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Second full-length album by the Italian Psychedelic Ritual Sludge/Drone/Doom Metal band.
Almost a year after releasing debut album, Italian Psych Sludge Metallers are back to inflict more sonic devastation upon to the world. They have just released a truly stunning two-part album that runs for a mind-expanding 95 minutes or so.
If you are a fan of their debut album then you are in for a wild ride as Nibiru are back stronger and stronger than ever before. Nibiru have further enhanced their self-proclaimed Tribal Psychedelic Sludge experience. Imagine Bong jamming with Ufomammut and that is only a glimpse of what to expect on this psychedelic journey into the unknown.
Nibiru have embraced the Drone side of their music unlike ever before as it violently clashes with the warped out vibes of their Doom/Sludge Metal riffs they brought to the world less than a year ago. The first CD of the two is probably the most drone based with plenty of twists and turns to keep you in a trance throughout. Nibiru add distorted voices that echo from a distant world or dimension with the heavy and slow pounding Sludge Metal riffs trying to confuse you at every turn.
"Netrayoni" is an unconventional album, as it has no set narrative or structure to fall back on. This is Nibiru doing what Nibiru does so well. Playing music that only they can truly understand as this album will frustrate, confuse, delight and thrill you all in equal measure. Nibiru leave no stone unturned as they blaze through 95 minutes of immense Psych/Drone based Doom/Sludge Metal music that comes from a long lost world. It may have some recognizable speeches and noises throughout the epic running time but this album will leave you emotionally drained at times. As the band lay on epic riffs that, have the power to last for days.
"Netrayoni" is a deeply moving and involving album that becomes a better experience the more times you listen to it. Therefore, you may need a few listens before getting the full effect. As you are going to miss a whole load of noises and riffs as Nibiru have a lot going on at times. This is a very-multi layered album.
The 2nd part of the album feels more of a spiritual successor to their debut album as it features the same sort of music. It is a lot straighter forward compared to Part 1 but do not think the guys lay off the crazy psych sonic riffs they played earlier as they do not. Part 2 is just as imaginative though the band combining the two worlds from "Netrayoni" and "Caosgon" for one wild unpredictable ride.
"Netrayoni" is a surreal psychedelic nightmare come to life. It embraces the crazier side of music with more riffs you could possibly imagine. It is a truly stunning work of art though it may divide opinions within the Doom/Sludge Metal community as it you need to give this album your full attention. Even if you lose one second of concentration you may have a different experience altogether than the one you should be expecting.
"Netrayoni" is one of the most creative albums in a very long time. Nibiru are one of the new breed of Italian Sludge Metal bands, as "Netrayoni" is a brilliant and uncompromising album from a truly talented band that can only become better!
Excellent and Highly Recommended!!
Selfreleased, 2014. Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:

CD 1 (Netrayoni: Ritual I the Kaula's Circle):
1.Kshanika Mukta 17:12
2.Apsara 10:35
3.Sekhet Aahru 05:09
4.Qaa-Om Sapah 13:15
5.Arkashani 03:25

CD 2 (Netrayoni: Ritual II Tears of Kaly):
1. Kwaw-Loon 16:35
2. Sekhmet 07:25
3. Celeste: Samsara Is Broken (remastered version) 10:54
4. Viparita Karani 07:54
5. Sothis 02:03

