Where To Buy Nightwish's Vehicle Of Spirit

It's the one we've all been waiting for: Nightwish's Vehicle of Spirit, a spectacular live DVD featuring not one, but two of the band's biggest shows. In this guide, I'll list the different buying options that I can find.

As the blog is UK based, I will be focusing on mainly UK and European sites. US fans can check the Nuclear Blast US Store for some of the editions. I will add more editions/stores if they become available. Shipping rates may vary - check before buying!

Please note: the live CD is exclusive (at least for the moment) to the Earbook and the Mailorder box sets, so you will need to buy one of those if you would like the CD. 

Release date:

December 16th 2016

Click here to see the full tracklist for the album.

------------------------------------------ VEHICLE OF SPIRIT ------------------------------------------

----------------------------------DVD and BLU-RAY----------------------------------

Version: 3DVD Digibook
Tracks: DVD1 - 17, DVD2 - 17, DVD3 - 11
Case: Digibook
Extras: None
Limited: No

Currently available from:

Mad Supply - €29.00

Nuclear Blast EU - €22.99

EMP - £24.99

Amazon UK - £16.99

Version: 2 Blu-Ray Digibook

Tracks: Blu-Ray1 - 17, Blu-Ray2 - 28

Case: Digibook

Extras: None

Limited: No

Currently available from:

Mad Supply - €32.00

Nuclear Blast EU - €24.99

EMP - £27.99

Amazon UK - £16.99

Version: 2 Blu-Ray, 3 DVD, 2 CD Earbook

Tracks: Blu-Ray1 -17, Blu-Ray2 - 28, DVD1 - 17, DVD2 - 17, DVD3 - 11, CD1 - 10, CD2 - 7

Case: 30cm Earbook

Extras: 36 page inside booklet

Limited: yes

Currently available from:

Mad Supply - €58.00

Nuclear Blast EU - €49.99

EMP - £49.99

Amazon UK - £34.99

Version: Mailorder Box Set 

Tracks: Blu-Ray1 -17, Blu-Ray2 - 28, DVD1 - 17, DVD2 - 17, DVD3 - 11, CD1 - 10, CD2 - 7 + 3LPS

Case: Deluxe box, Earbook inside

Extras: 36 page inside booklet, 12" poster and 12" photo card

Limited: Yes (1500 pcs)

Currently available from:

Mad Supply - €99.00

Nuclear Blast EU - €79.99

Nuclear Blast UK - £61.99

----------------------------------MERCH BUNDLES----------------------------------

Version: 3 DVD Digibook + T-shirt bundle
Tracks: DVD1 - 17, DVD2 - 17, DVD3 - 11
Case: Digibook
Extras: T-shirt
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:

Mad Supply (Men's t-shirt): €45.00
Mad Supply (Women's t-shirt): €45.00

Version: 2 Blu-Ray + T-shirt bundle
Tracks: Blu-Ray1 - 17, Blu-Ray2 - 28
Case: Digibook
Extras: T-shirt
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:

Mad Supply (Men's t-shirt): €48.00
Mad Supply (Women's t-shirt): €48.00

Version: 3 DVD Digibook + Hoodie bundle
Tracks: DVD1 - 17, DVD2 - 17, DVD3 - 11
Case: Digibook
Extras: Hoodie or Ziphoodie
Limited: Yes

Currently available:

Mad Supply (Men's ziphoodie): €69.00
Mad Supply (Women's hoodie): €69.00

Version: 2 Blu-Ray + Hoodie bundle
Tracks: Blu-Ray1 - 17, Blu-Ray2 - 28
Case: Digibook
Extras: Hoodie or Ziphoodie
Limited: Yes

Currently available:

Mad Supply (Men's ziphoodie): €72.00
Mad Supply (Women's hoodie): €72.00

Where To Buy Epica's The Holographic Principle

One of the biggest releases in the genre this year is Epica's The Holographic Principle, and as usual there are many editions available: in this guide I will list all those that I can find.

As the blog is UK based, I will be focusing on mainly UK and European sites. US fans can check the Nuclear Blast US Store or Epica's US webshop for most of the editions. I will add more editions/stores as they become available. Shipping rates may vary - check before buying!

Release date:

September 30th 2016

Click here to see the full tracklist for the album.

