Nightwish - The Denver Debacle (2012)

Elize Ryd & Alissa White cover for a sick Anette Olzon during a concert at the Ogden Theater in Denver, CO, 2012.
This video is a collection of multiple videos, to recreate the concert and tell a story of the event.

[@WillRobinson]

Is this perhaps the most epic karaoke night in history? :D

[@KalvinEllis]

Not perhaps, it definitely is. :)

[@lana.metal7]

Hahahaha

[@carlosnava8198]

So damn epic hahaha

[@Dangerous2099]

singing the lyrics from a sheet of paper! LOL!

[@DarkLordZewo]

@@Dangerous2099 what would you do if you had to sing songs you never heard before? they did their best

[@MikkoRantalainen]

You have to respect the skills of Elize Ryd and Alissa White. Even Floor had 48 hours to study the songs before her first gig, these two ladies had 55 minutes!

[@danieldurrer2337]

Nothing against Elize and Alissa they did a really great job singing those songs but they have a piece of paper in there hand what Floor does not have when she had her first gig in Seattle, so you have say hat off for Floor singing those songs by memory.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@danieldurrer2337 Sure, but you can only do so much in 50 minutes. Even the almighty Floor (which I believe is even more capable singer than Elize or Alissa) had 48 hours.

[@adamheighton2536]

@@MikkoRantalainen Calling Floor a more capable vocalist than Alyssa is a very real methpipe opinion...

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@adamheighton2536 😂

[@angeltensey]

this is waht you call a damage control

[@kbyeutter]

This performance has reached legendary status with European metal fans in Denver and is still talked about at every show I attend. I was in the balcony of this show and it was clear the band was stressed although obviously we didn't know the full extent of the story at the time. It was one of the most courageous performances I've ever seen by a band and it was our honor to support them with all of the energy we could muster. Nightwish, Alissa and Elize (saw her in later with Amaranthe) will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Denver because of the courage they showed.

[@barsk1]

Correct me if im wrong, but i recall hearing years back that Colorado has a decent portion of Finnish people/Finnish-Americans within the community. Very fitting that there is a lot of metal fans there too!

[@taterkaze9428]

@@barsk1 highest concentration of Finnish descendants is in the U.P.

[@Talvisielu]

I wonder if they did a special mention while playing The Kinslayer in Denver. In the end, The Kinslayer is about Columbine, and well, being so close.

[@laurawarner-jennings2357]

It was an unfortunate and yet a so magical night. I too was at the show on the floor right behind the mid-floor railing. I was sad not to see Annette but she is only one instrument in the music and that is what makes Nightwish so unique and special. The compositions can stand on their own without the singer and we all knew it! I'll never forget how scared Tuomas looked when he came out to ask out permission. I'm glad we could give them support during that difficult time and forever thankful that the show went on. I think I might forget my name before I ever forget that epic night.

[@ametalman66]

I wish I was there🤘😎🤘

[@cee128d]

Hey Elize, our singer is sick and we need a replacement for tonight. We go in in 20 minutes. Elize, Hold My Beer.

[@najrenchelf2751]

Great reason to listen to Amaranthe! 😍

[@samuelengle3773]

Don't forget Alissa White-Gluz as well

[@enriquebetancourt5480]

I love how Elize and Alissa entered the show hand in hand. Like saying, "we can do this!". MAD respect for both parties, Kamelot for being supportive and NW for putting their fans first as always. I would have killed to go that concert!! This for me is the best version of "Storytime".

[@jazzysugar3777]

maybe not the best version of Storytime but a very special and good one. Who else wants Alissa and Elize join Nightwish so they can form a happy big patchwork metal family???

[@Xmetalfanx]

I am going to longtime Nightwish fan hate (btw i am a fan of all three vocalist and even some covers (ex - Nemo) that Elize has done in studio) but I think Floor does some of the songs better then the original vocalist ... IN BOTH cases I just do not "hate" Anette as much as some do ... depending on the song, I think she does it best.

[@Slkfd55]

This may not be the best performance, but the way Elize changes the ending of the chorus really casts shade on Holopainen's original composition.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

"Best"? My favourite has to be Wacken after Floor joined the band. But certainly one of the best and absolute proof of the quality of talent in the metal genre. I keep coming back to this video out of some sense of fascination; it still boggles my mind how they successfully stepped in and took over!