Total playing time: 94:27

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Second full-length album by American Progressive/Gothic Metal band.
While many bands these days prefer showing half-naked vampiric vixens on their cover arts, Nicodemus went for an artsy and beautiful cover of a lady holding a book and gazing to the ground.
On the music, Nicodemus could be classified as Progressive Gothic Black Metal. The album starts with "Something In the Walls" a catchy song that have some good keyboards that resemble bells, "Nightfall Bares My Burden" is another good track, begins with some clean singing and nice piano lines. "Afterglow" has good vocal effects in all the song, "Harlot" shows us the slower part of the band, its fun if you look this song as a Black Metal ballad, if there's something like that. "The Lazarus Syndrome" is an excellent instrumental song, the riffing, the soloing and the keyboards intertwine perfectly to make this incredible piece.
Roughly, music similar to Gothic Death bands like Tristiana or Trail Of Tears, but less experimentally weird and more Dark than Gloomy, if that makes sense. The primary instruments here are guitar and keyboards (mostly piano), sometimes with an almost Power Metal riff approach. The songs are all mid-paced or slow, but not the insufferable slow that largely passes for Doom these days. At its best moments, as on "Afterglow", "Harlot" and "Deepening", this album is both moody and catchy.
There are both clean and harsh vocals on this CD. The harsh are provided by mainman Chris Morris and are an almost Black Metal rasp. One Tamar Yvonne provides the female vocals and when she gets to sing, she sounds fine, but she isn’t on the album all that much, mostly singing background stuff. Morris also sings clean.
The production here is a bit rough. The whole does create a very dark atmosphere without the self-pity this kind of music so often wallows in. This is an album that grows on you with each listen, as each time you will hear some cool little part you missed before.
Nicodemus have talent, some compositions have fresh ideas. This is a solid Gothic/Death release with more melody than gloom, and it shows a lot of potential!
Dark Symphonies, 2003 (DARK 21). Made in USA. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Something in the Walls 05:33 
2. Nightfall Bares My Burden 06:21 
3. Harlot 07:32 
4. Afterglow 06:08 
5. The Lazarus Syndrome 01:07 
6. Of Pride & Necessity 04:58 
7. Within the Glow of Embers 08:08 
8. Deepening 05:49 
9. Shards of a Bitter Night Wept 05:53 
10. Benedetto Sia 07:07
Total playing time: 58:43

Second full-length album by French Symphonic Folk Metal band.
Japanese edition contains two bonus tracks, OBI strip and beermat with album cover as a bonus!
Red Rivet Records, 2011 (RRR-005). Made in Japan


Tracklist:
1.Rock the Harem 04:32
2.Holy Mushroom 04:40
3.Deep 03:52
4.Spirits 04:21
5.13th Warrior 03:50
6.The Blacksmith 04:13
7.Watery Grave 04:33
8.Birth of A Succubus 06:20
9.Sailing South 03:44
10.Happy Drunk Friend 04:12
11.13th Warrior (Bonus with Reney’s Orchestra) 03:53
12.Molly’s Tavern (Exclusive Bonus for Japan) 04:33
Total playing time: 52:43 

The debut EP by American Blackened Death/Thrash Metal band.
"The Initiation" captures the best of the shredding days of US and German Thrash Metal, with band's own darker style and grotesque visions. Each song comes fist-in-face, from intense speeds to headbanging groove tempos and shredding solos that will make you want to rage in the mosh pit.
Vocals range from Harsh and Grim Black Metal with added Gore Sickening Lows, but in Thrash style vocal patterns. The music is also packed with movie theatrics and horrifying screams, acted and performed by the band members themselves.
The amazing detailed drumming, packed with a clear production, allows listeners to easily distinguish every guitar/drum riffage, yet with a production, which holds a dark Metallic rawness, perfectly fitting to their style.
The drumming goes beyond the traditional concepts and explores the genres of all Metal, appealing to fans of Death, Grind, War, Hardcore or even Punk.
Guitars are fast and technical, but just enough to allow the listener to interpret the craft of this music. The guitar riffing and solos are played with experience, taken us back to the days of Metallica, Slayer, Dark Angel, Kreator.
Some lyrics written in the traditional Thrash style, while some are written in a more poetic Gothic way that takes the listener through a world of vampire legends, vampirism, romance, resurrections, and afterlife.
For fans of 80s Thrash and Speed Metal, and early 90s Death and Blackened Thrash Metal.
Metal Scrap Records, 2022 (MSR178/CD). Made in EU. First press. Pressed on 24 karat Gold CD.

Tracklist:
1. Ripped to Shreds 4:56
2. Ride the Whirlwinds 7:50
3. Merciless Attack 4:16
4. Radiation Death 4:24
5. Beyond What Lies 7:42
Bonus Track:
6. Merciless Attack (Demo Version) 4:17
Total playing time: 33:27 min.