------------------------------------------ THE HOLOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLE ------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------ CDs ------------------------------------------

Version: 1CD
Tracks: 12
Case: Jewel case
Extras: None
Limited: No

Currently available from:

Nuclear Blast EU - €15.99
EMP - £12.99


Version: 2CD Digipak
Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 - 5 (Acoustic versions)
Case: Digipak
Extras: None
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast EU - €18.99

EMP - £14.99
Amazon - £15.99

Epica Webshop - €18.00


Version: 3CD Earbook
Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 - 5 (Acoustic versions) CD3 - 12 (Instrumental versions)
Case: Deluxe hardback Earbook
Extras: 48 page inside booklet
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast EU - €35.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £29.99 (includes signed insert)
EMP - £32.99
Epica Webshop - €35.00

Version: Deluxe Box Set
Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 - 5 CD 3 - 12
Case: Earbook and gatefold vinyl inside box
Extras: Exclusive picture disc vinyl, poster flag, holographic projector
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast EU - €54.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £42.99 (includes signed insert)
Epica Webshop - €69.00

------------------------------------------ VINYL ------------------------------------------

Version: Black Double Vinyl
Tracks: 12
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: No

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast EU - €20.99
EMP - £19.99
Amazon - £20.99



Version: Clear Double Vinyl
Tracks: 12
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 300 copies

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast EU (exclusive) - €23.99




Version: Red Double Vinyl
Tracks: 12
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
EMP (exclusive) - £19.99




Version: Blue Double Vinyl
Tracks: 12
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 300 copies

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast EU - €23.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £17.99






Version: Pink/Purple Double Vinyl
Tracks: 12
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 500 copies

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast EU - €23.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £17.99 (includes signed insert)





Version: Splatter Vinyl
Tracks: 12
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (exclusive) - €25.00

------------------------------------------ MERCH BUNDLES ------------------------------------------

Version: Digipak CD Bundle

Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 - 5
Case: Digipak
Extras: T-shirt
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (Men's t-shirt) - €30.00
Epica Webshop (Women's t-shirt) - €30.00



Version: Splatter Vinyl Bundle
Tracks: 12
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: T-shirt, tote bag
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (Men's t-shirt) - €50.00
Epica Webshop (Women's t-shirt) - €50.00




Version: Earbook Bundle
Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 - 5 CD3 - 12
Case: Deluxe hardback Earbook
Extras: 48 page inside booklet, t-shirt
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (Men's t-shirt) - €66.00
Epica Webshop (Women's t-shirt) - €66.00



Version: Ultimate Digipak Bundle
Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 - 5
Case: Digipak
Extras: T-shirt, zip hoodie, pin badge
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (Men's t-shirt) - €89.00
Epica Webshop (Women's t-shirt) - €89.00



Version: Deluxe Box Set Bundle
Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 - 5 CD 3 - 12
Case: Earbook and gatefold vinyl inside box
Extras: Exclusive picture disc vinyl, poster flag, holographic projector, t-shirt, pin badge
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (Men's t-shirt) - €90.00
Epica Webshop (Women's t-shirt) - €90.00

Version: Ultimate Splatter Vinyl Bundle
Tracks: 12
Case: Gatefold vinyl
Extras: T-shirt, zip hoodie, pin badge
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (Men's t-shirt) - €95.00
Epica Webshop (Women's t-shirt) - €95.00




Version: Ultimate Earbook Bundle
Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 - 5 CD3 - 12
Case: Deluxe hardback Earbook
Extras: T-shirt, zip hoodie, pin badge
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (Men's t-shirt) - €100.00
Epica Webshop (Women's t-shirt) - €100.00



Version: Ultimate Box Set Bundle
Tracks: CD1 - 12 CD2 -5 CD3 - 12
Case: Earbook and gatefold vinyl inside box
Extras: Exclusive picture disc vinyl, poster flag, holographic projector, t-shirt, zip hoodie, pin badge
Limited: Yes

Currently available:
Epica Webshop (Men's t-shirt) - €129.00
Epica Webshop (Women's t-shirt) - €129.00

Nightwish To Release Tour Edition Of Latest Album

Nightwish have a produced a special tour edition of their latest record Endless Forms Most Beautiful. This new version will come with a bonus DVD that features every episode of the Making Of documentary, alongside previously unseen live clips, both official videos and a photo gallery.

