Nightwish Fires Tarja
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Nightwish Fires Tarja
http://www.roadrun.com/blabbermouth....wsitemID=43248
Can't say I'm surprised that Tarja and Nightwish have parted ways, but the way it happened did raise an eyebrow.
For a while now, I've had a feeling that Tarja was going to bolt ... she had been doing solo work, sang for other performers, and started up her own website, but I thought they might get one more album out together.
And I thought she would be the one to leave the band, not the other way around.
It will be tough to replace her, since she was front of the band and arguably its main draw even if she didn't participate in the songwriting.
Can't say I'm surprised that Tarja and Nightwish have parted ways, but the way it happened did raise an eyebrow.
For a while now, I've had a feeling that Tarja was going to bolt ... she had been doing solo work, sang for other performers, and started up her own website, but I thought they might get one more album out together.
And I thought she would be the one to leave the band, not the other way around.
It will be tough to replace her, since she was front of the band and arguably its main draw even if she didn't participate in the songwriting.
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I've always dug Nightwish, so it'll be interesting if they can get a new vocalist that's as good as Tarja. I hope they can so that they can live on and not die out because of this. I never followed any of the behind-the-scenes stuff for Nightwish, but from what Tuomas wrote, she seems like a major bitch.
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Ok, is "Nightwish" a Metal band? I assume they are since this info came from blabbermouth. But to be honest, the name "Nightwish" and "Tarja" seems more like some New Age Yanni knock off band.
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Originally Posted by Giantrobo
Ok, is "Nightwish" a Metal band? I assume they are since this info came from blabbermouth. But to be honest, the name "Nightwish" and "Tarja" seems more like some New Age Yanni knock off band.
They're from Finland, where I assume Tarja is a reasonable name. She's also fairly smoking, at least she was a few years ago.
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Originally Posted by Hiro11
They're from Finland, where I assume Tarja is a reasonable name.
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Originally Posted by Tyler_Durden
It is indeed; in fact it's also the first name of our president. I hope some of you guys have been watching Late Night With Conan O'Brien recently.
I have!!!
Can you say "seperated at birth"?
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Originally Posted by Hiro11
Symphonic metal with female vocals. Think a slightly more prog and heavier Evanescence (sp?).
She will be a hard one to replace. I'm more surprised that there are a half dozen people on this forum that have heard of them.
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I really like Nightwish but Tarja's vocals weren't my favorite. I think I prefer a style more like Within Temptation's (who you should check out if you haven't already).
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http://www.tarjaturunen.com/ tarjas letter to the fans and the nightwish forums are back.
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Just read the news on another forum....
I think I'm officially depressed for the rest of the year........
I think I'm officially depressed for the rest of the year........
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Rumored Replacement
Nicole Bogner (formerly of Visions of Atlantis)
Music Video :"Lost" ("Save Target As")
Nicole Bogner (formerly of Visions of Atlantis)
Music Video :"Lost" ("Save Target As")
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Originally Posted by candyrocket786
Rumored Replacement
Nicole Bogner (formerly of Visions of Atlantis)
Music Video :"Lost" ("Save Target As")
Nicole Bogner (formerly of Visions of Atlantis)
Music Video :"Lost" ("Save Target As")
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It's just a rumor....
I think everyone believes Tuomas will select someone from the school Tarja attended (the name escapes me)
I think everyone believes Tuomas will select someone from the school Tarja attended (the name escapes me)
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I was never a big fan of Tarja's vocals, although I understand that it was what helped set Nightwish apart. She did a good job with her role, it just wasn't for me.
This new singer, she seems to have less of the operatic style. I tend to like it more, but I imagine the fans will not. She could bring new fans to the band, though.
This new singer, she seems to have less of the operatic style. I tend to like it more, but I imagine the fans will not. She could bring new fans to the band, though.
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Thanks for the update, I'll have to check out the new songs. I'm a Nightwish fan, and I've always liked Tarja's vocals, so it will be strange hearing someone else. Nice to see the band finally getting back on track though.
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Not impressed with the new singer at all.