Another newbie pops his head above the parapets.....

[riles]

Hi,
Another very new member calling! Graeme from deepest Suffolk. Been into Nightwish since Nemo which (like others have), I found whilst trawling the music channels. Saw them at Hammersmith on the Once tour and again just days ago at Wembley. As an old rocker from the seventies, I`m not the best at taking in `new stuff` and still listen to 70`s Wishbone Ash, Genesis, Yes, Uriah Heep etc., etc., but NW was different and was so hard to pin down exactly what they were initially. I think I know what they are now and really appreciate the various styles and influences which they bring in. I would probably say that `Everdream` is my favourite track, but I don`t have a favourite album (love them all) or a favourite singer (hate all that `who`s best` stuff!) My better half likes them and enjoyed Wembley, but I think she enjoyed Billy Elliot which I took her to the night before better......but then again after 36 years we hardly ever agree on anything `artistic` or musical....I bought some new pictures for our lounge the other day, knowing she wouldn`t like the artwork but would like the frames......I was right!  Very much like Within Temptation as well - missed seeing them last year after they changed their London date, will try to see them next time. But, who else should I be listening to? Suggestions please! Oh, I do like Muse. Finally, I have to say, we didn`t feel at all `old` at Wembley, has the age range of NW fans widened to include maturer types? I work in a school, but have yet to find any youngsters who have already heard of Nightwish?
Happy Christmas everyone!
riles
Aged 58 and three quarters.

[Omen]

Hi Riles,

Welcome to the fold. My journey also started with Nemo, and I've yet to find anything quite like Nightwish. Within Temptation are a safe bet, and you might also like to look up Indica and Epica.

Like yourself, I also work in a school, or schools (plural) now, as I've switched from teaching to supply work. I've found a few youngsters who are aware and even like Nightwish, but they don't seem to be all that 'into it' - I think that perhaps the age of the band, and the number of changes, has made it difficult for them to latch on in some way, although I personally can't see how...

[hapfairy]

Welcome! There was actually a poll on the NW forum about the ages of fans. The results were:

1. 19-25 years old (82 votes)
2. 26-35 years old (70 votes)
3. 36-50 years old (38 votes)
5. Over 50 years old (23 votes)
6. Under 18 years old (18 votes)

So there's a pretty wide range of ages amongst fans, but I think there are fewer younger people (as in teenagers) that know about the band.

For some band recommendations: Delain, Epica, Leaves' Eyes, Xandria, Kamelot. Also the other projects of band members, e.g. Tarja's solo work, ReVamp (Floor), Scrooge McDuck (Tuomas), Tarot (Marco) are all worth checking out.

[annwin]

Hi and welcome to the club!

You know I have never really thought about the age groups that listen to music, I have always thought of music as to a point being ageless. I think I have been an Iron Maiden fan too long I have seen whole family's go to their concerts, Grandparents taking Grandchildren, I think that is the way it should be.

My Husband and I do not always see eye to eye on music either ^_^ People here have mentioned more bands in this area that I could think off, so I hope you find something else that you like!