The tracklisting is as follows:

CD

1. Shudder Before The Beautiful

2. Weak Fantasy

3. Élan

4. Yours Is An Empty Hope

5. Our Decades In The Sun

6. My Walden

7. Endless Forms Most Beautiful

8. Edema Ruh

9. Alpenglow

10. The Eyes Of Sharbat Gula

11. The Greatest Show On Earth

DVD

01. Yours Is An Empty Hope (live)*

02. Stargazers (live)*

03. Planet Hell (live)

04. Last Of The Wilds (live)

05. Storytime (live)

06. Arabesque (live)

07. Last Ride Of The Day (live)

08. Making Of

- The Cabin

- By The Lake

- Inside His Head

- Summer Camp

- More Campers

- New Hometown

- Almost There

- London

- Mixing and Mastering

- Ready!

- Release Of The First Single

- The Theme Of The Album

- The recordings for Floor & Kai

- Thoughts And Feelings

- The release

- The artwork

- The tour rehearsals

- The tour starts

- The second single

- The upcoming Shows

- Troy

09. Élan (official video)

10. Endless Forms Most Beautiful (official video)

11. Photo gallery

* Previously unreleased, 5.1 dolby digital & stereo

The edition will cost around €19. It will be released on October 30th and is currently available to pre-order from the following retailers:

Nightwish Webshop

Nuclear Blast

Leaves' Eyes - EU Tour Dates and Buying Guide

Leaves' Eyes have announced their European tour in support of the upcoming album King of Kings, which will be released on September 4th 2015. The support band has yet to be announced. The dates are as follows, with more to come later:

15.10.2015 GER – Mannheim, Alte Seilerei

16.10.2015 AUT – Graz, Explosiv

17.10.2015 IT – Milan, Cerbero

18.10.2015 IT – Rom, Traffic Club

20.10.2015 GER – Geiselwind, Music Hall

21.10.2015 GER – Hamburg, Markthalle

22.10.2015 NL – Zoetermeer, Boerderij

23.10.2015 BE – Vosselaar, Biebob

24.10.2015 FR – Paris, Glazart

26.10.2015 CH – Lyss, KuFa

27.10.2015 GER – Augsburg, Kantine

28.10.2015 GER – Berlin, K17

29.10.2015 CZ – Prague, Nova Chmelnice

30.10.2015 GER – Dresden, Puschkin

31.10.2015 GER – Hameln, Rattenfängerhalle

03.11.2015 UK – Southampton, Talking Heads

04.11.2015 UK – Bristol, Marble Factory

05.11.2015 UK – Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms

06.11.2015 UK – Sheffield, Corporation

07.11.2015 UK – Manchester, Academy 3

08.11.2015 UK – Glasgow, The Audio

10.11.2015 UK – London, 02 Islington Academy

The album will be available in several different editions, including exclusive box sets. The band gave out the following links:

FANBOX (SILVER SWORDS)

NB: Fanbox Silver Swords

EMP: Fanbox Silver Swords [UK - http://www.emp-online.co.uk/art_316619/]

NP: Fanbox Silver Swords

NB EXCLUSIVE (FANBOX GOLDEN SWORDS)

EMP EXCLUSIVE (VIKING NECKLACE) - [UK - http://www.emp-online.co.uk/art_316632/]

2 CD MEDIABOOK LIMITED EDITION

AMAZON: http://tinyurl.com/o743969

NB: http://tinyurl.com/pnm2dho

EMP: http://tinyurl.com/ow3h7lm [UK - http://www.emp-online.co.uk/art_316621/]

NP: http://tinyurl.com/nwfd227

GATEFOLD VINYL (RED / BLUE), JEWEL CASE

NB: http://tinyurl.com/q79ndwg

EMP: http://tinyurl.com/p97nkmk [UK - search link]

NP: http://tinyurl.com/ozp7l5q

Note: click in the top right of the Nuclear Blast/Napalm pages to change the language. 

Where To Buy Kamelot's Haven

Another big event in the symphonic metal calendar this year is the release of the new record from Kamelot. The album is their second with Tommy Karevik, and will also feature guest appearances from Alissa White-Gluz, Troy Donockley and Charlotte Wessels. In this guide I will list all of the editions of Haven that I can find.

As the blog is UK based, I will be focusing on mainly UK and European sites. US fans can check the Napalm Records US Store for most of the editions. I will add more editions/stores as they become available. Shipping rates may vary - check before buying!

