Are you a true Nightwish fan? Dive into this quiz and test your knowledge about one of the most iconic symphonic metal bands in the world. From their early beginnings to the latest album Human. :II: Nature., see how well you know Nightwish’s history, albums, band members, and milestones
Test Your Nightwish Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
What is the title of Nightwish’s sixth studio album?
Wishmaster | |
Once | |
Dark Passion Play | |
Imaginaerum | |
Century Child |
Question 1 Explanation:
Dark Passion Play was released in 2007, marking Anette Olzon’s first album with the band and becoming one of their most successful albums in Europe.
Question 2 |
Which Nightwish single received significant airplay on MTV in the US?
Nemo | |
Sleeping Sun | |
Wish I Had an Angel | |
Amaranth | |
The Islander |
Question 2 Explanation:
“Wish I Had an Angel” received MTV airplay and was featured in US film soundtracks, boosting the band's popularity in the United States.
Question 3 |
What inspired the name “Nightwish”?
A book title | |
A movie scene | |
Their first song | |
Tarja Turunen’s idea | |
A Finnish folk tale |
Question 3 Explanation:
The name "Nightwish" was inspired by their first song, recorded on their initial demo in 1996.
Question 4 |
Where did Nightwish make their live debut performance?
Helsinki | |
Tampere | |
Kitee | |
Espoo | |
Turku |
Question 4 Explanation:
Nightwish made their live debut in their hometown of Kitee at Huvikeskus on December 31, 1997.
Question 5 |
What major festival did Nightwish perform at during their first world tour following "Wishmaster"?
Rock in Rio | |
Download Festival | |
Wacken Open Air | |
Summer Breeze Open Air | |
Graspop Metal Meeting |
Question 5 Explanation:
Nightwish performed at the Wacken Open Air festival during their first world tour after the release of "Wishmaster."
Question 6 |
Which single was released as a charity download to introduce Anette Olzon?
"Eva" | |
"Amaranth" | |
"Bye Bye Beautiful" | |
"The Islander" | |
"Last of the Wilds" |
Question 6 Explanation:
"Eva" was the first song released with Anette Olzon, offered as a charity download.
Question 7 |
Which song from Dark Passion Play includes a vocal version in Finnish, titled "Erämaan viimeinen"?
"Bye Bye Beautiful" | |
"Amaranth" | |
"The Islander" | |
"Last of the Wilds" | |
"Master Passion Greed" |
Question 7 Explanation:
"Last of the Wilds" was re-released with Finnish vocals by Jonsu under the title "Erämaan viimeinen."
Question 8 |
Which guest narrator contributed to the 2015 album "Endless Forms Most Beautiful"?
Charles Darwin | |
Richard Dawkins | |
David Attenborough | |
Stephen Hawking | |
Carl Sagan |
Question 8 Explanation:
Richard Dawkins narrated parts of the album.
Question 9 |
Which special guest drummer performed during the recording of the 2015 album due to Jukka Nevalainen's health issues?
Tony Kakko | |
Kai Hahto | |
Troy Donockley | |
Janne Wirman | |
Mikko Sirén |
Question 9 Explanation:
Kai Hahto took over for Nevalainen, who suffered from insomnia.
Question 10 |
What charity did Nightwish partner with in 2020?
Greenpeace | |
WWF | |
World Land Trust | |
The Red Cross | |
The Ocean Cleanup |
Question 10 Explanation:
Nightwish partnered with the World Land Trust in March 2020 to support conservation efforts.
There are 10 questions to complete.
