candyrocket786

Here's the vid:

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Definitely enjoying it! Still can't wait for the concert next year in Cali.

Jason

They're playing one date in the US?

candyrocket786

Yep just one at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Jan 21, 2012. Bought my PIT tickets earlier in the year.

After that, they do the Tons of Metal Cruise Ship thing.

candyrocket786

I retract my previous statement.

This track is FUCKING AWESOME!!!!! Replaces "The Escapist" as my favorite new-era NW song.

Traxan

I love the song but hate the video. And the video version is only 4 minutes. The full song is 5:35. It's absolutely beautiful. Anette is singing at her proper range, the orchestra is killer and the middle section with the choir is fantastic.

Michael Corvin

Almost posted this earlier but didn't think it would get much traction.

I'm digging it, but the January US release sucks.

joeblow69

Is it just me, or does that opening riff sound a lot like a bastardized version of an old Metallica song?

JOE29

I never know what to think about them anymore. They go from Once which I love to some of their other works which I can't stand. I want to like them but I just don't know anymore. This song is ok, not bad.

candyrocket786

Screw that. I preordered it from the NW shop and should get it after the Nov 30th release date.

Michael Corvin

Dark Passion Play reignited my interest in the band but $35 shipped is too rich for my blood. January it is, for me.

Traxan

You think the MP3s won't be all over the net within a day of release? I'll buy it because I love this band and won't rob them, but I'm not waiting five fucking weeks, either.

Michael Corvin

Yeah, but I haven't downloaded something illegally in years. I think I can handle waiting 4-5 weeks.

Michael Corvin

I caved. Roadrunner is offering a package deal with goodies for about the same price as the import:

NIGHTWISH - Imaginaerum (CD/T-shirt/Litho Bundle)
Finnish symphonic metal titans, Nightwish, return with their new epic masterpiece Imaginaerum. The highly anticipated release is more than a new album but the inspiration and soundtrack to the upcoming full length fantasy movie, Imaginaerum. Purchase the exclusive bundle today, and you may win a trip to Los Angeles, CA to see Nightwish live on January 21st, 2012!

- Entire Imaginaerum Album CD 1

- Instrumentals of the Imaginaerum Album CD2

- Four exclusive bonus tracks with pre-order (delivered digitally 1/10)

- Exclusive Imaginaerum T-shirt

- Autographed lithograph signed by the entire band

- Receive the digital album on 12/6/11, a MONTH before everyone else

- With your pre-order you will automatically be entered for a trip to see the band in LA January 21st, 2012!

candyrocket786

Damn.

I'd probably be all over this if:

1. I didnt preorder from the NW shop.

2. I didn't already own a poster I had signed by the band.


Still a signed litho is tempting.

Traxan

SoundCloud has clips from all of the songs on the new album.

http://soundcloud.com/nightwishband/sets/imaginaerum/

Rypro 525

curious if there will be any 15 minute epics like Poet and the Pedulum