Nightwish have released a remastered version of their 18 year old opus, Once, with bonus tracks. Not only would this record change the lives of Nightwish, but it has undoubtedly influenced thousands of people all over the world since its release in 2004. Maestro Tuomas Holopainen states: “Nostalgia is a powerful tool. I easily remember what those days surrounding the release of the record were like. The excitement, the ambition, the comradeship, the triumphant tour to come: it was all there, about to carry the band to another level, musically and journey-wise.” Once climbed to number-one in the album charts in Germany, Finland, Norway, and Greece. It achieved triple-platinum status in Finland; triple-gold status in Germany; and gold status in Switzerland, Austria, and Norway. Q...