[@Daishar]

@@Xmetalfanx Floor is for sure the second best singer the band has ever had (behind Marco of course, old school fan of his so biased, he is how I found Nightwish in the first place) but yes, several of the pop rockier for lack of a better term songs that were written for her style are best sung by Annette, but over all Floor owns all of their library. I was so happy they were able to bring in a singer that had the range to do both Tarja and Annette's songs, as Annette couldn't do a lot of the old stuff, and I don't like Tarja when she tries to cover more poppy rock stuff (she has done some metallica covers for instance that as much as I like the original song and her, I can't finish her cover of). Floor has the range to do it all, and a great natural stage presence, I like her live best of all 3.

[@machintelligence]

I attended my first Nightwish concert three years (2015) later in Denver. Marco addressed the crowd asking how many had been there the last time they were in Denver and about half of the audience cheered. I didn't realize the significance at the time.

[@northof4912]

Such a cool thing they pulled off! At about 36:47 Elize comes forward to sing, then realizes there one more instrumental section. Looks back at Tuomas at 36:54….. “is this when”. 36:59 he leans forward and like, “yes, now!” And apparently, she’s done some Highland dancing……. 36:27….

[@jamesseiler39]

I was so impressed with kamelots willingness to help out Nightwish that I bought my first two kamelot CDs. Long live Nightwish and Kamelot.😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@keithyh3711]

They realy saved the Night, Wish I was there

[@Kazeshini11]

Ha i see what you did there.

[@najrenchelf2751]

I believe you did a thing there... I like it. 😉

[@fonsecorona]

That was an excellent comment!... Simple but..epic...👏🤘

[@elamanvetta1685]

This was a one-of-a-kind show, and I wish I had been there. The fans were so excited to see Nightwish, and Nightwish worked so hard to bring them the best show possible with such short notice! The band offered to refund everyone's tickets, but only 7 wanted a refund. Wonderful, loyal, true fans!

[@JulioSpiderWeb]

Nightwish, Elize and Alissa together for one single time. Why would anyone want a refund?? I'd even pay more to cover for the ladies' expenses!!!

[@elamanvetta1685]

Johan Thomas Glad you weren't there. This type of show is only appreciated by fans.

[@kylehaynes061]

By making this type of comment then you are a "Stupid" fan. Honestly Nightwish with Elize and Alissa would be amazing.

[@cmendez4205]

Johan Thomas lol *facepalm*

[@loganmclarry]

I lived in Denver at the time and could have gone to see Nightwish then. I regret not doing so.

[@macmasks]

I'd buy tickets to listen to Elize sing the alphabet

[@tomislavobrovac9313]

I always hated the alphabet song, it's so fucking predictable.

[@Elizondobass]

Tomislav Obrovac it always ends with Z, try something different 🙃

[@GothicLightingQueen]

@@Elizondobass well Elize is from so she got 3 more letters, Å, Ä and Ö

[@Elizondobass]

Martin Andersson yessss

[@fr89k]

@@GothicLightingQueen I'm very sure they don't count as regular alphabet. I am from Germany and our alphabet has 26 letters. Although that is, as you noticed, not the whole truth, as we also have ä, ö, ü, and ß. But nobody would ever claim that the German alphabet has 30 letters, although it would technically be correct... Unsurprisingly, ä, ö, and ü are basically variations of a, o, and u. In principle "only" the tongue position is changed to pronounce these. And ß is basically a double s... And I guess, because these are just variations, they don't count towards the normal alphabet...

[@thomas_corbet]

I love how Tuomas cues Alissa (?) at 19:57. Sweet moment. By the way, that was no debacle, that was an epic performance in difficult conditions.

[@tuomollo]

Not Alissa, Elize.

[@JohnBart86]

Thumbs up if you also think "Damn, I wasn't there!"

[@Aeger136]

They performed a day after this at Salt Lake City, UT (last gig with Anette I believe), too bad I was barely 15 and had no money and my parents wouldn't let me go anyway, now I'm waiting for them to come back to Mexico City.

[@AntonSoundcheck]

Sorry, can't do that. I was there!

[@alexismartel5054]

Did Alissa sing other song or did she sing only Storytime?

[@strogaa]

There will never be enough "thumb ups" to click for the countless moments i'm sitting here with exactly that sentence in my head.

