How many Nightwish releases are on Riffiter?

51 releases are catalogued, spanning 1997 to 2024.

When was Nightwish formed?

Nightwish formed in 1996, in Kitee, Finland.

What genre is Nightwish?

Nightwish is catalogued under Symphonic Metal.

What awards has Nightwish won?

Nightwish has 5 award wins on record, including Muuvi Prize (1×), Echo Music Prize (1×), Emma Award (1×).

Artist

Nightwish

Nightwish is a symphonic metal artist from Kitee, Finland formed in 1996. 51 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Symphonic Metal · Kitee, Finland · Best symphonic metal albums

51
Releases: 1997–2024
Active years: 1996
Formed

Discography

33

Singles & EPs

18

Honors

5

Muuvi Prize
×1
Muuvi Prize
- —
Echo Music Prize
×1
Echo Music Prize
- — · Echo Pop
Emma Award
×1
Emma Award
- — · Band of the Year
×1
MTV Europe Music Awards
- 2008 · Best Finnish Act
×1
Music Museum Fame
- 2018 · Finnish Music Hall of Fame

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About

Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and lead singer Tarja Turunen. The band soon picked up drummer Jukka Nevalainen, and then bassist Sami Vänskä after the release of its debut album, Angels Fall First (1997). In 2002, Vänskä was replaced by Marco Hietala, who also took over the male vocalist role previously filled by Holopainen or guest singers. Although Nightwish have been prominent in their home country since Angels Fall First, they did not achieve worldwide fame until the release of the albums Oceanborn (1998), Wishmaster (2000) and Century Child (2002). Their 2004 album, Once, has sold more than one million copies and was the band's breakthrough in the United States. Their biggest US hit single, "Wish I Had an Angel" (2004), received MTV airplay and was included on three US film soundtracks to promote their North American tour. The band produced three more singles and two music videos for Once, as well as a re-recording of "Sleeping Sun" for the "best of" compilation album, Highest Hopes (2005), before Turunen's dismissal in October 2005. Her last p…

Nightwish in brief

How many Nightwish releases are on Riffiter?: 51 releases are catalogued, spanning 1997 to 2024.
When was Nightwish formed?: Nightwish formed in 1996, in Kitee, Finland.
What genre is Nightwish?: Nightwish is catalogued under Symphonic Metal.
What is the most recent Nightwish release on Riffiter?: Yesterwynde, released in 2024.
What awards has Nightwish won?: Nightwish has 5 award wins on record, including Muuvi Prize (1×), Echo Music Prize (1×), Emma Award (1×).