Release dates:

UK/NO/FR/DK/IT: 04.05.2015

USA/CAN: 05.05.2015

SE/ESP: 06.05.2015

G/A/S/Europe/AUS: 08.05.2015 

Click here to see the full tracklist for the album.

------------------------------------------ HAVEN ------------------------------------------

Version: 1CD
Tracks: 13
Case: Jewel case
Extras: None
Limited: No

Currently available from:
Napalm Records - €11.99
Nuclear Blast - €15.99
EMP - £14.99

Version: 2CD Mediabook
Tracks: CD1 - 13 CD2 - 15 (Compilation - instrumental/orchestral, alternate versions etc.)
Case: Folded Mediabook
Extras: None
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Napalm Records - €16.99

Nuclear Blast - €19.99
EMP - £16.99
Amazon - £16.99

Version: 2CD Earbook
Tracks: CD1 - 13 CD2 - 15
Case: Deluxe hardback Earbook
Extras: 48 page inside booklet
Limited: Yes - 500 copies

Currently available from:
Napalm Records - €34.99




Version: Deluxe Wooden Box
Tracks: CD1 - 13 CD2 - 15
Case: Folded Mediabook inside box set
Extras: Haven album flag, Pendant, 7" E.P. Single in BLACK Vinyl with one EXCLUSIVE song and Etching on Side-B + autographed card with original signatures by the band.
Limited: Yes - 1000 copies

Currently available from:
Napalm Records (exclusive) - €42.99 (currently on sale for €39.99)

Version: Canvas Edition
Tracks: CD 1 - 13 CD 2 - 15
Case: Folded Mediabook
Extras: Artwork printed on canvas ( 50 x 50cm ) + Hand-Signed Autograph Card.
Limited: Yes - 200 copies

Currently available from:
Napalm Records (exclusive) - €49.99



Version: Black Double Vinyl
Tracks: 15 + 5 bonus tracks (Compilation - instrumental, orchestral and piano versions)
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: Bonus tracks, download code
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Napalm Records - €19.99
Nuclear Blast - €23.99 (may not contain bonus tracks)
EMP - £21.99 (may not contain bonus tracks)
Amazon - £23.99 (may not contain bonus tracks)


Version: Green Double Vinyl
Tracks: 15 + 5 bonus tracks
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: Bonus tracks, download code
Limited: Yes - 200 copies

Currently available from:
Napalm Records - €24.99
Nuclear Blast - €24.99


Version: Red Double Vinyl
Tracks: 15 + 5 bonus tracks
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: Bonus tracks, download code
Limited: Yes - 100 copies

Currently available from:
Napalm Records (exclusive) - €27.99




Version: Silver Double Vinyl
Tracks: 15 + 5 bonus tracks
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: Bonus tracks, download code
Limited: Yes - 100 copies

Currently available from:
Napalm Records (exclusive) - €27.99

Where To Buy Nightwish's Endless Forms Most Beautiful & Élan

Nightwish's upcoming album is sure to be one of the biggest events ever in the symphonic metal world - bringing together the music of Tuomas Holopainen with the powerhouse voice of Floor Jansen. But as with all Nightwish releases, there are many editions and prices for this record. In this guide I will list all of the Endless Forms Most Beautiful editions I can find, as well as the different versions of lead single Élan.

As the blog is UK based, I will be focusing on mainly UK and European sites. US fans can purchase many of the editions from the Nuclear Blast US webshop. I will add more editions/stores as they become available - at time of writing the album tracklist hadn't been revealed so this will also be added at a later date. Shipping rates may vary - check before buying!

Release dates:
Europe - March 27th 2015
UK - March 30th 2015
US - March 31st 2015

Click here to see the full tracklist for the album.

---------------------- ENDLESS FORMS MOST BEAUTIFUL ----------------------

Version: 1CD
Tracks: 11
Case: Jewel case
Extras: None
Limited: No

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €15.99
Mad Supply - €18.00
EMP - £14.99
Recordstore UK - £9.99
Base.com - £8.99


Amazon - £10.99

This is the basic, unlimited version of the album and therefore the most common and widely available.


Version: 2CD Digibook
Tracks: CD1 - 11 CD2 - 11 (Instrumental)
Case: Hardback digibook
Extras: 48 page booklet inside
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €18.99
Mad Supply - €22.00
EMP - £16.99

Very limited edition with poster and signed postcard at RecordStoreX - €22.95

Recordstore UK - £11.99

Amazon - £11.99
Base.com - £10.99

This 2 disc edition is limited but not as strictly as many of the other limited editions.