The third full-length studio album by cult German Melodic Death/Thrash Metal band.
With their third album, Night In Gales are now charging towards spearheading the international Thrash and Death Metal scene.
In topping all the previous releases from the 5 metalheads, "Nailwork" has achieved that which seemed almost impossible. Even if the guys had been too Gothenburg orientated in the past and "Thunderbeast" was sprinkled with Rock ‘n’ Roll, "Nailwork" is not merely the frequently termed ‘logical development’. This album shines as an absolutely independent release, so whoever still insists that Night In Gales still limit themselves to the confines of Melodic Death Metal is either ignorant or deaf.
Night In Gales anno 2000 stand for a brutal sound whose strength and uncompromising aggression will be very hard to beat. "Nailwork" is raw, heavy and powerful – similar to the live sound of the 5 Ruhrpott Thrasher. Responsible for the sound is no other than the producer legend Harris Johns, who was the master at the controls for bands like Kreator, Sodom and Voivod in the 80s.
That the band have been working hard is clearly defined by the excellent performance of their shouter, Björn, who presents himself here as singer for the first time. Alongside the obligatory screams and growls, to which his style was limited in the past, you will find Modern Metal parts plus Doom and even ballad vocals. But as if that were not enough Dew Scented frontman, Leif Jensen, and the original Night In Gales singer, Christian Müller, were also recruited as guest shouters, the latter of which should certainly give "Sylphlike" fans goosebumps.
Responsible for more goosebumps will be the cover version of "Black Velvet" by Blues Rock queen Alannah Myles, which has been transformed into a raging inferno crushing everything that stands in its way.
Night In Gales, with their new album "Nailwork" no doubt lay the world in ashes without taking any prisoners!
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2000 (NB 444-2). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX+.


Tracklist:
1. Nailwork 03:43
2. Blades to Laughter 03:59
3. Wormsong 04:16
4. All Scissors Smile 03:57
5. How to Eat a Scythe 03:54
6. Black Velvet (Alannah Myles cover) 03:23
7. Filthfinger 04:26
8. The Tenmiletongue 04:10
9. Hearselights 04:25
10. Down the Throat 03:39
11. Quicksilverspine 04:10
Total playing time: 44:02 min.

The fourth full-length studio album by cult German Melodic Death/Thrash Metal band.
“Necrodynamic” rings with a rotten tone but still adds melodies and grooves on top of the furious pace, resulting in a mix of old Entombed and Slayer. The core is still Thrash/Death Metal with mainstream sounding choruses, but now it’s supported by a sound that’s rough, dirty and almost Punkish.
Produced by Harris Johns (Sodom, Kreator).
If you’re looking for something catchy and fun in Extreme Metal, you might want to check this CD!
Massacre Rec., 2001 (MAS CD0273). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX.


Tracklist:
1. The Last Livin' Song 3:12
2. Doomdrugged 2:59
3. Blackelectric 2:41
4. Tombtrippin' 3:34
5. Deadmouth Daisies 4:12
6. Song Of Something 2:51
7. Right From The Morgue 4:07
8. Go Get Some Death 3:27
9. The Zeronaut 3:31
10. Counting Flies 4:12
Total playing time: 34:46 min.

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Greek Gothic Dark Metal band.
Nightfall once again proves themselves worthy of being regarded as the best Greek Metal band around.
Unconventional Dark Metal with Gothic influences, with tremendous vocals, drumming, and guitars.
Black Lotus Records, 2004 (BLRCD080). Made in Greece. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Dark Red Sky 03:25
2. Swollen 03:10
3. Christless 03:43
4. Master of My Dreams 03:39
5. The Perfect Life 03:49
6. The End Times 04:04
7. Synastry 03:45
8. One of These Days 05:00
9. Victimized 03:15
10. So(u)l Invictus 03:10
11. Essence 03:06
Total playing time: 40:12 min.

