Any symphonic metal fans or fans of Nightwish in here? They have recently dropped a new album, and I couldnt resist and have done a review/opinion piece on it It is in Slovak language tho, sorry Feel free to discuss the album here )) The actual article: https://dennikn.sk/blog/4227598/je-...ekde-na-polceste-medzi-recenziou-a-polemikou/
More of a prog rock than metal fan, but have got a couple of their older albums in the collection so might check it out.
I have stayed with them through it all ... and while Dark Passion Play was clearly meant for Tarja, I still thoroughly enjoyed it... Imaginaerum was where Anette was finally allowed to shine - tho as someone who has followed her career also post-NW, it is now clear that both Jani Liimatainen (especially on second Dark Element CD and on his solo thing) and Magnus Karlsson (Heart Healer, Allen/Olzon, Olzon solo) have been much better matches for her abilities... she really came into her own on their releases (really recommend latest Allen/Olzon CD) when they took in Floor I was like woah they literally fulfilled a symphonic metal fan's wet dream ... and I like all their releases with her so far... one might argue her potential is not used properly on those, but while I agree she could be used more heavily, I can also say that on older After Forever CDs, the quality of stuff wasnt as consistent as now literally the only writer who utilized her better is Arjen Lucassen on older Ayreon releases oh, and those of you who checked out Auri (side thing of Tuomas, Troy and Johanna, Tuomas' wife and a great singer with a honey-like voice) will also notice that Sway, Hiraeth and a bit also Lanternlight have noticeable Auri influence in there all in all, a nice piece of music, although if I was to compare new NW to new releases by Leah or Elvellon, I would go for Elvellon
