Nightwish - Sleeping Sun (official Video) May 2026

There is no symphonic metal without Nightwish , and there is no Nightwish without "Sleeping Sun." A timeless classic that perfectly captures the band's ethereal power. 📽️ Watch the official video: Nightwish - Sleeping Sun #Nightwish #SleepingSun #Metal #ThrowbackThursday

#Nightwish #SleepingSun #SymphonicMetal #TarjaTurunen #MetalClassic Option 2: The "Oceanborn" Deep Dive (Lore-Focused) Nightwish - Sleeping Sun (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Twenty-five years later, and "Sleeping Sun" still sends chills down our spines. Originally written by Tuomas Holopainen for the 1999 solar eclipse, this track became one of the most iconic anthems of the Tarja Turunen era . Whether you prefer the original 1999 video or the medieval-themed 2005 re-recording, this song remains the gold standard for symphonic metal. There is no symphonic metal without Nightwish ,