Nightwish

Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee, formed in 1996 by keyboardist and primary songwriter Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and vocalist Tarja Turunen. The lineup was later expanded with drummer Jukka Nevalainen and bassist Sami Vänskä following the release of their debut album, "Angels Fall First" (1997). In 2001, Vänskä was replaced by Marko Hietala, who also assumed the role of male vocalist. Nightwish gained domestic

Influenced by: Epica, After Forever, Avantasia, Therion

Label:

Nuclear Blast

Active:

1996-present

Scene:

Finland

Side projects

• Auri

• An EveningSat, Aug 22
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• VOSHThu, Nov 12
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• Raven's NightSat, Oct 10
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• Rhapsody of FireThu, Nov 26
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• Night VersesFri, Oct 16
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• AITASat, Aug 22
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• The MidnightSun, Oct 4
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• Boxrooster, Night HawkMon, Aug 3
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