The seventh full-length studio album by legendary Greek Gothic Dark Metal band.
Nightfall once again proves themselves worthy of being regarded as the best Greek Metal band around.
Unconventional Dark Metal with Gothic influences, with tremendous vocals, drumming, and guitars.
Black Lotus Records, 2004 (BLRCD080). Made in Greece. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Dark Red Sky 03:25
2. Swollen 03:10
3. Christless 03:43
4. Master of My Dreams 03:39
5. The Perfect Life 03:49
6. The End Times 04:04
7. Synastry 03:45
8. One of These Days 05:00
9. Victimized 03:15
10. So(u)l Invictus 03:10
11. Essence 03:06
Total playing time: 40:12 min.

The tenth full-length studio album by cult Greek Melodic Black/Death/Doom Metal band.
It has been seven long years since the world was last blessed with new music from the Melodic Blackened Death Metal of these stalwarts. While the band has been absent from the scene since the release of 2013’s "Cassiopeia", their legacy has not been forgotten. Comprising the holy trinity of Greek Metal, along with Rotting Chris and SepticFlesh, Nightfall was the first extreme act in the country to sign an international deal, introducing the world to the burgeoning Mediterranean scene in the early 90s. Now, the band is plotting a triumphant return with "At Night We Prey", the darkest chapter of Nightfall’s already storied career.
"At Night We Prey" is a very dark and personal effort, tackling the topic of bassist/vocalist Efthimis Karadimas’ battle with depression. Unlike past efforts, the band abandons any gothic aesthetic, traversing more into a melodic assault that calls to the sounds of Gothenburg, displaying an obvious maturation from the band, that showcases their most serious, evolved, and tightest effort to date.
Season Of Mist, 2021 (SOM 592D). Made in France. Pressed in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. She Loved He Twilight 0:53
2. Killing Moon 5:03
3. Darkness Forever 4:15
4. Witches 5:31
5. Giants Of Anger 4:44
6. Temenos 5:04
7. Meteor Gods 6:08
8. Martyr Of The Cult Of The Dead (Agita) 4:20
9. At Night We Prey 6:09
10. Wolves In My Head 4:02
Total playing time: 46:09 min.


Samples: https://nightfallofficial.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length studio album by cult Greek Gothic/Dark Metal band.
Comprising the holy trinity of Greek Metal, along with Rotting Christ and Septic Flesh, Nightfall was the first Extreme act in the country to sign an international deal, introducing the world to the burgeoning Mediterranean scene in the early 90s.
Holy Records, 1999 (HOLY46CD). Made in France. Pressed in Austria. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Master, Faster, Sweet Disaster 03:27
2. Sin 04:21
3. The Sheer Misfit 04:19
4. Diva 04:15
5. Licked One's Iced Lips 05:56
6. Picture Me 04:07
7. Some Deaths Take For Ever 03:53
8. Lowve 04:32
9. Ceaseless 04:38
10. My Traitor's Kiss 04:10
11. Pleasure 05:16
Total playing time: 49:20 min.



Samples: https://nightfallofficial.bandcamp.com

The third full-length studio album by Spanish Power/Heavy Metal band.
A mix of Power Metal with Heavy Metal in equal parts, for fans of Judas Priest, Helloween, Riot, Gamma Ray, Iron Maiden, Primal Fear, and Metalium!
Fighter Records, 2020 (FIGHT037CD). Made in Spain. First press.


Tracklist:
1. We Are Back 05:59
2. Shine 05:11
3. Living Your Life 05:00
4. A Better World 04:09
5. The Stranger 05:32
6. Psichokiller 04:28
7. Through the Stars 06:29
8. Nuclear Winter 06:06
9. The Evil in You 04:41
10. Angels of Apocalypse 08:28
      Act I. The Book Of Revelations
      Act II. Goo's Wrath
      Act III. The Silence
      Act IV. A New World
Total playing time: 56:03 min.


