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
Members:
Emppu Vuorinen - guitars
(1996-present), bass (1996-1997)
Tuomas Holopainen - keyboards, piano, synthesizers (
1996-present), male vocals (1996-2001)
Jukka Nevalainen - drums, percussion
(1997-present; on hiatus since 2014)
Marco Hietala - bass, male vocals
(2002-present)
Troy Donockley - uilleann pipes, tin whistle, low whistle, bouzouki, bodhrán, backing vocals
(2013-present; session member: 2007-2013)
Floor Jansen - lead vocals
(2013-present; session member: 2012-2013)
From: Kitee, Finland
Genre(s):
Symphonic Metal,
Opera Metal
Active From: 1996-present
Associated Acts:
Darkwoods My Betrothed,
Nattvindens Gråt,
Barilari
Awards:
2007
World Music Award for Best Selling Scandinavian Artist
2006
Metal Storm Award for End Of An Era The Best DVD