[@AnthonyWabo]

Damn, i wish i was there :(

[@bradkeefer9370]

Perhaps it should be renamed the "Denver Miracle" since it really was an amazing concert experience for all involved. And it led to the band getting Floor as their vocalist! Kudos to Nightwish, the guest singers, and that amazing audience for making it happen. Thanks to the poster for this well-constructed video.

[@firestorbucket]

This video is from their documentary Anette tried to have blocked from coming out. Overall, we see metal singers, guitarists, drummers, fill in for each other all the time. Never on last second notice like this, but it is normal. Anette, who had been causing a lot of problems to begin with, tore into the guys on her blog the next day, saying "if Britney spears was sick, you would not see her letting Beyonce fill in for her". it was just absolutely silly. She was actually comparing herself to those solo superstars as opposed to being a singer in a metal band. In any case, she had also vetoed Floor being used to fill in for her for the rest of the tour she wanted cancelled and she demanded they use a pop singer. She later admitted it was because she knew the metal fans would embrace Floor over her, and in hindsight her fears were justified since Floor is easily the best singer they have ever had, even over Tarja.

[@salt27dogg]

It is a great story about music and the old cliche "show must go on". Improvisation and if u mess up just keep playing.

[@riffraff9000]

Agreed. Kudos to the poster! \m/

[@mrstxx2048]

@@firestorbucket Seems clear she wasn't saying he was a superstart, the only true thing is that he was scared of Floor. You all seems to forget that singing in Nightwish WAS his job, If Toumas had managed it better...

[@chrisjohnson5855]

@@firestorbucket I am glad you posted this. I was at this concert and watched closely to see how Anette would react. I saw her post the next day and thought, " She thinks she is a Pop Star!" LOL! Tuomas rightfully fired her. I was hoping at the time Elize would take over, but after seeing Floor prove herself shortly after, I concede that Nightwish had made the right decision in the end...

[@sarketalovic7450]

30:16 Emppu and Tuomas ''why the fuck we didn't hire her back in 2007 when she was auditioning for our band?''

[@Jonsson474]

They actually considered to but agreed she was to young at the time.

[@apveening]

@@Jonsson474 Thanks, that explains a lot.

[@Kid574]

This video right here is exactly why we all love Nightwish, Kamelot, Arch Enemy and all the other big players in the genre. There's this "underlying attachment" between all of them which is incredible

[@EricBowersox]

I was at this show...it was truly amazing. I was aware that I was watching HISTORY in the making. The videos omitted the false start to "Wish I Had An Angel," when Elize started singing the lyrics to "Amaranth." They stopped the song, Marco got Elize straightened out, Tuomas played the opening chord, Jukka tapped two quick hi-hat beats, and they started from the top.

[@PabloLpH]

Thank you for that info!

[@rhcpgirl86]

I think it is incredible!! I mean both singer and members has only 40 mins to prepare and know the setlist. That setlist is personally customised for those two as seen in documentary. I think those two are just as remarkable as Floor.

[@salt27dogg]

I know one of them auditioned for Nightwish but you're right about Floor. They brought her in right away , ready to perform. Just. Great band

[@dukehalliday9833]

@@salt27dogg Elise Did Just Before They Hired Annette

[@Drake122]

Damn the drummer played like his life depended on it! Also, props to the band and the singers for pulling this off.

[@dukemeisterr7084]

Drake Jukka always played like that though, I kinda miss that bloke on the stage too. But Pops was a great temporary replacement.

[@RammmFan]

Jukka realy played such way every time, thats why i admired him second to Tarja, drum tracks were not very extreme or hard, but he **played like his life depended on it**, for me as drummers fan, he is one of the most energetic and inspiring to watch, like he realy feels every word of the song

[@hiigara2085]

Na that's just jukka lad. Hits those drums like it's wartime

[@elendilion]

We all miss his big drumstick energy. I, for one, am happy for him because he shared on Facebook the time ago that he's been feeling better.

[@MetalFranz]

Jukka was the total rock drummer!

[@VincentOuslati]

These women are real artists, able to maintain a show, learning some lyrics behind the curtains, arriving on the stage with almost nothing, everybody must admire that. When you compare this attitude with a band like Manowar who cancel his show in the Hellfest 2019 for almost nothing, you understand who are the real metalheads and who are the false ones...

