that I'm grateful – if I didn't do the scan, I wouldn't know there's a big cyst in my liver and I need to go check it out at home."

This are the featured songs on the video below:

00:03 "Storytime"
03:17 "Wish I Had An Angel"
05:13 Floor Jansen introduction
05:47 "Dark Chest of Wonders"
08:28 "Amaranth"
09:14 "Scaretale"



Related links:
Nightwish

NIGHTWISH Drama: Anette Olzon Closes Official Blog After Leaving The Band - Last Post Available!

So the NIGHTWISH drama continues. While the band is playing it off as an amicable break up, it seems like former singer Anette Olzon quit the band after the band failed to keep her on the loop regarding their decision to replace her for one show after she had a medical emergency: "I was never asked if it was OK they used Elize (Ryd) and Alissa (White-Gluz) in the show [Friday] night. I don't think it's a good decision they made and I'm sorry for those of you who came to see the whole band but got something else. But I was very ill and this decision wasn't mine."

She continued, "I got very ill and thought it was a kidney stone. I got worse in the evening and started vomiting heavily. The hospital said I should cancel the show and come straight to the ER. I was there all night and they did blood tests, ultrasounds on my kidneys and finally a CT scan. The tests didn't show why I was so ill, but probably the stomach pain has a connection with me having the flu, or just stress.

"They did find something else, though, and for that I'm grateful – if I didn't do the scan, I wouldn't know there's a big cyst in my liver and I need to go check it out at home."

Following this breaking news, Olzon has "closed" her official blog, just hours after it was announced that she was parting ways with the group. In her final message to the fans, she wrote:

"Dear blog readers: With this I say farewell to you and this blog. This blog was a way for me, as the singer in NIGHTWISH, to keep more in touch with you, NIGHTWISH fans. Now when this chapter has ended, there is no more need for me to do this blog and from today I close it.

"I want to thank you all for being my readers for so many years, for your loving support and I wish you all a happy and healthy life! Stay kind to others and live life easy!

"Lots of love, Anette Olzon (from now on just Anette Olsson;=)"

A note from the band: "NIGHTWISH has no intention of cancelling any upcoming shows, and as a result we have decided to bring in a substitute vocalist starting in Seattle 1.10.2012. Her name is Floor Jansen from the Netherlands (ex-AFTER FOREVER, REVAMP), and she has graciously stepped in to help us complete the ”Imaginaerum” world tour."

Related links:
Nightwish

NIGHTWISH Part Ways With Vocalist Anette Olzon Following The Singers Hospitalization - Official Statement Available!

According to Classic Rock, NIGHTWISH's Anette Olzon was forced to sit out the band's show in Denver, Colorado, this past weekend.

Her place was taken by support band Kamelot's backing singers Elize Ryd and Alissa White-Gluz (The Agonist). Olzon explains: "I got very ill and thought it was a kidney stone. I got worse in the evening and started vomiting heavily. The hospital said I should cancel the show and come straight to the ER. I was there all night and they did blood tests, ultrasounds on my kidneys and finally a CT scan. The tests didn't show why I was so ill, but probably the stomach pain has a connection with me having the flu, or just stress.

"They did find something else, though, and for that I'm grateful – if I didn't do the scan, I wouldn't know there's a big cyst in my liver and I need to go check it out at home."

Writing on her official blog, Olzon voiced her displeasure over the fact that NIGHTWISH played a concert without her, stating, "I was never asked if it was OK they used Elize and Alissa in the show [Friday] night. I don't think it's a good decision they made and I'm sorry for those of you who came to see the whole band but got something else. But I was very ill and this decision wasn't mine."

She continued in a separate posting, "This is just music. Like life, sometimes we get ill and shows do get canceled. Rihanna wouldn't ask Britney Spears to sing for her if she was ill."

She concluded, "To think a show is more important than the humans in the band is, for me, so totally not in this world."

Today, the band has released the following statement regarding the future of the band:

"Another chapter of the NIGHTWISH story has ended today. NIGHTWISH and Anette Olzon have decided to part company, in mutual understanding, for the good of all parties involved.

"In recent times it has become increasingly obvious that the direction and the needs of the band were in conflict, and this has led to a division from which we cannot recover.

"NIGHTWISH has no intention of cancelling any upcoming shows, and as a result we have decided to bring in a substitute vocalist starting in Seattle 1.10.2012. Her name is Floor Jansen from the Netherlands (ex-AFTER FOREVER, REVAMP), and she has graciously stepped in to help us complete the ”Imaginaerum” world tour.

"We are all strongly committed to this journey, this vehicle of spirit, and we are sure that this will lead to a brighter future for everyone.

"We forever remain excited about the adventures to come, and we are extremely proud of the two beautiful albums and the wonderful shows we shared together."

- NIGHTWISH & Anette Olzon

We wish Anette a speedy recovery and NIGHTWISH the best of luck on their NEW venture!

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NIGHTWISH & KAMELOT To Destroy North America's Ears - Tour Dates Available!

After one packed-to-the-rafters gig on North American soil held at the Gibson in Los Angeles this past January, Europe's most notorious and revered symphonic Metallers Nightwish will return to the U.S. for a full tour. The band will support the recently released and majestic 'Imaginaerum'.

Tickets for the much-anticipated trek, which launches Sept. 12 in Atlanta before snaking through the rest of the country and wrapping in Florida on Oct. 14, go on sale on May 5. Kamelot will provide direct support.

This is the band's only planned tour of North America, so it's sure to be a hot ticket for the Nightwish faithful.

VIP packages will be offered in the following cities:  Philadelphia, Worcester, Montreal, Columbus , Chicago, Sauget, San Francisco, Anaheim, Austin, New Orleans and Ft. Lauderdale. The packages include one hour early entry, a meet and greet and signed commemorative poster, so it's certainly an enticing offering for diehards.

Nightwish Fall 2012 Tour Dates with Kamelot:

- September 12th – Center Stage- Atlanta, GA
- September 13th – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
- September 15th – Beacon Theatre- New York, NY
- September 16th – Electric Factory- Philadelphia, PA
- September 17th – The Palladium (MA)- Worcester, MA
- September 19th – CEPSUM University of Montreal – Montreal, QUE, Canada
- September 20th – Sound Academy – Toronto, ONT, Canada
- September 21st – Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
- September 23rd- Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI
- September 24th – Congress Theater – Chicago, IL
- September 25th – Pop’s – Sauget, IL
- September 27th - The Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO
- September 28th – Ogden Theater – Denver, CO
- September 29th – The Complex – Salt Lack City, UT
- October 1st – Showbox SODO – Seattle, WA
- October 2nd – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR
- October 3rd – The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
- October 5th – The Grove – Anaheim, CA
- October 6th – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
- October 7th – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
- October 9th – Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK
- October 10th – Emos – Austin, TX
- October 11th – House of Blues – New Orleans, LA
- October 13th – Revolution – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- October 14th – House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, FL

Related links:
NIGHTWISH's Official Site
KAMELOT's Official Site