Nightwish, the Finnish band that is a global reference in symphonic metal.
Profile
- Origin
- Kitee, Finland
- Formed
- 1996
- Founding members
- Tuomas Holopainen, Tarja Turunen, Emppu Vuorinen
- Current status
- Active, on a live hiatus since 2024 while they prepare the next album
- Official website
- nightwish.com
Current lineup
- Tuomas Holopainen — keyboards, composition (1996–present)
- Emppu Vuorinen — guitar (1996–present)
- Floor Jansen — vocals (2012–present)
- Jukka Koskinen — bass (2021–present)
Former members
- Tarja Turunen — vocals (1996–2005)
- Jukka Nevalainen — drums (1997–2019, left for health reasons)
- Marko Hietala — bass, vocals (2002–2021)
- Anette Olzon — vocals (2007–2012)
- Troy Donockley — Uilleann pipes, guitar (official member since 2013)
- Kai Hahto — drums (official member since 2019)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1997 | Angels Fall First |
| 1998 | Oceanborn |
| 2000 | Wishmaster |
| 2002 | Century Child |
| 2004 | Once |
| 2007 | Dark Passion Play |
| 2011 | Imaginaerum |
| 2015 | Endless Forms Most Beautiful |
| 2020 | Human. :II: Nature. |
| 2024 | Yesterwynde |
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