Arjen Lucassen is a Dutch multi-instrumentalist who, since 1980, has been an unstoppable creative force. As if it wasn't enough to have completely redefined...

An interview with DSO's founder, Daniel Hakansson

"There are no certain facts in art, like there are in science. That's the beautify of it."

The collaboration between Nightwish's Floor Jansen and Pagan's Mind's Jørn Viggo Lofstad has been the stuff of legends for a long time. Since their friendship started in 2007 at...

Unlike previous years, which were largely shaped by different amounts of rain (from intermittent to "OH MY GOD, PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!"), 2018 promised...

Metal Blast: The first, and perhaps most obvious question, is simply "Why?". Considering how busy you and Tuomas are with Nightwish, why did the...

To look at the history of Nightwish is to look at a history of maturation and change. Although it is true that some of the elements that...

When guitarist Morten Veland left celebrated gothic metal outfit Tristania in 2001, he quickly formed Sirenia. Their music went down a similar sonic path...

Amorphis are an amazing band. This isn't really up for debate. They write terrific songs, they have amazing lyrics (particularly if you're interested in Finnish mythology and...

Marco Hietala's entrance into Nightwish, before the release of their critically acclaimed 2002 album Century Child, was a turning point for the band. His...