1255 - Nightwish Slaying The Dreamer 2002

"Century Child" is the fourth studio album of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, released in 2002. It is the first album with current bassist and male vocalist Marco Hietala. A notable departure from previous Nightwish releases, lyrically and musically. The overall musical scheme is slower and darker than the more light-hearted likes of "Oceanborn" and "Wishmaster", with more emphasis on ambience and melodic leanings. It contains orchestral backing, an ethereal production, softer and less operatic vocal work from Tarja turunen and vocals by Marco in songs like "Slaying the Dreamer".