The Finnish soprano who defined Nightwish's early sound now crafts her own blend of classical and rock.
For the Nightwish era, 'Swanheart' shows her classical control. From her solo work, try 'Until My Last Breath', it's got that blend of rock drive and soprano clarity she does so well.
When Nightwish needed a vocalist in 1996, they found Tarja's operatic training and brought symphonic metal to a new level. Her voice carried songs like 'Swanheart' and their cover of 'Happy Christmas (War Is Over)' on albums like 'Wishmaster' and 'Once.' After leaving the band in 2005, she proved she could stand alone with solo tracks like 'Until My Last Breath' and collaborations like 'Demons In You' with Alissa White-Gluz.
She was Nightwish's lead vocalist from 1996 to 2005, appearing on albums including 'Wishmaster' and 'Once.' Her first solo album, 'My Winter Storm,' arrived in 2007, followed by others like 'What Lies Beneath' and 'In the Raw.' She's kept recording and performing, working with artists like Cristina Scabbia on 'Goodbye Stranger.'
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