Version: 3CD Earbook
Tracks: CD 1 - 11 CD 2 - 11 (Instrumental) CD 3 - 9 (Orchestral)
Case: Hardback earbook (28x28cm)
Extras: 48 page booklet inside
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €35.99
EMP - £32.99

Version: Deluxe 3CD Earbook
Tracks: CD 1 - 11 CD 2 - 11 (Instrumental) CD 3 - 9 (Orchestral)
Case: Hardback earbook (28x28cm)
Extras: 48 page booklet inside, includes mini 10" Mini-LP - choice of gold or silver.
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast (exclusive) - €40.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £31.99

Version: 2CD + T-shirt Bundle
Tracks: CD 1 - 11 CD 2 - 11 (Instrumental)
Case: Hardback digibook
Extras: 48 page booklet inside, comes with choice of t-shirt or "ladyfit" t-shirt. Sizes range from S to 3XL (t-shirt) and S to XL ("ladyfit").
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Mad Supply (exclusive) - €39.00

Version: 2CD + ZipHoodie Bundle
Tracks: CD 1 - 11 CD2 - 11 (Instrumental)
Case: Hardback digibook
Extras: 48 page booklet inside, comes with choice of hoodie or "ladyfit" hoodie. Sizes range from S to 2XL.
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Mad Supply (exclusive) - €59.00

Version: 2CD + Necklace
Tracks: CD 1 - 11 CD 2 - 11 (Instrumental)
Case: Hardback digibook
Extras: 48 page booklet inside, comes with a necklace
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
EMP (exclusive) - £19.99 

Version: Black Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: No

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €19.99
Mad Supply - €22.00
EMP - £19.99
Recordstore UK - £14.99
Base.com - £14.99

Version: Clear Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €21.99
Mad Supply - €24.00

Version: Picture Disc Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: No

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €19.99
Mad Supply - €22.00
EMP - £19.99
Amazon - £18.99
Recordstore UK - £14.99
Base.com - £14.99

Version: Gold Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 300

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast (exclusive) - €21.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £18.99

Version: Splatter Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 500

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast (exclusive) - €21.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £18.99

Version: Blue Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 500

Currently available from:
EMP (exclusive) - £21.99

Version: Silver Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 100

Currently available from:
Napalm (exclusive) - €29.99


Version: Neon Orange Double Vinyl
Tracks:11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 100

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast (exclusive) - €29.99




Version: "Purple" Double Vinyl (appears red?)
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 200

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast (exclusive) - €24.99





Version: Dark Green Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 300

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast (exclusive) - €21.99

Version: Light Blue Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 300

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast (exclusive) - €21.99

Version: Yellow Double Vinyl
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 200

Currently available from:
Mad Supply (exclusive) - €24.00




Version: Magenta Double Vinyl with silver splatter (USA)
Tracks: 11
Case: Gatefold sleeve
Extras: None
Limited: Yes - 750

Currently available from:
Newbury Comics (exclusive) - $29.99

------------------------------------------ ÉLAN ------------------------------------------

Tracklist for the single:
1. Élan (album version)
2. Élan (radio edit)
3. Élan (alternate version by Petri Alanko)


4. Sagan (bonus track)

Version: Mini-CD Single
Tracks: 4
Case: Digipack

Limited: Yes

Currently available from:

Nuclear Blast - €6.66
Mad Supply - €6.00
Napalm - €6.99
EMP - £6.99

Version: Black 10" Mini-LP
Tracks: 4
Case: Sleeve
Limited: Yes

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €12.99
Mad Supply - €14.00

EMP - £11.99

Version: Green 10" Mini-LP
Tracks: 4
Case: Sleeve

Limited: Yes - 500

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €13.99
Mad Supply - €15.00
Napalm - €14.99





Version: Blue 10" Mini-LP
Tracks: 4
Case: Sleeve
Limited: Yes - 300 EU, 50 UK

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €13.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £10.99
Mad Supply - €15.00

Version: Gold 10" Mini-LP
Tracks: 4

Case: Sleeve

Limited: Yes - 300 EU, 50 UK

Currently available from:
Nuclear Blast - €13.99
Nuclear Blast UK - £10.99
Mad Supply - €15.00