Nightwish was (and maybe still is) one of the most beloved rock bands of the last 10 years. Their unique style that combines opera - represented by the beautiful Tarja Turunen (until 2007) and Anette Olzon and metal sounds - represented by the gothic-strange band-members.

Following in the footsteps of the Gathering and Lacuna Coil (goth-influenced "symphonic" metal bands with female vocalists), Nightwish was formed in Kitee, Finland, in 1997 by keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen. Initially attempting to create acoustic music, he recruited trained opera vocalist Tarja Turunen, but soon added full metal-band instrumentation in the persons of guitarist Emppo Vuorinen, bassist Sami Vänskä, and drummer Jukka Nevalainen. The band's demos landed them a contract with the Finnish label Spinefarm, which released their debut album Angels Fall First in late 1997 (it appeared in the rest of Europe the following year). The follow-up, Oceanborn, appeared in late 1998 and made Nightwish a bonafide mainstream success in their homeland; the album reached the Finnish Top Five and spun off three Top Ten singles. The band toured Europe heavily, consolidating their success, and in 2000 recorded their third album Wishmaster. Not only did it top the Finnish charts, but it also became the group's first album to be released in the U.S. (AMG)

In 2007 Tarja left the band for the disapontment of the fans, but Nightwish continued its existence by searching for a new female singer. After auditing several candidates, Annete was chosen as not only a replacer, but also as a step in the begining of a new era for the band.

This is Ever Dream and one of their most appreciated live performances: last concert with Tarja.