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I was sad to hear that their lead singer, Tarja Turunen, is no longer with the band. I wonder who will be her replacement? I loved her voice...I don't know if their music will be the same again, but we'll see I suppose.

#1 Nov 23rd 2006, 9:50am

OneLastEndeavor

DUDE!

Don't you check the Nightwish site? Don't you go on forums to find out? Are you totally blind?

Of course they haven't got a new singer.

Anyway, Tarja really sucked. I like Nightwish. I don't like her.

This should go under the "Metal" thread.

#2 Nov 23rd 2006, 8:01pm

Morte d'Amour

I know. I read that they had about 1100 auditions since they let known their need for a new singer, but they won't say anything before 2007. I was just wondering what kind of person they were going to choose. They said that they were open to all types.

#3 Nov 23rd 2006, 8:19pm

OneLastEndeavor

If I knew what kind of singer they're going to choose, then I WOULD be the new singer. Geez. No one knows. But rumors are that they can't find anyone.

Personally, I think they made a stupid career move. Fire Tarja AFTER you get a new singer, eh?

#4 Nov 24th 2006, 10:21am

Morte d'Amour

That would have made better sense if they did that, but they probably wanted their next album to have the vocals of a new singer. It would have turned out better if they had someone in mind before they did that though. I wonder if they're going to stick with a female vocalist or switch over to a male. I personally liked the main female vocals along with Marco's parts. What about you?

#5 Nov 24th 2006, 2:41pm

OneLastEndeavor

Without female vocalists, they become "just another crappy metal band". Not that the vocalist gets all the credit. Tuomas is a great writer, Marco is a fabulous vocalist and Emppu's work on guitars is amazing (and do I need to mention Jukka?). The band apparently works great together but I'm not that interested in male-only fronted metal. Aside from Kamelot, because Roy Khan is just plain hot. :).

#6 Nov 27th 2006, 4:38pm

Morte d'Amour

I definitely agree with the Roy Khan part. :) He does also have an amazing voice in my opinion though.

One of the reasons I like Nightwish is because of their female-male collaboration, so I'm hoping that they stick with a female. It did give their music a little more of a dark edge.

#7 Nov 28th 2006, 4:14pm

OneLastEndeavor

I think that bands with a female/male collaboration are the best kinds of bands, as it satisfies those who like female and those who like male vocals, both.

But there are some bands that try to mix EVERYTHING-clean male vocals, then growls, then opera, then "normal" female vocals--like Tristania, and it just sounds weird. =/. I do like Sirenia, though...

#8 Dec 01st 2006, 10:08pm

Morte d'Amour

I agree with that. Nightwish just really pulled it off with the vocal collaboration. Kamelot is simply male vocals, and every once in a while a guest female singer will come into the song. But of course, Roy Khan doesn't need any female singer to work with. But with Nightwish, it was just the perfect amount of female lines and male lines, and I'm hoping to see more of that in the future. That was perfect, and anything else would be overdoing it. Hmm, well I have Tristania and Sirenia on my list of bands to check out, but I haven't gotten there yet. ^^;

#9 Dec 02nd 2006, 10:18am

OneLastEndeavor

OMG!!! I just got Sirenia's An Elixir for Existence and it is the most amazing thing. Check them out! Now! And I also recommend Xandria...I've become sort of obsessed with them recently. Hehe.

Btw, I got Kamelot's One Cold Winter's Night. Amazing, I should say. Roy Khan is absolutely woonnndderrfuullll...And I'm impressed with the band's performance skills.

Oh and Nightwish...I don't think Marco is good enough to have the lead vocals all to himself. He definitely needs a female vocalist to counter his singing.

#10 Dec 06th 2006, 8:57pm

Morte d'Amour

I'll be sure to check them out as soon as possible. :)

Marco definitely has a good talent in singing, and I like to hear his voice by itself; however, I would not like to hear just him throughout an entire song. So I do sgree. Female vocals add the last pieces that he's missing when he sings.

#11 Dec 07th 2006, 4:15pm

OneLastEndeavor

I know!

You know what...Nightwish would be my favorite band ever if it wasn't for Tarja. She annoys me.

#12 Dec 12th 2006, 9:52pm

Morte d'Amour

What's wrong with her? Her voice can be a little over dramatic at times when she seems to be overdoing it, but she definitely has good talent and can sing way better than me though most people can.

#13 Dec 13th 2006, 12:58pm

Morte d'Amour

I checked out Sirenia's An Elixir for Existence and downloaded the songs to my computer, and they're great! Do you like just the music or the vocals as well? I'm surprised because it's not really female-fronted metal, just a few lines here and there with the exception of one song that are female vocals. I do very much like the male vocalist though. It's very interesting!

#14 Dec 22nd 2006, 2:13pm

Lady Glass

I love Nightwish. Nightwish was the first band I ever cared more about the other band members rather than the lead singer. I love Tarja's voice but it's not what made Nightwish what it is. Nightwish is Tuomas's gorgeous lyrics, the synthesizers, Emppu's guitar skills, Jukka's drumming, and recently Marco's backing vocals. I love the dudes of Nightwish and I really hope the succeed with whoever the new singer will be. I know I'll stick with them no matter what...

Much love and BIG KISSES,

Steph

#15 Dec 28th 2006, 2:33pm

Morte d'Amour

Same, same. :) It's good you think that. They're definitely a group of exceedingly talented musicians. I'm in love with Emppu's guitar skills.

#16 Dec 28th 2006, 5:59pm

Lady Glass

Ja, I have the hugest fangirl crush on Emppu, I think he's absolutely adorable!

Much love and BIG KISSES,

Steph

#17 Jan 04th 2007, 5:56pm

Morte d'Amour

Aww, that's cute :) but true! He is.

#18 Jan 05th 2007, 11:33am

OneLastEndeavor

Do you like just the music or the vocals as well? I'm surprised because it's not really female-fronted metal, just a few lines here and there with the exception of one song that are female vocals.

I was surprised, too, especially with the name SIRENia. But they're great nonetheless, music AND vocals. I have that same album and I'm planning to get their other two ones as well.

And did we get another Nightwish fanatic on board here? Awwww...

Emppu is totally gorgeous. :).

#19 Jan 06th 2007, 5:25pm

Lady Glass

I never knew we had a forum here on FictionPress and I've been on here for, what, two years? If I'd known I would have been on here long before ranting about my love for Nightwish! Lol. I've been a fan for about four years (?) now. My friend who's also on FP is a Tuomas lover...

Much love and BIG KISSES,

Steph

#20 Jan 07th 2007, 9:08pm

Morte d'Amour

Yeah, usually when you think of sirens, you think female. It was a nice surprise though! I also just downloaded At Sixes and Sevens last weekend.

Well, Steph, we're glad you stumbled upon this forum! You can rant about any band you'd like. :)

Hmm, Tuomas vs. Empuu. Actually, I like Tuomas a lot as well. I think he has a deep mind that reflects itself upon his lyrics, beautiful keyboard skills, and in the looks department, he has that dark romatic type of thing going on. Empuu, on the other hand, is all around adorable in every way with a kick-** force in the world of guitars as a major plus. :)

#21 Jan 08th 2007, 3:39pm

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