Music Nightwish (the band) finally touring the US

Nightwish · 05-02-2008, 09:22 AM

Finally, Nightwish is touring the US. They've played a few isolated dates here in the past, but this is the first time they've embarked on a full US tour.

They'll be playing in Lawrence, KS on May 27th, and in Sauget, IL (St. Louis metro east) on the 28th. This is a must-see for fans of symphonic power metal.

Demonpenz · 05-02-2008, 09:22 AM

they are going to be in lawrence. i got my eye black and spike collar ready

Nightwish · 05-02-2008, 09:25 AM

http://www.nightwish.com/en/live

Braincase · 05-02-2008, 10:36 AM

Bought 4 tix a couple months ago. My niece is coming in from Iowa for the show. Her first real show. Should be fun.

Braincase · 05-27-2008, 08:19 AM

Who else is going tonight?

chagrin · 05-27-2008, 08:23 AM

I don't know, Within Temptation is still the best of those styles of bands with the chick singers; best singer, best music, everything.

Braincase · 05-27-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

I don't know, Within Temptation is still the best of those styles of bands with the chick singers; best singer, best music, everything.

They're great, Sharon is a great performer and vocalist. Sadly, they don't appear in the area very often. Best of that genre we've seen around here in the last couple of years is Lacuna Coil.

Braincase · 05-27-2008, 10:18 PM

WOW!
Best club show I've seen in the last year. Nightwish brought a huge amount of energy. Some of the best double-kick drumming I have ever seen. Annet Olzen had an incredible amount of energy, and did a great job helping those long-time Nightwish fans forget about Tarja.

I now know where Johnny Depp got his inspiration for Captain Jack Sparrow... Tuomas (Nightwish keyboardist and primary composer) was a dead ringer. Here's an old pic...

Braincase · 05-28-2008, 08:16 AM

BTW, from the opening act, gotta share.

Sonic Syndicate from Sweden opened the show, and I'm kickin' it in the balcony, and I look up and there's this smallish person playing bass with an incredible enthusiasm... so I pay closer attention, and it's a chick.

I find out that the bass player's name is Karin Axelsson, and she appeared in Revolver's issue featuring the hottest chicks in metal... DAMN! I wish I had gotten closer to the stage!

**QuikSsurfer** · 05-28-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

BTW, from the opening act, gotta share.

Sonic Syndicate from Sweden opened the show, and I'm kickin' it in the balcony, and I look up and there's this smallish person playing bass with an incredible enthusiasm... so I pay closer attention, and it's a chick.

I find out that the bass player's name is Karin Axelsson, and she appeared in Revolver's issue featuring the hottest chicks in metal... DAMN! I wish I had gotten closer to the stage!

She is SMOKING hot.
How were Sonic Syndicate?

Nightwish · 05-29-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

I don't know, Within Temptation is still the best of those styles of bands with the chick singers; best singer, best music, everything.

Within Temptation is a great band. But I'd hardly put them above Nightwish. Nightwish is far, far more versatile, delving into a lot more styles than WT. WT is very good at what they do, but they're pretty much a one-trick pony. However, I haven't heard their latest album, so they may have broadened their horizons a bit. But their previous stuff was hardly distinguishable from groups like Epica and Arwen, except that Sharon's vocals are better ... and she deserves a place on that "hottest chicks in metal" list.

Simply Red · 05-29-2008, 11:38 AM

I'm not a metal fan, but congrats anyway!

Braincase · 05-29-2008, 01:58 PM

Sharon... Floor... Liv-Kristen... Cristina...Anette...Tarja...

I love this genre. Add Karin to that list, too.

Nightwish · 05-29-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Braincase

Sharon... Floor... Liv-Kristen... Cristina...Anette...Tarja...

I love this genre. Add Karin to that list, too.

Ooh, Floor Jansen! Not quite as pretty as the others, but still no slouch. But I love her voice! I'd put After Forever right up there with Nightwish, almost neck and neck. Incredibly good stuff, and very versatile, like Nightwish. Her stuff with Ayreon and Star One t'ain't bad, neither!

**Baby Lee** · 05-28-2008, 08:46 AM

Bought Oceanborn at Cargo Largo this weekend, on the strength of their cred here.
How does this disc measure in their discography?

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Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	Bought 4 tix a couple months ago. My niece is coming in from Iowa for the show. Her first real show. Should be fun. __________________ BrainCase
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Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	WOW! Best club show I've seen in the last year. Nightwish brought a huge amount of energy. Some of the best double-kick drumming I have ever seen. Annet Olzen had an incredible amount of energy, and did a great job helping those long-time Nightwish fans forget about Tarja. I now know where Johnny Depp got his inspiration for Captain Jack Sparrow... Tuomas (Nightwish keyboardist and primary composer) was a dead ringer. Here's an old pic... Attached Thumbnails __________________ BrainCase
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05-28-2008, 08:16 AM	#9
Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	BTW, from the opening act, gotta share. Sonic Syndicate from Sweden opened the show, and I'm kickin' it in the balcony, and I look up and there's this smallish person playing bass with an incredible enthusiasm... so I pay closer attention, and it's a chick. I find out that the bass player's name is Karin Axelsson, and she appeared in Revolver's issue featuring the hottest chicks in metal... DAMN! I wish I had gotten closer to the stage! Attached Thumbnails __________________ BrainCase
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05-29-2008, 01:58 PM	#13
Braincase Banned Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Pond> Me <Barn Casino cash: $11298284	Sharon... Floor... Liv-Kristen... Cristina...Anette...Tarja... I love this genre. Add Karin to that list, too. __________________ BrainCase
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