[@fonsecorona]

Manowar?....Did you say Manowar?... Manowar fans, please forgive me but....WTF? 😅🤣😂

[@Deadlokd]

This is, in no way, shape or form, a debacle This is epic. The band, the fans, and Elize and Alissa coming together for a magnificent performance. It shows how Nightwish transcends the band. It is also the fans and other singers. I have envy for everyone who was there, but also owe them a massive debt of gratitude for supporting NW and encouraging them to do this. I loved the part when Troy said they'd need the fans to sing too, and everyone cheered. Respect to all.

[@dougmphilly]

agree.

[@stuartewoldt1513]

Gotta look at it from the bands perspective, I bet they were all hanging by a thread every note

[@huntress1013]

The fact that those two simply helped out on very short notice was incredibly sweet and not only did they do that they also gave one hell of a show despite the fact that they neither knew the songs nor the lyrics!

[@evergreendorneymahoning5435]

I love how Tuomas, at 19:58, gives Elize the countdown to come back into the song

[@SilverArrowsMP]

If I was there, I think I would have paid more for a ticket if I knew I was going to hear Alissa and Elize instead of Anette. And they all seemed so happy during the show despite all the chaos, almost like they had one night to say F the drama, this is our lot tonight so let's have fun while the dark cloud is MIA for a hot minute. So amazing! Props to Elize, she did her best and made it work. Takes a lot of courage to get up on stage with a crowd in front of you and try to sing songs you barely know just from a lyric sheet. I liked her before that, loved her after it!

[@vagabond142]

What is amazing about this is that Alissa literally knew NONE of the songs off by heart, and had ONE hear through of the music in the time before going live. And she 99.99% nailed it. It also goes to show that we metal fans are a special bunch. The band was willing to go ahead without any vocalist and let the fans sing... that's metal for ya :D But Alissa (hot) and Elize (hot) on stage at the same time doing Nightwish songs? My inner metal geek just had a geekasm :P

[@pilotamurorei]

When I hear Alyssa sing clean vocals, I keep wondering why she wastes her time singing gutteral garbage with Arch Enemy.

[@Nebucatnetzer]

Because that music is as well freaking fantastic, just not your taste ;P

[@maxotaurus5140]

Nebucatnetzer Agree. But it would be interesting to hear her sing clean maybe on new songs 30 percent on a few.

[@codydrummer]

I dunno, Arch Enemy has never had clean vocals so I dont expect that to change. However it would be awesome to see her in a side project or even solo doing some clean singing

[@Xmetalfanx]

I cant remember what it was but I remember Alissa got hurt on stage i think it was last year and she didn't take a single show off, if i recall \m/

[@musicvideoenhancer]

Reminds me the gig in Brazil where Stratovarius had to play without the electric equipment because the power source was out that night and there was not a secondary power source. They played acoustic, and near the end the electricity was back, and they played some more songs with the electric equipment. A rare occasion, a special night, like this one!

[@tlotpwist3417]

Awesome trivia! True artists could rock a concert with sticks and coconuts banged against eachother à la monty python if left with no other options jk :)

[@delaneyalusa]

I was there that night. In fact at around the 1:45 mark they pass me and my husband. Then again at 2:47 we are in the middle of the screen It was a fun show. Remember it well

[@bliastreb6466]

So many bands would've just cancelled. Nightwish proves itself here, thanks to Elize and Alissa (and the audience) for making it happen. People critics of papers with lyrics on stage? YOU TRY learning any lyrics (let alone these) in 55 minutes!

[@jdszombieremovalservice2394]

What magical night. Hats off to Elize and Alissa for having the balls to do this in front of 1600 NW fans. Thanks for putting this together and sharing with us.

[@RammmFan]

probably because those NW fans are 99% also fans of Kamelot, Arch Enemy, Agonist, Amaranthe, Epica, Xandria, Within Temptation and other great bands which i didn't name, but you already thought about them, reading those passage which i write :D :D THe music tastes are very close in such things, you can almost see everywhere fans of your favorite bands in other bands' of similar music style merch, like Nw fans in epica, arch enemy, kamelot, xandria, amaranthe t shirts and etc. WE ARE EVERYWHERE, and we like each other, like family, we can understand one another from a single note, of our favorite bands discography \m/, true metal brotherhood

[@Despond]

I was shocked some people voted no for such a unique and historic event. I understand you want to see the full band but this is such an exceptional treat and to really connect with the band, you'll never get this again.

