Release Athens welcomes the unique Nightwish, on Wednesday, June 7th, at Plateia Nerou! The landmark band of symphonic metal will present a set of songs from their entire career, in the biggest show they have ever presented in Greece. Special guests, the great In Flames and the veterans of melodic death metal, Insomnium.
Nightwish’s mastermind Tuomas Holopainen, one of the most outstanding composers of the metal, created the top Finnish band in 1996. The release of their second album, "Oceanborn" (1998), gave them international fame and the absolute commercial and artistic triumph of "Once" (2004) turned them into one of the top acts on the planet. Since then, they have never looked back. The equally important, "Imaginaerum" (2011) and "Endless Forms Most Beautiful" (2015), as well as the more recent "Human. :II: Nature" (2020), are top examples of symphonic metal that few bands have ever created.
Nightwish remains the epitome of demanding composition with a cinematic approach full of passion, melodies, unique operatic vocals and epic metal outbursts! Floor Jansen's stage presence (lead singer of the group for the last decade) is compared to few others and her voice to no one! A true fighter on stage and in life!
"Human. :II: Nature World Tour", the band's eighth world tour, will also bring them to Release Athens 2023 for an audiovisual extravaganza. With classics such as "The Greatest Show on Earth", "Ghost Love Score", "Nemo", "Storytime", "Noise", "Last Ride of the Day", "Élan", "Dark Chest of Wonders", the evening of June 7th is set to be magical!
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In Flames are one of the most influential metal bands the last thirty years and helped establish the modern melodic death metal scene and the ensuing metalcore scenes of the early 2000s. With their unique guitar riffs and innovative song arrangements, the group progressed from underground phenomenon to prominent figures in metal who never stopped evolving and experiment.
Since forming in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1990 the legendary act is an example of what it means to stay true to your vision. From their debut, “Lunar Strain” (1994) until the most recent release “Foregone” (2023), In Flames keep trying new things and move forward despite the countless accolades they have already earned. Records like “The Jester Race” (1996), “Colony” (1999), “Clayman” (2000) and the gutsy “Reroute to Remain” (2002) are just a few examples of the great back catalogue, that affirm the group’s place at the top of European metal for such a long period of time.
In 30 years of nonstop production, In Flames have toured the planet countless times and have proven that they are an equally impressive live band. On Wednesday, June 7, this formidable force of the metal scene returns to Athens after a very long time, and together with Nightwish and Insomnium, they’ll kick off Release Athens 2023.
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The Finnish Insomnium started their career in 2002 with the release of "In The Halls of Awakening" and within the next ten years they would be recognized as one of the most reliable bands of melodic death metal, which has managed to acquire cult following who eagerly await every new step they take. "One For Sorrow" (2011), "Shadows of the Dying Sun" (2014) and the masterpiece "Winter's Gate" (2016), have led Insomnium to major tours, something that will continue this year, promoting another excellent album, "Anno 1696", released just a few weeks ago and already receiving rave reviews.
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Presale continues.
Also, limited VIP tickets are available. This category includes the following privileged benefits: Separate raised area with stands & stools for everyone, open-bar, priority of access to the venue, private parking, separate toilets, festival souvenir.
Also, limited VIP tickets are available. This category includes the following privileged benefits: Separate raised area with stands & stools for everyone, open-bar, priority of access to the venue, private parking, separate toilets, festival souvenir.
At the same time, three combo tickets for Release Athens 2023 are available for those who wish to attend multiple Release Athens 2023 days and benefit from a significant discount:
Nightwish, Insomnium, In Flames (7/6/23, Plateia Nerou) + Helloween, Jinjer & more tba (17/6/23, Plateia Nerou)
Nightwish, Insomnium, In Flames (7/6/23, Plateia Nerou) + Amon Amarth, Kreator, Heaven Shall Burn, Bleed From Within (28/6/23, Plateia Nerou)
Nightwish, Insomnium, In Flames (7/6/23, Plateia Nerou) + Helloween, Jinjer & more tba (17/6/23, Plateia Nerou) + Amon Amarth, Kreator, Heaven Shall Burn, Bleed From Within (28/6/23, Plateia Nerou)
Tickets Available:
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Retail: Nova, Public, Media Markt, Evripidis, Yoleni’s and Viva Spot Technopolis
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