NIGHTWISH - Vocalist Records Duet With German Star Search Winner
According to a report in Germany's Metal Hammer Magazine, NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has recorded a duet with Germany's Star Search 2003 winner Martin Kesici. The song, entitled 'Leaving You For Me', is set to appear on Kesici's as-yet-untitled second album, due out in early 2005.
Many German Nightwish fans are screaming "sellout!" in the wake of this announcement, as Kesici is believed to have won Star Search 2003 as much for his looks as his ability to sing. The self-proclaimed hard rock/heavy metal fan made it to the top of the ladder with songs like 'Nothing Else Matters' (METALLICA), 'Let Me Entertain You' (Robbie Williams) and 'Easy' (THE COMMODORES), then recorded his soft rock commercial debut, Em Kay. His first single 'Angel Of Berlin' (originally done by SMOKEY) was a hit amongst the Star Search kiddie crowd, but rock fans were less than impressed by someone who claimed to be a MOTORHEAD fand. A second single, 'Hang On', released earlier this year was slightly heavier but still came off as Diet NICKELBACK.
Kesici's record label, Polydor (Universal), aware of the flak being generated by the announcement claim 'Leaving You For Me' is tougher and heavier than anything the singer has done in the past and will remind people of Nightwish. Given the band's recent success, expect the song to be released as a single at some point.
To check out what Turunen has gotten herself into go to this location. The site is in German but audio clips can be downloaded.
As previously reported, Turunen will open a new official website on Monday, September 20th. The site will be online at this address:
www.tarjaturunen.com
Darrell Lance Abbott 20-08-1966/08-12-2004
R.I.P Cowboy!!!