The Dark Chest Of Wonders

Welcome to The Dark Chest Of Wonders, a Tumblr blog dedicated to Finnish symphonic metal band, Nightwish.

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End Of An Era: My Farewell Address

The time has come for me to make a painful announcement and address why I rarely update this blog anymore. A day that I never thought would come has arrived. I no longer have the motivation to keep this blog as updated as I should. This is not due to lack of interest in the band. But it is due to me feeling like it's time for me to move on from this page. This page has been 5 years of my life, and through it I have gotten to know some of my best friends on Earth, and I cherish you all. I will always love Nightwish. That much will never change. I simply wish to live my life and enjoy the band as I should without having to worry about posting news all the time.  So, I am officially announcing my exit from this blog with this post.  I want to see this blog's legacy live on, even if it isn't through me. So, I am opening up the admin position to anyone who will give this page the attention it so rightly deserves. Please don't inquire about taking over this page unless you're serious. I have put way too much blood, sweat and tears into this page to see it all go to hell. Send an ask to this blog with your email address (this will remain between us) so that I can send you the invite to become a member. The only prerequisite I require is that you know how to make quality graphics. I need to make sure this blog with be in good and safe hands. Thank you all for allowing me to share my love of Nightwish with you at what was such a pivotal time in my life. I will never forget you all. If you wish to keep in contact with me, you can follow me over on my personal blog. Forever walking in the air. Yours truly, Megan

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My gruesome fate: Ax, rope or flame. Put me to death, I’ll be born again.

Tarja Turunen, Witch Hunt SCORPIO

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The Brightest Void - Out Today!

www.tarja-theshadowself.com

CD DIGIPACK - https://goo.gl/LumO3U LP + DOWNLOAD CODE - https://goo.gl/TCBZhu DIGITAL - https://goo.gl/4FrWQ1

Do you already have your copy?

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Magic wonders in the golden breeze, Changing daily and surrounding me. In the eyeglass, I can see them freeze. On and on and on, on and on…

Anette Olzon, Floating

Sun in Gemini/Moon in Taurus Combination Lyrics

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This is Troy. He plays in our little band and we just love him. Please wish him Happy Birthday today with all of us :)

Happy birthday, Troy!

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Tarja Fans we have a surprise for you! Tarja and Apple Music got together to bring you “The Brightest Void” exclusively for streaming, one week prior to the official release.

Starting from today, the first of two albums to come this summer will be exclusive to Apple Music for one week, after which it will become available on other music streaming and download services as well as being physically released as CD Digipack and LP+Download Code.

Listen to “The Brightest Void” on Apple Music now: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1100682789?ls=1&app=music

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Go listen now!!!

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floor_jansen_official: @rockavariamuc Are you ready for ‪#‎nightwish‬?! 'Cause we're about to rock you heavily! And I can't wait! ‪#‎Germany‬ ‪#‎rockavaria‬ ‪#‎endlessformsmostbeautiful‬ ‪#‎worldtour‬ ‪#‎floorjansen‬ ‪#‎tuomasholopainen‬ ‪#‎troydonockley‬ ‪#‎kaihahto‬ ‪#‎festival‬

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Gemini Season Featurette: Gemini Fashion

In astrology, the sun, moon, ascendant and Venus signs are all indicative of your fashion choices. It shows the kind of clothes you will be drawn to at certain moments of your life. Since it is Gemini season, I have decided to put the focus on some of my favorite Gemini-influenced women from the metal world. You will rarely ever see someone with heavy Gemini influence wearing the same outfit twice, as Gemini is a sign which loves variety. There is a certain lightness to Gemini clothing. You will often find these people wearing such light and breezy colors as yellow, light green, white or sometimes even things which are multi-colored. They also tend to wear things which give them the mobility they desire, so you will see them wearing a lot of sleeveless things which fit well but aren’t restricting. Even if it isn’t sleeveless, it will always be comfortable and youthful. Their clothing choices also tend to be very childlike in nature, and they can pull off young fashion with ease even if they are much older. They won’t look as if they are simply trying to look younger. This is due to the youthfulness of their outer appearance which allows them to look natural wearing these types of clothes. Gemini is a very experimental sign, so you will often see them experimenting with different types of clothing, taking things from here and there to put together a look for themselves. They are also known for being skilled at making their own clothes as well. But overall, their clothing choices reflect the innocence and whimsicality of the teenager that dwells within them. 01. Cristina Scabbia (Sun in Gemini) 02. Anette Olzon (Sun, Moon, Venus in Gemini) 03. Sharon den Adel (Venus in Gemini) 04. Tarja Turunen (Ascendant in Gemini)

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Charlotte and Floor exchange messages on instagram.