[@schnudderi]

A great example of PROFESSIONALISM

[@GladRags]

@@markusnashorn1145 Yeah! Shame on her for not holding her shit, piss and vomit back during the concert! :-D

[@GladRags]

@@markusnashorn1145 w/e

[@GladRags]

@@markusnashorn1145 who the fuck is talking about asking Anette about the concert while she's in hospital? I'm just talking about her being sick. Jesus Christ man. Get over it and move on!

[@Dangerous2099]

an example of bad singing more like, lol

[@ToveriJuri]

@Markus Nashorn Absolutely.

[@davidduranulloa]

Waaaaow this is incredible, I mean poor Anette being sick and everything...but to pull off this show requires big balls, and the true MVP here was Elize, wish I could have been there, this was one of a kind...

[@playbloxx]

when the fans raised their hands... that is family right there

[@manuelolbrich7374]

This was obviously the moment, Annett lost her job as NW recognized, they need a goddess. And they found hell of a goddess.

[@millersj]

And just when you thought you couldn't admire Alissa and Elize any more than you already do... Put me in their shoes that night, having to fill in for the headlining band; the highest selling band from Finland; I'd be less terrified if I were being stalked by a mountain lion in the middle of a forest at midnight.

[@Argosh]

I'm an amateur singer. The idea of learning a set of 1.5 hours in a day, let alone a few hours of that day and then perform it in front of hundreds of people is so unbelievably out there frightening it's not even funny anymore. This is the highest level of a professional compliment to even get asked to do this. Agreeing and then pulling off such a night is legendary.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@Argosh Alissa and Elize had 55 minutes to learn the set list. Even almighty Floor had 48 hours to do it.

[@barryfilter2364]

To be honest, I have seen them several times with different line up, however I was so disappointed that I was not able to witness an event like this, where a band and some singer come together and pull off a show against all odds. Love stories like this.

[@NatalijaJ]

All of them were really brave to do this in front of so many people, especially those two ladys! And the fans are just wondefull!

[@kalashnikovdevil]

I was at the Ogden that night! Elize Ryd made the ballsiest vocal performance I've ever seen when she stood in. Became an instant fan and whatever band she goes to if she ever leaves Amaranthe, I'll be a fan of them too.

[@AndresAcheron]

SETLIST 8:17 Storytime 13:43 Wish I Had An Angel 17:08 Amaranth 21:54 I Want My Tears Back 24:28 The Islander 29:51 Nemo 35:20 Finlandia 36:46 Over the Hills and Far Away

[@DivinePonies]

Yesterday watched documentary, and now watching this, it's far from debacle. Huge props to everyone involved that managed to pull this off. Many bands would simply cancel the show, but I think this way they gave the fans something special, once in a lifetime Nightwish experience. None of the true Nightwish fans were disappointed that night I'm sure.

[@scottb.4472]

I just got done teaching my daughter how to ride a bike!!!! Very cool!!! I didnt shed one tear!!! I came inside, saw this documentary, watched and i started tearing up....lol......no idea why.....????? I thing it was the graciousness of those 2 Kamelot singers, the great unselfish crowd, and how Nightwish realized that the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. A great story of the human spirit !!!!!

[@Scioneer]

Mad respect for these two ladies for filling in under such difficult circumstances.

[@michaeldover]

I'm in agreement with another person who posted that this Denver show, which very, very unusual, was NOT a debacle, but a miracle of sorts. I didn't know much about Nightwish at the time. Two days after this Denver show I road tripped from where I was stationed in the Seattle area to Salt Lake City to see the show with Kamelot, as I was, and still am, a huge Kamelot fan. (Since then I've become a huge Nightwish fan as well). Two days later I saw the same show again in Seattle and realized that Nightwish had changed vocalists. I was taken aback somewhat to see a different singer but Floor was absolutely fantastic. The documentary "Please Learn The Setlist In 48 Hours" later explained it all to me. I'm grateful for and love Annette's work with Nightwish and believe that she is an incredible vocalist. I also realize that sometimes things change and times does tell that changes can be and are better overall for all parties involved. Time DOES tell..... I like to think that as far as being a fan of Nightwish goes, I may be one of the very few fans to have seen Annette's last show and Floor's first show just two days later. In a weird kind of way I'm thankful to have seen both given the circumstances involved. Knowing what is presented in the documentary makes it somewhat heartbreaking to know what Annette and the band had to go through even though I'm sure it goes much deeper than what we as fans know about. Being the Kamelot fan that I am I've been able to meet both Elize and Alissa and they are such nice ladies and very capable and amazing singers in their own right. Nightwish was fortunate to have them in their circle on this tour. I get nostalgic when I think of those days that I experienced. I'm glad to have experienced them.

