Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996-2006

Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band formed in Kitee in 1996. The band's music is characterized by its combination of heavy metal and classical music, as well as the use of female vocals. Nightwish has released nine studio albums, four live albums, two compilation albums, and forty-two singles. The band has toured extensively throughout the world and has sold over 10 million albums worldwide.

Once Upon a Nightwish is the official biography of Nightwish, covering the years 1996 to 2006. The book was written by Mape Ollila and translated by Johanna Kippo. It was published in 2007 by Like Kustannus Oy.

Once Upon a Nightwish is a comprehensive biography of Nightwish, covering the band's early years, their rise to fame, and their subsequent success. The book is divided into three parts:

Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996–2006

by Peter Gelling

4.6 out of 5

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• Part I: The Early Years (1996-2001)

This part of the book covers Nightwish's early years, from their formation in 1996 to the release of their debut album, Angels Fall First, in 2001. The book discusses the band's early influences, their songwriting process, and their struggles to get their music heard.

• Part II: The Rise to Fame (2002-2005)

This part of the book covers Nightwish's rise to fame, from the release of their second album, Oceanborn, in 2002, to the release of their fourth album, Once, in 2004. The book discusses the band's increasing popularity, their tours, and their collaborations with other artists.

• Part III: The Years of Success (2006-2007)

This part of the book covers Nightwish's years of success, from the release of their fifth album, Dark Passion Play, in 2006, to the end of their hiatus in 2007. The book discusses the band's continued success, their tours, and their plans for the future.

Once Upon a Nightwish has been praised for its comprehensive coverage of Nightwish's history and its insights into the band's songwriting process. The book has been translated into several languages and has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.

Once Upon a Nightwish is the definitive biography of Nightwish. The book is a must-read for fans of the band and for anyone interested in the history of symphonic metal.

Once Upon a Nightwish: The Official Biography 1996–2006

by Peter Gelling

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1311 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	352 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE