Former NIGHTWISH Singer Tarja Turunen Wants to Release her New Solo Rock Album Next Year
In a talk with Chas Byrne, Tarja Turunen discussed the chances of new music from the former NIGHTWISH singer. She said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’m writing new songs all the time, preparing the songs for the new album, new rock album. I hope [I will be] wrapping things up in January, February next year before all the touring starts again, because there will be a lot of touring involved next year.
“I’ll go on tour March with Marko Hietala from NIGHTWISH. We go to South America. I do in Germany also a tour, ‘Rock Meets Classic’, together with SUPERTRAMP guys, [members of] ULTRAVOX — legends, I go on tour with them in April. And in May, I will be in Mexico having a tour on my own. And then it’s the summer already, summer festivals and more touring to do at the end of the year. So there’s a lot of things. It’s a lot, but I hope to come out with the album next year. Absolutely.”
On November 10, Tarja Turunen unveiled “Dark Christmas,” the follow-up to her 2017 album “From Spirits And Ghosts (Score For A Dark Christmas).” This latest record features captivating interpretations of beloved Christmas carols, including WHAM!‘s “Last Christmas,” Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and Paul McCartney‘s “Wonderful Christmastime.” Timeless classics like “Jingle Bells,” “Frosty The Snowman,” and “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” are also transformed, accompanied by Tarja‘s original composition, “Dark Christmas.” The release is complemented by 12 music videos, each corresponding to a track on the album, along with a full-length music feature film available with Dolby Atmos immersive audio mix across all supported platforms.
Possessing a vocal range spanning three-and-a-half octaves, Turunen has delivered five rock/metal solo albums since 2007, with her most recent offering being 2019’s “In The Raw.”
NIGHTWISH parted ways with Turunen at the conclusion of the band’s 2005 tour, communicating the decision through an open letter published on the NIGHTWISH website simultaneously.
Discussing the fusion of metal and classical music, Tarja shared with Kerrang! magazine: “Both genres share a profound connection. Music, to me, is pure emotion, capable of uniting people regardless of their background. It’s a deeply personal experience; we all have our preferences, but fundamentally, music is an emotional journey. Metal and classical music, as genres, evoke intense emotions.”