[@Sasasala386]

This is one of those everlasting moments that the metal world will talk forever about.

[@rickywaggonerjr.3206]

Elize Ryd would have been fantastic in Nightwish after seeing this!

[@JoseBolanosMusic]

Elize put well justice on Nemo, what a diamond

[@7thDimenson]

Alissa White is singing so nice, so good!!! I heard her just always growling with Arch Enemy ever since!

[@Magenta1982]

look her up with the Agonist - and if you want to be amazed their version of Swan Lake, shows some great capabilities Alissa has with her vocals! (looking forward to her solo project!)

[@andrewlocke5194]

Whoah - so glad I found this! I was at this show with a couple friends and it was really something special. HUGE props to Elize and Alyssa for pulling it off

[@Lillywhite]

This was fascinating to watch. The difference between pro musicians and musicians is highlighted. To pull this off live with mere minutes to prepare is very impressive. Very well done to these two ladies who were on a hiding to nothing but delivered admirably and congrats to everyone for giving the fans a show.

[@richardikin]

What this shows is Nightwish put their fans first, and Elize and Alissa are awesome professionals.

[@crimsonsmirk]

And this is how it's done! So fearless, these two. Amazing!

[@xfortunesquex]

The way both of them dig into the music here with full steam and confidence is extremely inspiring. They show zero fear. And my word, the band just read each others' minds on the missed lines with Nemo. This concert is a beautiful display of professionalism, friendship, and fearlessness: metal AF!

[@CFord5312]

I love that they played Amaranth with Elize. haha

[@hectoralvarado9778]

they did min 17

[@lizzyq7807]

Elize was the perfect singer for amaranthe.

[@salt27dogg]

lizzy Q Elize I believe auditioned for Tarja ‘s role that Annette received. She knew a couple of the songs but Aliza knew nothing. They were both fantastic

[@lizzyq7807]

@@salt27dogg I know she did, but I was really looking forward to listen to Alyssa's cleans. From what I've heard of them already they're angelic. I'm just really disappointed I guess.

[@zilalapsa]

@@lizzyq7807 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGi0iJaKmc-eaaM

[@bardoambriz6720]

I have to give everyone involved a ton of credit. Never before or after have I seen a band go on stage to perform, minus their lead singer, having two singers not just cover but actually learn the songs so fast before the performance. These girls crushed it and made a show that I doubt any band could ever do

[@ineedcoffee4893]

Those girls are freakin' bad-asses! Total professionals.

[@ruatonim]

There are no words to convey the respect and bravery all around for this show. They could have quit, the ladies could have said no, the audience could have gone sour, but none of that happened. It's rare to see this, but it's so heart-warming when it happens. Cheers to all.

[@CortVermin]

it need SERIOUS balls to stand up on a stage without having the text in flesh and blood. elize killed it.

[@duxgarnifex3678]

I was moved by the courage of the human spirit to rise to the occasion of the circumstances. There was so much on the table: artist health, fans who paid tickets, venue fees, sound and light, travel expenses to the next leg... this says something about character in art and how it matters.

[@peterwichtig1683]

Thanx man for this video. But it should be called "the denver miracle", because this concert was one in a million. I've never ever heard of a band such as Nghtwish had done anything else, that-and not only that-makes the band so special! Very, very, very good show from Elize and Alissa. sorry girls, but you have big balls!

[@Jacksondavid2]

Elize Ryd & Alissa White - what a performance - epic !

[@musicmrb]

I cant't stop watching again and again how the metal family (band, girlz and the crowd) stood together to make this an unforgetable night!

[@KingArthas]

This is metal music we're talking about! Even if Marco alone was up there singing only his parts I would still feel blessed to be part of the audience in such a memorable concert!

