A return to her metal roots after her 2015 live album 'Warm Winter Night', 'The Shadow Self' saw Tarja Turunen collaborating with a new production team. The album touches on darker themes than her previous studio efforts.
- The album was recorded in various studios across Finland, Germany, and Spain. It was produced by Michael 'Mitch' Global, known for his work with bands such as Kamelot and Primal Fear. The album reached the top 10 in Germany, Finland, and Switzerland.
- The album's themes explore the "shadow self," representing the darker, repressed aspects of the personality. Several music videos were released to promote the album, including clips for "No Bitter End" and "Dem The Blood".
- The album was released on earMUSIC, a division of Edel Music & Entertainment. It was accompanied by a graphic novel, "The Shadow Self", which further explored the album's concepts.
Tarja is a Finnish vocalist, known for her role as the lead singer of symphonic metal band Nightwish from 1996 to 2005. She is also a solo artist, often incorporating classical music into her work.
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