Finnish symphonic metal gods NIGHTWISH released their brand new best-of compilation »Decades« on March 9th through Nuclear Blast to celebrate more than two decades of their career. It's only right, then, that this milestone should be celebrated with an extensive world tour! Currently touring North America, the band are pleased to announce that their special guests for the upcoming European shows this November and December will be up and coming heavy metallers BEAST IN BLACK, led by former BATTLE BEAST guitarist Anton Kabanen. Full tour dates are below.
"There's absolutely no better way to wrap up the year than this massive tour with NIGHTWISH,"says Anton. "Moreover, this is beyond words and our wildest dreams. We promise to give you our very best and to make these shows unforgettable!"
»Decades: Europe 2018«
w/ BEAST IN BLACK
- 02.11. S Gothenburg - Partille Arena
- 05.11. D Berlin - Max-Schmeling-Halle
- 06.11. D Hamburg - Barclaycard Arena
- 07.11. B Antwerp - Lotto Arena
- 09.11. D Oberhausen - König-Pilsener-Arena
- 10.11. F Paris - AccorHotels Arena
- 11.11. CH Geneva - Arena
- 13.11. SK Bratislava - Incheba Expo Arena
- 14.11. D Munich - Olympiahalle
- 16.11. D Leipzig - Arena
- 17.11. PL Krakow - Tauron Arena
- 20.11. H Budapest - Arena
- 22.11. CH Zurich - Hallenstadion
- 23.11. D Nuremberg - Arena
- 24.11. D Stuttgart - Schleyer-Halle
- 27.11. D Saarbrücken - Saarlandhalle
- 04.12. I Milan - Medionalum Forum
- 05.12. D Frankfurt - Festhalle
Tickets: http://nblast.de/NightwishTicket
More NIGHTWISH dates:
»Decades: North America 2018«
- 23.03. USA Niagara Falls, NY - Rapids Theatre
- 24.03. USA Cleveland, OH - Agora Theater
- 25.03. USA Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE
- 26.03. USA Covington, KY - Madison Theater
- 28.03. USA Kalamazoo, MI - State Theatre
- 29.03. USA St. Louis, MO - Touhill Performing Arts Center
- 30.03. USA Minneapolis, MN - The Myth
- 31.03. USA Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom
- 02.04. USA Omaha, NB - Sokol Auditorium
- 03.04. USA Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
- 05.04. CDN Edmonton, AB - Northern Alberta Jubilee Aud
- 06.04. USA Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
- 07.04. CDN Vancouver, BC - Queen Elizabeth Threater
- 08.04. USA Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
- 10.04. USA Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
- 12.04. USA Ventura, CA - The Majestic Ventura Theatre
- 13.04. USA San Jose, CA - City National Civic
- 14.04. USA Anaheim, CA - City National Grove
- 15.04. USA Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
- 17.04. USA Dallas, TX - The Bomb Factory
- 18.04. USA Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall
- 19.04. USA Mobile, AL - Saenger Theater
- 21.04. USA St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Landing
- 22.04. USA Miami, FL - Olympia Theater
»Decades: Europe 2018«
- 18.05. EST Tallinn - Saku Suurhall
- 01.06. CZ Pilsen - Metalfest Open Air
- 02.06. NL Nijmegen - FortaRock
- 21.06. DK Copenhagen - Copenhell
- 24.06. F Clisson - Hellfest
- 06.07. N Kvinesdal - Norway Rock Festival
- 13.07. FIN Joensuu - Ilosaarirock
- 21.07. FIN Lahti - Mukkulan Tapahtumapuisto (w/ BEAST IN BLACK)
- 03.08. D Wacken - Wacken Open Air
- 07.08. CH Schaffhausen - Stars in Town (w/ GOTTHARD, THE BEAUTY OF GEMINA)
- 09.08. E Villena - Leyendas del Rock
- 12.08. UK Derby - Bloodstock Open Air
- 19.08. BG Varna - Mega Rock
Let's be honest; it doesn't take any overstated words to present this exceptional band called NIGHTWISH to the world out there, for they are the undisputed pioneers of symphonic metal and the icons of a whole genre. Their virtuosity is consummate perfection, their inspiration lived passion! NIGHTWISH truly understand how to captivate and enchant within seconds. Since the beginning of their career which started on a mild summer night in July 1996, they have been regarded as the epitome of the most demanding, compositional music art and innovative sound ventures.
»Decades« unites the most important songs of the band on two CD's in their original versions. The Suomi sound makers have always been recognised for their exciting journey of discovery and as a tribute to all that, this release presents a phenomenal cross-section of this formidable career through the lens of their grandiose evolution!