[@troygerencer1620]

Metal fans are the best fans . There felt liked Alot of love in that room for this band that night , and how that translates through a screen is evident , must have been an amazing atmosphere to have witnessed this in person . Well done to the Denver Crowd , your energy is what spurred on the Girls and this awesome band to Get It Done 👍

[@WardDorrity]

This goes to show what a class act Nightwish is. The respect they have for their audience and the respect they showed for Elize and Alissa. Also, respect for the fans who went with it and had a hell of a good time.

[@crom1701]

I applaud everyone's bravery for taking the risk and skills for pulling it off.

[@Kazeshini11]

This reminded me of when the lead singer of Trivium had to fly back home for the birth of his child and he asked Jared Dines who was on tour with him to replace him on the guitar and some vocals but he also had asked Howard Jones to stand in for him to lessen the weight on Jared lol. Just love how the community is willing to go along cause we're easy going like that. Just the fact that the band asked instead of outright cancelling was enough in my eyes to go along with anything they would've proposed instead of cancelling.

[@doncoon3146]

I would pay to watch Alissa White and Elize Ryd read the phone book. Both are incredible artists.

[@andrebergeron2976]

I'm so proud of bands helping out others in times like this

[@Hilariumosis]

This says so much about the metal community. We are some hard fuckers but we have a heartwarming respect and devotion for and to eachother. The show must go and after all.

[@jedisct1]

Wow, that was incredible. Congrats to the band for setting this up, and for Elize and Alissa who had the guts to do it, and did a fantastic job. What an epic event.

[@manfredbarz4311]

I've never seen anything like this and I've never heard of anything like this! This is metal!!! Incredible what the two girls have done that night! Unbelievable that the band (Nightwish) have dared to do something like this!!! RESPECT !!!!!

[@dsisa27]

It's more The Denver Win than The Denver Debacle!!!

[@sonofthesea3298]

36:27 Seeing Elize riverdance in high heels (accompanied by Emppu) freakin melted me completely! She doesnt beat the impact that Floor has on me,but Elize.....you come really really close!😍 💞Alissa & Elize💞

[@Sammael757]

I see no debacle here. Only a show that "must go on." Team work, professionalism, and the extreme talent to go in and FRONT a show without knowing the songs essentially at all. As an amateur musician myself, I could only hope to do what those two ladies pulled off if I ever had to do a last minute fill-in like that.

[@torycatherine2044]

The support from this crowd given the circumstances was so overwhelmingly positive. Them singing along to help them sing up there shows what kind of special relationship there really is between bands and their fans. They all truly worked together to make this show happen, and by the end of it, they immortalized it. From what I understand, this show still gets talked about to this day

[@YaropolkMSK]

Oh I wish I were on that show! Elize just did a fantastic job! It's a great WOW!!!

[@ronaldendaniellejansen9921]

My deep respect Eliza & Alissa!!!

[@menalvagor]

Elize can even be in this band, she fits in so well. So glad they have Floor now. And damn well done to Alissa.

[@arkhadiaravenblack]

Fans will always be grateful to have a show, even an improvised one, than a cancellation. This concert must have been absolutely epic.

[@njflyersfan74]

I'm much bigger fan of Elize's work than Alissa...but the first time after I heard this and learned of this night....my respect for BOTH of them went up a tremendously. This is just awesome. And crazy respect for the FANS there that night to be understanding and accommodating with rough circumstances for the band.

[@tomlathrop5382]

What a great time!! Loved the show for its unusual circumstances leading to an epic sing-a-long night. I remember when Tomas came on stage to ask the audience if they would like them to try a show without their singer, Nightwish is more than just the singer (great though they all have been) and the talent of the band was on display that night. The ladies stepping up and singing their hearts out , the audience was amazing as we tried our best to sing outloud (not what I normally do at a metal show). Unplanned awesomeness!!!

[@w.b.t.127]

Wow!!! What a group. Nightwish came through for the fans by having two amazing women Elize and Alissa do the concert.True professionals. If I knew of NIghtwish in 2012 I would have been part of that HISTORY. Only 500 miles away. Please come back.

[@ProgrsvTechniq]

Seeing this, I think Elize would have been good in Nightwish. Floor is amazing, I'm glad they picked her. But I hope Elize finds another melodic metal band to front in addition to Amaranthe because she has a great voice.

