“Once I had a dream, and this is it”. This is the opening line of an album that would change the lives of some young Finnish musicians with fire in their hearts and an ocean full of sweet music in their souls. An album that would also influence thousands of people all over the world for years to come. Once, NIGHTWISH‘s fifth studio album saw the light of day on June 7th 2004 – it changed the metal world completely and made the band living legends.

Today, NIGHTWISH pay tribute to the manifesto that they gifted the world 18 years ago, announcing a re-release of “Once” as a remastered version with bonus tracks in the different formats.

Pre-order your copy of “Once” (Remastered) here: http://nblast.de/Nightwish-Once

Local Physical copies will be available

Maestro Tuomas Holopainen states:“Nostalgia is a powerful tool. I easily remember what those days surrounding the release of the record were like. The excitement, the ambition, the comradeship, the triumphant tour to come, it was all there, about to carry the band to another level, musically and journey wise.”

Listen to ‘Dark Chest Of Wonders’ Remastered: