Former NIGHTWISH singer ANETTE OLZON releases music video for new solo single “Hear My Song”

Anette Olzonthe former powerhouse singer of NIGHT WISH and one half of the dynamic duo behind it THE DARK ELEMENT next to former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainenhas released the official music video for her new solo single, “Hear my song”. It's from her third solo album, “Rapture”which will be released today (Friday May 10th) via Frontiers Music Srl.

Is intended to captivate audiences worldwide, “Rapture” promises an electrifying mix of heavy melodies and soaring vocals that solidify OlzonEsteemed status as one of the leading female voices in the metal genre.

She followed in the footsteps of her critically acclaimed second solo album and “Strong”, Anette collaborates again with the renowned Swedish guitarist and producer Magnus Karlsson to create a musical experience that transcends boundaries and stimulates the senses. Together they have put together a collection of songs that are worth seeing Anette's unparalleled vocal range, complemented by Karlsson's masterful riffs and addition of growls Johan Husgafveland adds a dynamic layer to the album's sound.

“Rapture” seamlessly navigates various musical genres, from symphonic to melodic power metal, with hints of melo-death, while maintaining an irresistibly catchy and melodic essence. OlzonThe performance on this album is her most diverse to date and demonstrates her ability to evolve and innovate while remaining true to her signature style.

Renowned mixer Jacob Hansenknown for his work with PRETTY GIRLS, VOLBEAT And THE DARK ELEMENTreturns to the fold to ensure this “Rapture” strikes the perfect balance between heaviness and hookiness, resulting in an album that is both impactful and memorable.

“Rapture” will unleash and cement his sonic fury on the world Olzons status as a force to be reckoned with in the metal music scene. Let yourself be carried away by the sheer power and beauty Anette Olzon'S “Rapture”.

“Rapture” Song list:

01. Heed the call
02. rapture
03. Day of Wrath
04. requiem
05. Arise
06. take a stand
07. Drive out evil
08. Greedy world
09. Hear my song
10. heads up
11. We are looking for peace

Recording program:

Anette Olzon – Singing
Magnus Karlsson – Guitar, bass, keyboards
Anders Köllerfors – Drums
Johan Husgafvel – Growls

The Swedish-born singer originally joined NIGHT WISH in 2007 and recorded two studio LPs with the band before being fired in the middle of the group's North American tour in 2012. She was replaced by former ones FOREVER front woman Floor Jansen.

Olzon thought about her time with NIGHT WISH in a 2021 interview with Finland's Chaoszine. When asked how she looks back on the entire five-year experience, she said: “Well, it's mixed feelings. It was a hell of a ride. You know how it was with the media in Finland. And for me it wasn't like that.” I don't understand what's going on because I didn't know how big the band is since I don't live in Finland. So in the first few years I really enjoyed it and I wasn't home much. When I joined they suddenly wanted to do so many long tours [on the road]. I just remember that I had a five-year-old son [and] After five weeks I came home. I was home for a week. I almost didn't have time to unpack my bags before heading off again for four weeks. So to be honest, I can't remember everything. There are so many things I don't remember. And of course also the last few years, when the atmosphere between us wasn't so nice. And I had my third child and something happened.

“So I remember both with really happy, happy feelings, but also with very, very negative and sad feelings,” she explained. “But of course it was Great experience, and it was my dream come true to be a full-time singer in one Great big band. And you Are a super good band. So I bless the albums we made and of course I will always cherish this time.”

Not long after Olzon was fired NIGHT WISH 11 years ago, she claimed that there was an argument between her and her NIGHT WISH when she asked to postpone an Australian tour while she was pregnant. Keyboard player Tuomas Holopainen suggested that Jansen was supposed to lead the band temporarily, but Olzon said no.

Anette explained in a 2014 interview: “I would have been too pregnant to travel to Australia, so I wanted to change the dates, but.” Tuomas didn't want that. There was some discussion about a replacement and at first I was like, “Yeah, well, okay.” But when they mentioned it Floor, it was an automatic “no” from me. I didn't think it was a good idea because I knew what would happen – I knew the fans would love it Floorbecause she's a metal singer and I'm a pop singer, and I wanted to keep my job.

One year later NIGHT WISH fired Olzon, the band released a statement denying that she was fired due to pregnancy or illness. “We discovered that her personality did not fit and was actually detrimental to this work community,” the group said. NIGHT WISH continued to say that Anette was initially open to the idea of ​​hiring a temporary replacement if she couldn't “do it all,” but later “she reversed her decision and the trouble really began.” The fear of losing money and position seemed obvious.” The band also insisted that “Anette and her company” received “a fifth of everything that was achieved during their time”. NIGHT WISH.

Since the end of her employment with NIGHT WISH, Olzon also formed THE DARK ELEMENT with Liimatainen. The group's self-titled debut album was released in 2017; a follow-up, “Songs that the night sings”came out in 2019.

Olzon and well-known progressive metal singer Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB) released a collaborative album entitled “Worlds Apart” in March 2020 Frontiers Music Srl. The project was released under the name ALLEN/OLZON. A follow-up album, “Army of Dreamers”arrived in 2022.