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Agreed. I have 'Burn with me' and 'The Nexxus' on every play list I have.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Elize has a wonderful voice. But what's wrong with Amaranthe? Is it not doing enough gigs for Elize?

[@damdamdamdumdidum]

@@Aurinkohirvi Not everyone likes the death metal growling. :/

[@Aurinkohirvi]

@@damdamdamdumdidum Aha. Yeah sure, that could be a reason not to like Amaranthe.

[@justinjeffers6514]

I would have killed to have been at this show

[@delaneyalusa]

+Justin Jeffers I was. It was a great show

[@aegonthedragon6341]

Careful he could have killed you...

[@MikeStock88]

+Aegon The Dragon hahaha

[@cgomes1607]

OMG. I would have paid a fortune to be there. I happen to love Alissa AND Nightwish. Priceless. Those people witnessed something really unique... I'm so jealous right now.

[@rms5366]

Man, it would of been awesome to be there... They really killed storytime. That was GREAT!

[@brix2270]

I bet Tuomas was like “we should have picked her (Elize)!” but then we wouldn’t have Amaranthe and Floor Jansen so 🤷🏻‍♂️. Good job to all and yes, wish I had been there.

[@giotiholov2185]

Once in a lifetime show! Thank You, Elize Ryd!..

[@badsiony]

This is so awesome. Did they mess up lots of lyrics and miss a lot of notes? Hell yeah. But who cares, because you can see they're trying their hardest, and that would be an incredibly hard spot to be in. I have so much respect for everyone here. That would have been an awesome show to be at. ❤️

[@michaelwanklin3580]

Absolutely super star by the two girls and the band to do that. Kudos to the fans as well. A concert none of them will ever forget.

[@kcleach9312]

it just shows how amazing the power of connected positive energy and thoughts!!!

[@elamanvetta1685]

+KC SNOTREAL Well said! People working together for one purpose.

[@guardianofretro]

Improvised in a very professional way; my deepest respect

[@masterexploder9668]

I like it, Elize auditioned for Nightwish so I consider it a taste of what could have been.

[@Aurinkohirvi]

Well... you kinda need to practice the song. But then she obviously HAD done some of that. So yeah!

[@jeremytassin7978]

The strangest thing in this video for me is seeing Emppu with an ACOUSTIC GUITAR!!!

[@jonathanday6692]

Ozzy is said to have had lyrics written on the stage. Some major singers have been known to use teleprompts. You have to admire the honesty of clinging onto the notes in full view as if the world depended on it. Which it did. But this is a singer who had 30 minutes to rehearse a long set, relying on a cappella from other band members to get the tune. First time. In comparison to people like Ozzy and Rob Halford, who learned the music from dark spirits from Beyond. I am shocked that the vocalists were as outrageously superb as they were. I am also in deep admiration of the fans that night. That's true fandom, fuelling the band with positivity and blasting the sheer panic I'm sure they felt with energy from Valhalla. You just don't get many audiences like that. Since there are people here who were there that night, a huge kudos and a thank you from a newer fan for your amazing work in helping glue it all together and helping a band in need.

[@MatthiasHermann]

The usual nightwish singer criterion: Can you sing storytime? ;))

[@najrenchelf2751]

Fun fact: if they ask you that, another story is about to be written...

[@LEO1WOLF]

Holy mackerel! How many bands do you know that have not 1, but 2 walk-on (back-up) vocalists at LITERALLY at a moments notice?! They put it to the crowed in a Vote & the show still kicked ass too! (I didn't even know of this genre of music until only weeks ago.) Have mad respect for ALL parties involved, truly amazing!

[@evacody1249]

At the time Nightwish was touring with Kamelot. Kamelot always has a song or two on there album in which a female will sing on. So they were both there and they asked.

[@badwolf9051]

Now I can proudly say that Alissa is my favourite NW singer. :D

[@altarielc6450]

Bad Wolf lmao x) I love her with Tarja tho

[@lizzyq7807]

All hail the almighty FLOOR👑

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

She can definitely growl the best lol

[@heikobraasch5014]

Respect and thank you Floor , for save this Show . In minutes ago , you save Nightwish . Big big Respect .

[@brooksprice7109]

Wow. That was totally amazing. Those people were so lucky to see that performance. And what a voice she has. And she basically did that show for the love of music. What a great person to do that. 👍👍