Name: Once
Brand: Nightwish

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0727361573225

Colour

Clear

Colour details

Clear White Purple Splatter

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

Total Cap

Clear LPx2

Artist

Nightwish

Genre GB

Metal

Label GB

Nuclear Blast

Nightwish is a symphonic heavy metal band from Kitee, Finland. Founded in 1996 by Tuomas Holopainen, the group started as an acoustic band before transitioning to heavy metal in 1997. With several lead vocalist changes over the years, they have now settled on Floor Jansen since 2013. Despite facing challenges with drummer Jukka Nevalainen's departure in 2019 and Marco Hietala's exit in 2021, Nightwish continues to captivate audiences with their unique sound.

The current line-up includes Tuomas Holopainen on keyboards, Emppu Vuorinen on guitars, Floor Jansen providing vocals, Troy Donockley playing flutes and pipes, whistles by Kai Hahto on drums since 2019 (previously a touring/session member from 2014-2019), and Jukka Koskinen joining as bassist in 2022 (formerly a touring/session member from 2021-2022).

Notable previous members include Tarja Turunen as the original vocalist until 2005, Jukka Nevalainen as the drummer until his hiatus in 2014 due to health issues (insomnia), Sami Vänskä as bassist from 1998-2001, Marco Hietala serving as bassist and vocalist from 2001-2021, and Anette Olzon taking over vocal

Nuclear Blast is a German independent label that specializes in metal and related music styles. Founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger, the label has become a prominent force in the metal industry. With their headquarters located in Donzdorf, Germany, Nuclear Blast Europe serves as a label, mailorder service, wholesale distributor, fulfillment service, and distribution center for several labels across Europe. In addition to their European presence, Nuclear Blast America operates as a US company with similar business tasks in collaboration with Century Media. They also have a South American branch working alongside Century Media.

A typical Nuclear Blast catalogue number follows the format "NB XXXX-F", where F represents the format of the release. This can vary but generally includes limited first editions (such as Digipak or O-Card) for both CD and DVD (-0), LPs or other vinyl formats (-1), jewelcase CDs or promo CDs/DVDs (-2), video tapes or tapes (-3/-4), box sets or limited mailorder editions with bonus CDs/DVDs (-5), some vinyl 7”s (-7), shape CDs (-8), and picture vinyls (-9). Earlier releases may only have three digits.

With an extensive catalog of metal music and an authoritative presence in the industry, Nuclear Blast continues to be a leading label for fans of heavy music

Finland’s Nightwish have always stood for virtuoso perfection. They are able to evoke fantastic dream worlds, fade out time and space, and touch you deep inside with their symphonic majestic compositions. Since their formation in July 1996, they have risen long ago to become the most successful Symphonic Metal band. Once is their 2004 breakthrough (5th studio album, Silver in the U.K.) featuring the hits ‘Nemo’ and ‘Wish I Had An Angel’.

Once

Music GB

Discover Once by Nightwish on vinyl and CD formats from Nuclear Blast. Symphonic metal perfection with hits like ‘Nemo’ and ‘Wish I Had An Angel’.