Samples: https://fighter-records.bandcamp.com/

The debut full-length studio album by Spanish Power/Heavy Metal band.
This new Spanish band makes an excellent mixture of Heavy and Power Metal with a bit of Thrash Metal.
Back then, the band played Hard Rock and Heavy Metal classics and were inspired by bands such Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Helloween and Gamma Ray. These influences from Hard Rock as well as Heavy and Power Metal we hear on the album, with some Thrash Metal hints added, make Nightfear have an own sound by giving a spin to these old genres. The result is full of energy. Just listen to the fast "Gates Of Fire", the maybe even faster "Pride" or the powerful "Storm Watcher". The Nightfear's drummer is also in Avulsed line-up for a last year, so we might get a hint of where these high speeds come from. But also, the riffs, the bass and the vocals fit in perfectly. All this make "Inception" a really recommended record!
Selfreleased, 2012 (XMM 1211002 CD). Made in Spain. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Inception (Intro) 2:58
2. A New Beginning 5:23
3. Storm Watcher 5:44
4. Immortal04:54
5. Gates of Fire 4:46
6. Steel Warrior 3:34
7. Nightmare 6:12
8. Pride 6:26
Bonus Tracks:
9. Neverending Lie 5:18
10. The Best Night 4:02
Total playing time: 49:17 min.

The second and the final full-length studio album by Belarusian Symphonic Black Metal band.
One of the brightest bands on Belarusian Metal scene, with their scenic style and concert performances.
Bombastic Black Metal for fans of Dimmu Borgir!
Musica Production, 2017 (MP-76). First press.


Tracklist:
1. Humdrum 01:29
2. On the Wrong Side 05:18
3. Daydream Lullaby 00:59
4. Gray Haven 04:02
5. Persecution Complex 06:17
6. Awakening 04:27
7. Ward No. 208 04:45
8. Figment of the Imagination 01:42
9. Last Frontier 06:07
10. Final Chapter 04:30
11. Epilogue 02:25
Total playing time: 42:03 min.


Samples: https://nightsideglance.bandcamp.com

The fourth full-length studio album by the legendary Finnish Symphonic Power Metal band.
The first album to feature former bassist and male vocalist Marko Hietala. It is also the first Nightwish album to feature an orchestra.
The album was certified double Platinum in Finland, with more than 60,000 sold copies - the second best-selling album in Finland of 2002. "Century Child" has sold more than 80.000 copies in Finland alone. It sold more than 350.000 copies worldwide between 2002 and 2003.
Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH /Spinefarm Records, 2002/2015 (0602537389841). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Bless The Child 6:13
2. End Of All Hope 3:55
3. Dead To The World 4:20
4. Ever Dream 4:44
5. Slaying The Dreamer 4:32
6. Forever Yours 3:51
7. Ocean Soul 4:14
8. Feel For You 3:55
9. The Phantom Of The Opera 4:10
10. Beauty Of The Beast 10:22
   I. Long Lost Love
   II. One More Night To Live
   II. Christabel
Total playing time: 50:16 min.

Limited Edition release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary Finnish Symphonic Metal band.
Unlike its predecessor, "Imaginaerum", which has themes of imagination and fantasy, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" addresses science and reason. Focusing on the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin and Richard Dawkins, the latter part of the album cites passages from their books. Both authors influenced album tracks; 'The Ancestor's Tale' inspired "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", and by 'The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution' inspired "The Greatest Show on Earth". Some songs, such as "Edema Ruh" (inspired by Patrick Rothfuss' novel 'The Name of the Wind'), still have fanciful themes.
The album is the band's first featuring singer Floor Jansen (After Forever, Revamp) who joined the group on the road in 2012 after the mid-tour departure of Anette Olzen. Also it's the first album with Troy Donockley as a full-time member. It was recorded without drummer Jukka Nevalainen, who took a break from the band due to severe insomnia. Drumming was by Kai Hahto (Wintersun, Swallow The Sun, Dreams Of Eternity). The album includes only five Nightwish members, despite its being their first album release as a sextet.
Nightwish has endured numerous lineup changes throughout its nearly 20-year career, but the band's sound has remained remarkably consistent, due in large part to the stabilizing presence of project founder and chief songwriter Tuomas Holopainen, whose overall vision for the band remains unchanged. 
"Endless Forms Most Beautiful" is probably the most accomplished Nightwish album so far. It's succeeds despite its strict adherence to the Nightwish formula. It's a well-oiled machine firing on all cylinders, both expansive and familiar, and it's arguably the band's most immediate-sounding record in years!
Limited Edition Digipak includes a 32-page booklet and bonus CD with instrumental version of the album.
Nuclear Blast Records, 2015 (NB 3464-0). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Disc 1 - Album Version
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful 6:29
2. Weak Fantasy 5:25
3. Élan 4:47
4. Yours Is An Empty Hope 5:39
5. Our Decades In The Sun 6:39
6. My Walden 4:39
7. Endless Forms Most Beautiful 5:08
8. Edema Ruh 5:16
9. Alpenglow 4:49
10. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula 6:04
11. The Greatest Show On Earth 24:01
Chapter I) Four Point Six
Chapter II) Life
Chapter III) The Toolmaker
Chapter IV) The Understanding
Chapter V) Sear-Worn Driftwood

