The infamous Tarja Turunen, former lead singer of Nightwish, recently sat down with Metal Addiction webzine and spilled the tea on her favorite Nightwish song to perform again ( Spoiler Alert: it’s not like she can remember the lyrics or anything 🙅♀️). When asked about her favorite song, she responded with a resounding “Uh, um, hmm… maybe something from Oceanborn? 🤔” Yeah, because that’s exactly what we want to hear from a legendary metal singer – uncertainty and a dash of confusion 🤷♀️.
But seriously, Tarja did mention that she would love to perform “Swanheart” again, a ballad from Oceanborn, because it’s a challenging song vocally and she loves a good struggle 🤣. We can’t blame her, who doesn’t love a good vocal gymnastics session? 🤸♀️ It’s not like she’s getting older or anything, and her voice is still as youthful and vibrant as ever… cough, cough 🎂. In all seriousness, Tarja will be releasing a new metal album, “Frisson Noir”, on June 12 via earMUSIC, which promises to be the heaviest record of her career 🤘. Because, you know, she’s not getting older, and her voice is still totally capable of hitting those high notes 🙄.
The new album will feature some amazing guests, including Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth), Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) 🤩. It’s like a metal party, and everyone’s invited! 🎉 Except maybe the other members of Nightwish, because, you know, they’re still salty about the whole “firing her via open letter” thing 🤑. But hey, who needs band drama when you have a three-and-a-half octave vocal range? 🎤 Tarja’s got this, and she’s ready to rock (or at least, try to remember the lyrics) 🤘.
When it comes to the marrying of metal and classical music, Tarja told Kerrang! magazine that it’s all about the emotions, baby! 🌟 Because, you know, metal and classical music are basically the same thing – just a bunch of people screaming and playing instruments really loudly 🤣. But seriously, Tarja’s right, music is all about the feels, and if it makes you feel something, then it’s good music 🎵. So, let’s all just take a moment to appreciate Tarja’s dedication to her craft, even if she can’t remember the words to her own songs 🙏. 🤣
And if you’re wondering what Tarja’s been up to lately, well, let’s just say she’s been keeping busy with her solo career, releasing five rock/metal solo records since 2007, including her latest, 2019’s “In The Raw” 🎸. Because, you know, being a solo artist is all about being raw and unfiltered, just like her music 🤪. But hey, who needs filters when you have a voice like Tarja’s? 🎤 It’s not like she’s using any special effects or anything… 🎧
Anyway, we’re all excited to see what Tarja has in store for us with her new album, and we’re sure it’ll be a real treat 🎁. After all, who doesn’t love a good metal album with a side of drama and forgotten lyrics? 🤣 It’s like a recipe for success! 🎉 So, stay tuned, folks, and get ready to rock (or at least, try to remember the words) 🤘. And don’t forget to follow Tarja on social media, because, you know, she’s still got it 📱. 💁♀️🔥🎸
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
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