In 2000 the band released their third effort, 'Wishmaster', immediately going platinum at home and selling well over 20,000 units in the U.S. The overseas reactions and a growing cult-like interest in the United States encouraged Century Media to sort out a licensing agreement securing their next studio output for domestic release, as well as the two back catalogue pieces so they could be appreciated by a wider audience. This success led to packed shows in Finland, and soon to continental European shows and ensuing success. At this time, they had three singles in the top 10. The initial offering was soon followed by the even more progressed and adventurous 'Oceanborn', which stayed in the Finnish pop charts for over 30 weeks. Debut 'Angels Fall First' made a huge impression upon the scene thanks to its unique hybrid of sounds and styles, with much of the focus centering on the operatic and enigmatic singing of front woman Tarja. Entranced with their new identity, NIGHTWISH was quickly signed to Finland's premier label, Spinefarm.

Humbly begun in 1997 as keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen's, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and trained operatic vocalist Tarja Turunen's ill received acoustic project, they found balance when they added drummer and percussionist Jukka Nevalainen and opted replace acoustic with electric guitars. 2003's symphonic metal shining star Century Child has set the band upon a stunning adventure in crafting a unique and genre-defining sound. Founded in Kitee, Finland in 1996 - Still active as of 2019ДЇinland's NIGHTWISH has founded a medium where pure angelic vocal beauty combines with rugged metal guitars, and where intricate keyboard arrangements team up with driving rhythms, creating a soaring stylistic mix.

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