Label : Nuclear Blast
Release : 27-1-2023
Dark Passion Play represents a key era in Nightwish’s evolution, introducing a new vocal chapter and expanding the band’s orchestral identity. The album blends cinematic arrangements with heavy riffs, emotional choirs and powerful melodic hooks. Standout tracks like The Poet and the Pendulum, Amaranth and Bye Bye Beautiful highlight its dramatic depth, dynamic songwriting and bold production choices. The record delivers a balance of symphonic grandeur and metal intensity that defines the Nightwish sound.
This 2023 reissue presents the album on double black vinyl housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve. The pressing offers enhanced warmth and clarity, allowing the orchestral layers and vocal arrangements to breathe with added depth. Designed for collectors and dedicated listeners, this edition provides a premium physical experience of a modern symphonic metal milestone. Dark Passion Play remains an essential release and this version stands as a definitive way to experience it on vinyl.
