It’s the start of a new series on Rock & Metal’s Hidden Gems — and this time we’re deep-diving into Finland’s biggest metal band: Nightwish.

In this first episode, we trace the band’s beginnings, from Tuomas Holopainen’s campfire vision to their formation and early rise. We talk about Nightwish’s influence on the metal world — especially their impact on women in the genre — and, of course, we break down the debut album Angels Fall First, exploring the band’s initial sound while highlighting and dissecting the hidden gems on this release.

Keep an eye out for future episodes in this series, where we’ll continue the journey through Nightwish’s discography and uncover hidden gems on iconic albums like Once and Dark Passion Play.

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