Disc 2 - Instrumental Version
1. Shudder Before The Beautiful 6:20
2. Weak Fantasy 5:25
3. Élan 4:47
4. Yours Is An Empty Hope 5:39
5. Our Decades In The Sun 6:40
6. My Walden 4:38
7. Endless Forms Most Beautiful 5:08
8. Edema Ruh 5:16 I B
9. Alpenglow 4:49
10. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula 6:04
11. The Greatest Show On Earth 24:08
Chapter I) Four Point Six
Chapter II) Life
Chapter III) The Toolmaker
Chapter IV) The Understanding
Chapter V) Sear-Worn Driftwood

Total playing time: 157:50 min.


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Special Edition re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary Finnish Symphonic Metal band.
Band's first double album, with the second part complete with orchestral music rather than Metal.
The band managed to do something different and still stay true to a lot of the elements that define them, and the album really gives a more natural, organic, almost humble approach. It’s still properly bombastic at times, but it seems like after they sealed their name as gods of Symphonic Metal, they wanted to go back to just being human. It’s fresh and beautiful, calming at times, and it somehow just sounds healthy. Unfortunately underrated in the community, the album full of varied and entertaining songs and great musical performances from a band that has changed but evolved positively over the years. After Tarja, this is a great discovery. This album is, at last, the best since Tarja's departure. Good for Tuomas. Great album. The new Nightwish album is a good thing, and you should definitely check it out.
It is the sixth and final album to feature bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala, before his departure in January 2021. Following the departure of original drummer Jukka Nevalainen the previous year, this is the first album to feature Kai Hahto as an official band member, although he had already acted as Nevalainen's replacement on the band's previous album, "Endless Forms Most Beautiful".
The album became the band's seventh consecutive album to top the Official Finnish Albums Chart.
Definitely recommended for anyone who likes Epic and heavy bombast with cheese on top, for everyone who gave up on post-Tarja-Nightwish and for everyone who does not care for Trve Metäl credibility when it comes to melody!
Blu-Ray} Screen: 1080p Full HD | Sound: PCM Stereo | Region: All | Running time: approx. 105 min.
Nuclear Blast Records, 2020/2022 (NBR67650). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

          DISC I
1. Music 7:23
2. Noise 5:40
3. Shoemaker 5:19
4. Harvest 5:13
5. Pan 5:18
6. How's The Heart? 5:02
7. Procession 5:31
8. Tribal 3:56
9. Endlessness 7:11
Running time: 50:33 min.

          DISC II
10. All The Works Of Nature Which Adorn The World
     I. Vista 3:59
     II. The Blue 3:35
     III. The Green 4:42
     IV. Moors 4:44
     V. Aurorae 2:07
     VI. Quiet As The Snow 4:05
     VII. Anthropocene (Incl. "Hurrian Hymn To Nikkal") 3:05    
     VIII. Ad Astra 4:41
Running time: 30:58 min.

Total playing time: 81:31 min.


