"Century Child" saw Nightwish deliver their most polished and epic work to date, featuring the band's first-ever ballads and a more refined, orchestral sound.
- The album was certified triple platinum in Finland.
- It features guest appearances from the Finnish string ensemble Metro Voices.
- The single "Ever Dream" was released in a limited edition and is considered a collector's item.
Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland, formed in 1996. They are known for their operatic female vocals and epic, cinematic soundscapes. As of "Century Child" in 2002, Nightwish were solidifying their status as pioneers of the symphonic metal genre, moving beyond their earlier, more folk-influenced sound and preparing for an even grander scale of production.
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