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Welcome To Gemini Season Featurette: Anette Olzon

Anette, to me, is the epitome of the Gemini woman, having four planets in Gemini, and especially so with her sun being at the anoretic 29th degree. This means that her Gemini traits are already very strong and very well-developed. She radiates this light, breezy personality with a youthfulness that belies her years coupled with the wide-eyed innocence and curiosity of a child. She is a true butterfly in every sense of the word. Full (Birth) Name: Anette Ingegerd Olsson Birth Date: June 21, 1971 Birth Place: Katrineholm, Sweden Planetary Placements In Gemini: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus A Gemini woman is two, or more, women rolled into one. Some might argue this is far too much woman altogether, but Geminis are simply who they are, making no apologies for it. The timid, the weak and the timorous need not apply. Impossible to pigeon hole, she is a will-o-wisp, a changeling, a mix of intriguing personalities. One minute demure and doting, the next ruthlessly sarcastic, Gemini can turn from Madame Jekyll, dotting her I’s and crossing her T’s with impeccable manners, to Ms. Hyde, wild and unpredictable, but no less fascinating. A Gemini woman is extremely clever and has the ability to discuss every subject under the sun – politics, religion, travel – then just as easily switch to talking about the latest celebrity faux pas. She is incessantly curious, prodding and poking at every angle and idea, her agile mind flitting from one thought to the other faster than lightning. She is witty, quick with one-liners, and will remember the tiniest, most obscure trivia. She loves to talk, but as a means to discuss, to gather ideas and information, not simply to fill empty spaces of silence. How do you describe a Gemini woman, enough to do her justice? How do you catch a cloud and pin it down? Ruled by Mercury, she is an intellectual, her mind is first class, her views original and extraordinary. Easily bored, Gemini women need constant change, movement, and communication to feel challenged and entertained. Geminis are renowned for their charm, and use it to great effect. (The Gemini Woman: Cafe Astrology)

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The Messenger: Welcome To Gemini Season

In order to illustrate the communicative theme associated with the sign of Gemini, I have chosen 12 songs from metal bands/artists in varying languages. This list is meant to the put the spotlight on language and communication in general. 01. Mystique Voyage - Tarja 02. Jornada del Muerto - Linkin Park 03. Taikatalvi - Nightwish 04. Senzafine - Lacuna Coil 05. Meredead - Leaves’ Eyes 06. Allein - Nemesea 07. Ducere Me In Lucem - Sirenia 08. Victoriam Speramus - Krypteria 09. Originem - Epica 10. Halloween II - Cradle of Filth 11. Nadie Lo Ve - Stream of Passion 12. Babylon - Delain

LISTEN

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The Twin Messenger: Welcome To Gemini Season

Modality: Mutable Element: Air Ruler: Mercury Season: Spring Metal: Mercury Stone: Agate Color: Yellow Anatomy: Hands and arms; lungs Keywords: talkative, mental, adaptable, flexible, changeable, responsive, sociable, superficial With the Sun in Gemini, the urge for self-expression is strong. These natives are often just as interested in collecting information as they are in sharing it. Curious to a fault, Geminis have a finger in every pie. Solar Geminis are flexible and changeable people. Their ability to adapt quickly to new situations generally gains them plenty of friends and social contacts. Usually quite clever and witty, Geminis enjoy intellectual conversations and they are easily bored if they are not getting enough mental stimulation. Often quite adept at fitting in with others, Geminis easily adopt the moods of those around them. They are friends to people from all walks of life, and are not easily intimidated. Their ability to detach themselves can make Geminis very objective and observant, but a little difficult to get close to. Although they often have many friends, intimacy doesn’t come as easily to Solar Geminis. It can be difficult to know what Gemini really feels at any given moment. They are often very impressionable and scattered. There is usually a nervous air to Geminis that can make more personal characters a little uneasy. It is not always intuitive to trust Geminis to be loyal or to keep secrets. Geminis often flit about, moving quickly and keeping busy every step of the way. Many people with this position of the Sun have gained quite a bit of knowledge in their lifetimes, but they don’t often possess specialized knowledge. This is because Geminis have relatively short attention spans. Restlessness is especially common with this position of the Sun. Usually quite affable, Geminis enjoy the “light” side of life. This tendency to take things lightly makes them quite pleasing to be around; but it can be maddening to people seeking support on the deeper issues in life. Geminis are both interesting and interested. Their wit can be dazzling and their changeability dizzying. At the very least, Geminis will seldom bore you. (Sun in Gemini: Cafe Astrology) Some famous rock muscians with Gemini prominent in their natal charts include, but are not limited to:

01. Cristina Scabbia - Lacuna Coil (Sun, Mercury, Saturn in Gemini) 02. Anette Olzon - Ex-Nightwish, Ex-Alyson Avenue, Solo (Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus in Gemini) 03. Sharon den Adel - Within Temptation (Venus in Gemini) 04. Tarja Turunen - Ex-Nightwish, Solo (Ascendant, Mars, Jupiter in Gemini) 05. Charlotte Wessels - Delain (Mars, Jupiter in Gemini) 06. Dani Filth - Cradle of Filth (Moon in Gemini) 07. Elize Ryd - Amaranthe, Ex-Elis (Moon in Gemini) 08. Dianne van Giersbergen - Xandria, Ex-Ex Libris (Sun, Mercury, Mars in Gemini) 09. Pilar Jimenez Garcia (Ailyn) - Sirenia (Sun, Mercury in Gemini) 10. Randy Weitzel - In This Moment, Blackfall, Three Thirteen (Moon in Gemini)

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Decibel Magazine editor in chief was interviewed by NPR Music about Barack Obama's comments on Finnish Metal.

Music featured in interview: "I Want My Tears Back"

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The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs created Tarja “The Voice” emoji.

Tarja joins now the selected group of Finnish most relevant figures as Formula 1 Ferrari’s world Champion Kimi Räikkönen, Ex-President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Martti Ahtisaari and greatest Finnish football player of all time Jari Litmanen to help spread the goods about Finland and its culture.

Check Finland’s emoji collection: http://finland.fi/emoji/ Download Tarja’s emoji: http://finland.fi/emoji/the-voice/

Press release: http://formin.finland.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=346194&nodeid=15145&contentlan=2&culture=en-US

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Happy Mother's Day!

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