          DISC III “Virtual Live Show From The Islanders Arms 2021”
1. Intro 1:46
2. Noise 5:16
3. Planet Hell 4:50
4. Alpenglow 5:00
5. Élan 4:23
6. Storytime 5:30
7. How's The Heart? 5:01
8. Harvest 5:29
9. Dark Chest Of Wonders 4:27
10. I Want My Tears Back 5:27
11. Ever Dream 4:53
12. Nemo 4:42
13. Sleeping Sun 4:40
14. Pan 5:26
15. Last Ride Of The Day 4:43
16. Ghost Love Score 10:31
17. The Greatest Show On Earth 16:41
18. All The Works Of Nature Which Adorn The World: VIII. Ad Astra 6:14
Running time: approx. 105 min.

The second full-length studio album by the legendary Finnish Symphonic Power Metal band.
Released in December 1998 in Finland and in the spring of 1999 worldwide, the album marked a definitive change in musical scope for Nightwish from their Folk-laden roots in "Angels Fall First", showcasing a more bombastic, Power Metal-oriented sound with faster tempos, harmonic guitar/keyboard leads, and plenty of double-bass-heavy drumwork. "Oceanborn"'s sound hearkens a more dramatic approach in the overall musical scope, mostly relegated to the Symphonic keyboard work and lead singer Tarja Turunen's vocals.
"Oceanborn" has sold more than 68,000 copies in Finland. The single "Sleeping Sun" was released in August 1999, and the song has been included in every re-issue of the album since then. The album was released in the US by Century Media in March 2001.
Up to this days, Nightwish has never been able to repeat the magic that was present on this release, it is truly something that transcends the sub-genre it is lumped into!!
Spinefarm Records/Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH, 1998/2015 (0602537388905). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:
1. Stargazers 4:27
2. Gethsemane 5:21
3. Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean 4:46
4. Sacrament Of Wilderness 4:12
5. Passion And The Opera 4:50
6. Swanheart 4:44
7. Moondance 3:31
8. The Riddler 5:16
9. The Pharaoh Sails To Orion 6:27
10. Walking In The Air 5:28
11. Sleeping Sun 4:01
Total playing time: 53:03 min.


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Official Collector's Edition re-release of the second full-length studio album by the legendary Finnish Symphonic Power Metal band.
Released in December 1998 in Finland and in the spring of 1999 worldwide, the album marked a definitive change in musical scope for Nightwish from their Folk-laden roots in "Angels Fall First", showcasing a more bombastic, Power Metal-oriented sound with faster tempos, harmonic guitar/keyboard leads, and plenty of double-bass-heavy drumwork. "Oceanborn"'s sound hearkens to a more dramatic approach in the overall musical scope, mostly relegated to the Symphonic keyboard work and lead singer Tarja Turunen's vocals.
"Oceanborn" has sold more than 68,000 copies in Finland. The single "Sleeping Sun" was released in August 1999, and the song has been included in every re-issue of the album since then. The album was released in the US by Century Media in March 2001.
Up to these days, Nightwish has never been able to repeat the magic that was present on this release, it is truly something that transcends the sub-genre it is lumped into!!
Nightwish Reloaded Series. Released in a standard transparent jewel case with 16-page booklet.
Spinefarm Records U.K./Spin-farm Records Oy, a Universal Music Group Company, 1998/2007 (0602517449213). Made in the EU. Re-press.


Tracklist:
01. Stargazers 4:27
02. Gethsemane 5:21
03. Devil & The Deep Dark Ocean 4:46
04. Sacrament Of Wilderness 4:12
05. Passion And The Opera 4:50
06. Swanheart 4:44
07. Moondance 3:31
08. The Riddler 5:16
09. The Pharaoh Sails To Orion 6:27
10. Walking In The Air 5:28
11. Sleeping Sun 4:01
12. Nightquest 4:15
13. Sleeping Sun (Live) 4:31
14. Swanheart (Live) 3:55
15. The Pharaoh Sails To Orion (Live) 6:39
Total playing time: 72:23 min.


