Tarja sings at 6:49. I think it's something Finnish. :) So, dear Finns, could you please tell me what song Tarja is singing? I'd be grateful if you could provide a link to the full version of this song.
The previously shared poster was unofficial and contained some inaccuracies. This is the official one with the exact information.
Tarja Turunen was part of Nightwish between 1996 and 2005. After recording five studio albums with the group, the vocalist was eventually dismissed for, among other reasons, allegedly prioritizing business and money and disagreeing with the rest of the members regarding touring schedules, according to an open letter written by keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen.
When asked about the possibility of a reunion with her former bandmates by manager Paulo Baron and music critic Regis Tadeu in 2022, the singer expressed uncertainty. At the time, she described the hypothetical situation as “very difficult” to happen:
>“First of all, it’s a very hypothetical situation. We live in a world where things happen without warning. I don’t close the door on anything anymore - I’m no longer that kind of person. I’ve learned many things in life and I accept them as they are. So, I don’t know, but I think it’s very difficult that this would happen.”
Recently, the topic came up once again during a conversation with journalist Marcelo Vieira for Roadie Crew. This time, the artist even admitted that she had already spoken with Marko Hietala, who left the band in 2021, about the idea, though she maintained the same position:
>“I’ve spoken with Marko a few times already - it’s been 30 years [of the band]. That’s a very long time, more than half of my life. But a collaboration with Nightwish, with things the way they are today, is something very hypothetical. At the moment, honestly, I have difficulty imagining myself doing something with the band, but I also can’t say ‘never’ because I don’t like closing doors in my life. With things as they are now, I see it as something difficult.”
Speaking to Kerrang! in 2019, Tarja explained that it was much easier to maintain closeness with Marko than with other former Nightwish bandmates. At the time, however, she revealed that she still kept occasional contact with Tuomas Holopainen, despite not seeing him in person (via Blabbermouth.net):
>“Personally, to be completely honest, I don’t see anything happening between me and them. Marko joined the band a little later; he wasn’t there from the very beginning. He was always someone I was close to. As for me and Tuomas Holopainen, we haven’t seen each other in a very long time… but we have kept in touch. There’s no resentment. The past is what it is; we can’t change it. We can only change the future.”
In April 2023, Nightwish confirmed that the band would enter an indefinite hiatus regarding live performances. Because of that, their most recent album, Yesterwynde, although released as planned, did not receive a supporting tour.
To justify the break, the statement cited “personal reasons, but ones vital for the well-being and future” of the project.
It was also emphasized that the decision “has nothing to do” with vocalist Floor Jansen>’s pregnancy or any individual side projects. Read the statement below:
>“As the ‘Human :II: Nature - World Tour’ is coming to an end, we feel that now is the time to share our plans for the next chapter of our journey.
After the planned shows in June 2023, we will be ‘hanging up our touring shoes’ indefinitely when it comes to live performances, and we will not tour for the next album.
The reasons behind this decision are personal, but we all agree they are vital for the well-being and future of the band. Rest assured that we still love working together and that this decision has nothing to do with Floor’s pregnancy or our other individual projects.”
Hey everyone,
The development of the interactive fan map is continuing, and honestly, I feel like my fingers are permanently glued to the keyboard at this point 😄 But it’s finally starting to really take shape.
Because of licensing and database size limitations, there won’t be custom uploaded avatars or images. Everything will come from free/licensed sources. However, registered users will have access to themed AI avatars, and I want to play around with the style a bit.
What kind of themed avatars would you like to see in FrissonMap?
They can be inspired by the Frisson era, symphonic metal, horror, Tarja's albums, concerts, dark aesthetics, or anything that fits the vibe of the project.
For example:
Basically anything that would fit a metal/fan community vibe.
FrissonMap is basically a fan-made interactive map project we came up with together here in the community. The idea is that people from all around the world will be able to share their thoughts, impressions, memories, and experiences connected to Tarja’s new music and era directly on the map.
The interface for placing your comments directly on the map is already done, along with concerts and POIs (points of interest) like Hartwall Arena, Kitee, plus some admin tools for me 😄
This weekend will mainly be about polishing the UI, working on the responsive mobile design, and GDPR (a very exciting thing, obviously).
Ik heb geprobeerd te zoeken waar er het is KODA in Amsterdam maar zonder resultaat. Eigenlijk, ik heb een adres nodig. Is er iemand geïnteresseerd ook?
The full interview with Tarja can be found in the June 2026 issue of METAL HAMMER, available at newsstands or by conveniently ordering the magazine to your home. It’s even easier and cheaper with a subscription!
METAL HAMMER: How did Dani Filth from Cradle Of Filth end up contributing to the song “I Don’t Care”?
Tarja: Dani is the perfect example of the contrast I was generally looking for with FRISSON NOIR. At first, I didn’t even dare to ask him. Eventually, I simply sent him a message and expressed my wish. Just five minutes later, his reply came: “Hello Tarja, I would love to work with you!” So I sent Dani the song in question and explained to him: “I want you to sing throughout the entire song, not just in one or two verses as is often the case with duets. I want you to be by my side for the whole track!” I admire Dani and have followed his career for many years. He is an intellectual type who has systematically built his image, personality, and the Cradle Of Filth brand
MH: Were you a Cradle Of Filth fan in your youth? Were you even into heavy metal back then?
T: No, heavy metal didn’t particularly interest me in the past. Of course I knew Metallica’s Black Album, and thanks to my brother, who is seven years older than me, I also knew Whitesnake, Scorpions, and Alice Cooper. But until Nightwish, metal was never a major thing for me.
MH: Metallica, Whitesnake, Scorpions - they all have male singers. Were you sure you would fit into that world?
T: How could I possibly have been sure? Nightwish became a phenomenon mainly because I am a woman. On the other hand, I was used to being around men. I have two brothers, I was the only girl in my class for six years in elementary school, and I played football with the boys. At the beginning of my career as a metal singer, I was also constantly surrounded by men. Backstage at Nightwish concerts back then, you would hardly see any women. At first, I was more like some kind of strange little bird in that world.
MH: Is your 14-year-old daughter into heavy metal?
T: When Naomi does her homework, she mostly listens to soundtracks without lyrics, but sometimes also Lady Gaga or heavy metal. Through her, I discovered several metal bands I hadn’t known before, such as Falling In Reverse, whom we went to see together in Madrid. Naomi knew all the lyrics - she sang along to every song.
Why Tarja recorded an unusually heavy album for herself and how difficult the search for a producer was can be read in the May 2026 issue of METAL HAMMER, available at newsstands or by conveniently ordering the magazine to your home. It’s even easier and cheaper with a subscription!
These should be the dates and cities selected for the listening parties. The official announcement is expected for confirmation.
After the few snippets here is the podcast.
Sayo will be featured on Tarja next single "The Trace Outlives".
Sayo Komada- Samuride
FROM TARJA'S OFFICIAL TikTok
Undertaker won last round almost unanimously. Great pick!
Now, onto From Spirits and Ghosts one more time. Which song do you think isn't that worth the hype? Please comment and remember the most upvoted comment wins. Also, don't vote for winners of previous rounds please! For this album, it's Emmanuel, Feliz Navidad and We Wish You A Merry Christmas.
From Tarja's IG
Was this version also available elsewhere too?