TARJA TURUNEN, the exceptionally gifted Finnish vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who rose to worldwide prominence as the voice and face of chart-topping, multi-platinum, symphonic metal band Nightwish, is set to unveil her wildly-anticipated solo debut My Winter Storm. An ambitious, adventurous musical foray, My Winter Storm sees TARJA zealously interfuse the worlds of metal / hard rock, opera and atmospheric soundtrack. Fontana International unveils two exclusive U.S.

versions on February 26, 2008. TARJA is esteemed worldwide, not only for her siren-like vocals and striking stage presence, but also for seamlessly joining musical genres which, at first glance, might seem poles apart. Born in Kitlee, Finland, TARJA began to study music at the age of six; she is a classically trained opera singer, a product of one of Europe’s largest conservatories, Finland’s prestigious Sibelius Academy.

As Nightwish frontwoman for nearly a decade, TARJA has graced the covers of hundreds of publications worldwide. The band is oft cited as instrumental in the development and popularization of symphonic metal. Now, this genre is highly and unmistakably influential in the metal sphere, particularly for female-fronted rock acts the world over. My Winter Storm establishes TARJA as a credible solo artist; she boldly breaks out on her own while continuing to lead the genre.

TARJA has delivered an album brimming with ambience, grandeur, purity of voice and quality of material. From classical orchestration to full guitar skronk, My Winter Storm is a record full of contrast and shifting mood. My Winter Storm is an album conceived to deliver not just those elements that drew the devotion of TARJA’s established fans, but different tangents and textures which broaden the scope of her appeal.