Nightwish is a symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. The band was formed in
1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and lead singer Tarja Turunen.
The group is the
most successful Finnish band worldwide, selling more than 8 million records
and receiving more than 60 gold and platinum awards,
having released five Number 1 albums and thirteen Number 1 singles.
-Wikipedia
From:
Kitee, Finland
Genres:
Symphonic Metal, Opera Metal
Years active:
1996present
Associated acts:
Darkwoods My Betrothed, Nattvindens Gråt, Barilari
Members:
Emppu Vuorinen guitars
(1996present), bass (19961997)
Tuomas Holopainen keyboards, piano, synthesizers (
1996present), male vocals (19962001)
Jukka Nevalainen drums, percussion
(1997present; on hiatus since 2014)
Marco Hietala bass, male vocals
(2002present)
Troy Donockley uilleann pipes, tin whistle, low whistle, bouzouki, bodhrán, backing vocals
(2013present; session member: 20072013)
Floor Jansen lead vocals
(2013present; session member: 20122013)
Past Members:
Tarja Turunen lead vocals (19962005)
Sami Vänskä bass (19982001)
Anette Olzon lead vocals (20072012)
Nightwish Awards:
2007
World Music Award for Best Selling Scandinavian Artist
2006
Metal Storm Award for End Of An Era The Best DVD
Tour Dates: