I absolutely love Tarja's solo work, and I'm looking forward impatiently for her next release. But like most Tarja and Nightwish fans, I will always hope to see Tarja reunite with Tuomas Holopainen somehow, someday. I will wish for this the rest of my life. So I have been thinking about the possible circumstances by which this could happen. Now I think most of us can agree that, while Dark Passion Play is a great album, and Annette fit the style of that album very well, us Nightwish (and Tarja) fans probably do not want to hear another NW album with Annette. And no, I am definitely not an Annette hater! Now I have noticed that within the symphonic metal genre, there are numerous examples of groups using semi-permanent or "guest" vocalists (think Therion). This is exactly what I would like to see Nightwish do for their next album. I'm sure you can think of some fantastic vocalists that would fit this role; the first that comes to mind of course is Floor Jansen, formerly of After Forever (now disbanded). Some others are; Lisa Middelhauve (formerly of Xandria), Sara Jezebel Diva (Angtoria), and I'm sure you can think of many others. Or maybe they could find a new, previously unknown talent? Or how about a collaboration between Amy Lee (Evanescence) and Holopainen? Interesting huh? And then if Nightwish wants to tour, they could employ a "guest vocalist", preferably one who could also handle the old Tarja/Nightwish songs. This way, they would not have to commit themselves to a permanent vocalist, and run the risk of irritating half their fans by selecting a vocalist who is not well received, which unfortunately is what has happened with Annette. So now let me get to the point of my discussion; which is, I believe a Nightwish "guest vocalist" scenario could lead to a Tarja/Holopainen reunion, perhaps not for the next NW album, but maybe several years from now after the bad feelings have subsided. As a NW "guest vocalist", Tarja could provide vocals on a NW studio album, then perhaps perform live with NW for a short tour, or for just a few shows (with an accompanying live concert DVD of course!), without having to obligate herself to a long grueling tour around the world, which is extraordinarily difficult for a female vocalist in a metal band. No long term commitments required under this scenario.

Thoughts anybody? Maybe Tarja herself would like to comment on this? Thank you for listening Tarja fans! RD

you are obsessed with Floor Jansen
i personally like Anette and would buy another album with her. Her voice has progressed since joining NW and i think she's doing just fine.
An unknown talent is a good idea though......
The Amy lee/Tuomas idea is awful in my opinion... i don't know something about Amy's not being able to sing live makes me not like her as much

I don't know... i LIKE Anette a whole lot.... and it would feel, idk, wrong for them to get rid of her after all this fanfare and all the drama she's had to go through.

interesting idea though

im a huge tarja fan, but im kinda middle of the road with the whole annette/ tarja subject. annette's vocals are completely different than tarja's. i do think that a tarja/nw reunion would be awesome, but i agree with frozen in time. that would be unfair for annette. she has put up with a lot of flack. i like it when she sings the new songs. ill admit it though, im not wild when she sings the old. im used to hearing tarja sing them, but she a good singer in her own right.
i believe that everyone deserves a chance. annette may surprise us all. idk. i also think tarja is happy doing her own thing and i agree with petdawg. i dont think shes going to stop anytime soon to reunite with nightwish. kat