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The fifth full-length studio album by the legendary Finnish Symphonic Power Metal band.
Nightwish's best-selling album to date, and the last album to feature Tarja Turunen on lead vocals.
The album cost nearly €250 000 to make, (1 000 000 including the videos), which made it Finland's most expensive recording ever until the release of Nightwish's next album, "Dark Passion Play", which cost over €500 000 to produce. As of 2013, "Once" had sold 2.3 million copies worldwide, becoming Nightwish's most successful album to date.
The album continues the more streamlined musical approach first heard on "Century Child", moving further away from the Power Metal-influenced sound of their previous albums into Symphonic Metal with a slightly more mainstream, approachable feel. "Once" utilizes a full orchestra in nine of the eleven songs on the album; unlike on "Century Child", Nightwish chose an orchestra outside of Finland, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, which has been featured on every album released since.
"Once" is their second album to feature a full-length song in Finnish, "Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan". The band added new elements to their music for this album, such as the chorus riff and synthesized drum-beat of "Wish I Had an Angel", and a long prayer chant on "Creek Mary's Blood".
During the first week of its release, "Once" entered the Finnish, German and Norwegian charts at number one, later topping the European Top 100 Albums chart. It was also the first Nightwish album to chart in the United States, reaching No. 42 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, and the band's first album to chart in UK, reaching No. 10 on the Rock Chart. In 2005, "Once" was ranked number 383 in Rock Hard Magazine's book "The 500 Greatest Rock & Metal Albums of All Time". In 2017, it was ranked 89th at Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time".
"Once" has been certified double Platinum in Finland, triple Gold in Germany, Gold in Sweden. The Single "Nemo" topped the charts in Finland and Hungary, and reached the top ten in four additional countries. It remained on the UK Rock Chart for more than a year. "Nemo" therefore remains their most successful single ever, and "Once" reached number 47 in the list of best-selling albums of all time in Finland. As of June 2013, the album had sold 2.3 million copies worldwide, becoming Nightwish's best-selling album to date.
Nuclear Blast GmbH, 2004 (27361 12912 | NB 1291-2). Made in Germany. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Dark Chest Of Wonders 4:28
2. Wish I Had An Angel 4:06
3. Nemo 4:36
4. Planet Hell 4:39
5. Creek Mary's Blood 8:30
6. The Siren 4:45
7. Dead Gardens 4:28
8. Romanticide 4:58
9. Ghost Love Score 10:02
10. Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan 3:59
11. Higher Than Hope 5:35
Total playing time: 60:06 min.

The second EP by legendary Finnish Symphonic Power Metal band.
The EP has two new songs (“Tenth Man Down” and “Away”) and a remake of "Angels Fall First"'s “Astral Romance”, sung by Tony Kakko beside Tarja Turunen. The title song, “Over The Hill And Far Away”, is by Northern Irish singer and guitarist Gary Moore, and has backing vocals by Tuomas Holopainen and Kakko. Tapio Wilska sings on "10th Man Down".
Bassist Sami Vänskä left the band after its recording, due to musical differences between him and Tuomas Holopainen. He was replaced by the bassist and male vocalist, Marko Hietala.
The EP debuted at number one on the Finnish Singles Chart and spent twelve weeks in the top three, topping it for another four weeks and spending six weeks at number two. It charted for a total of 49 weeks, including two weeks in early 2004.
The EP has been awarded double-Platinum certification in Finland and has sold over 36,000 copies to date, becoming the sixth-best-selling Single of all time in Finland. "Over The Hills And Far Away" entered also the European charts, in the Top 100 of Germany, Austria, France and Switzerland.
Re-release contains six live tracks, taken from the live DVD "From Wishes To Eternity", recorded in Tampere, Finland, on 29 December 2000.
Vertigo/Capitol, a division of Universal Music GmbH /Spinefarm Records, 2001/2016 (0602537389711). Made in EU. Pressed in Austria.


Tracklist:
1. Over The Hills And Far Away (Gary Moore cover) 5:03
2. 10th Man Down 5:20
3. Away 4:32
4. Astral Romance 5:18
5. The Kinslayer (Live) 4:12
6. She Is My Sin (Live) 4:45
7. Sacrament Of Wilderness (Live) 5:01
8. Walking In The Air (Live) 5:08
9. Wishmaster (Live) 4:44
10. Deep Silent Complete (Live) 4:38
Total playing time: 48:41 min.