October 21, 2006 in the life of Finnish symphonic power metal Nightwish event occurred which calls into question the existence of groups in the future - at will from the ranks of Nightwish was sacked vocalist Tarja Turunen, whose staged operatic voice managed to be the hallmark of the team. The last concert world tour, Nightwish "Once", which lasted more than a year and a half, was held Oct. 21 at the Arena Hartuoll (Hartwall Arena) in Helsinki. This historic show was recorded on film - in order to include it on coming out soon CD/DVD- disc, entitled "End of an Era". Unfortunately, "End of an Era" will indeed become a true "end of an era for many fans. After speaking at Hartuoll on their official website an open letter addressed to the leader of the group Tuomas Tarja Turunen Holopaynenom. While acknowledging that the team is working on his creation more than nine years and can not leave with the sense of their lives ", Tuomas reports that" a group can no longer continue to move forward with Tarja. According to the musician, "Tarja's behavior and attitude may not be further combined with the objectives of Nightwish". It says Tuomas: "Nightwish - is a group based on the existence of which have always been emotional." "The first place for us has always been the moral satisfaction, rather than money" - he writes. And he continues: "For you the same, Tarja is now more important than money. Do you think that it's you sacrificed yourself for Nightwish, oblivious to the fact that the group has given you. This attitude clearly reflected in those two things you said to me on the way to Toronto: "I am the group Nightwish is no longer necessary" and "Remember, Tuomas, that I can leave the group at any time, you notice only the day before." "I just can not write more songs for you" - sums up Holopainen . and to inform all concerned that the details of the split in the group will be covered in great detail in a forthcoming biography of Nightwish. The book will be released in May of 2006. is not yet known whether the ready replacement vocalist, whose voice is unforgettable in many ways served as the success of the group, playing operatic / symphonic metal. Tarja itself had no immediate Commentry news of his dismissal.

01. Dark Chest Of Wonders
02. Planet Hell
03. Ever Dream
04. The Kinslayer
05. The Phantom Of The Opera
06. Siren
07. Sleeping Sun
08. High Hopes
09. Bless The Child
10. Wishmaster
11. Slaying The Dreamer
12. Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan
13. Nemo
14. Ghost Love Score
15. Stone People
16. Creek Mary's Blood
17. Over The Hills And Far Away
18. Wish I Had An Angel