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Nightwish is a symphonic power gothic metal band from Kitee, Finland, formed in 1996 by songwriter/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former vocalist Tarja Turunen.

In May 2007, former Alyson Avenue frontwoman, Anette Olzon, was revealed as Turunen’s replacement, and in the autumn, the band released a new album.

Members Of The Band
[ miembros de la banda]

Main article: List of Nightwish members
Nightwish's line-up has been a matter of discussion, more notably with the dismissal of vocalist Tarja Turunen in 2005, and vocalist/bassist Marco Hietala's joining in 2002. Two members — Holopainen and Vuorinen — have stayed since the first line-up in 1996 and Nevalainen joined in 1997.

Current members

Tuomas Holopainen
- Backing vocals (2001, 2007)
- Keyboards (1996–present)
Emppu Vuorinen
- Acoustic guitars (1996–1998) (2004–present)
- Bass guitar (1996–1997)
- Electric guitar (1997–present)
Marco Hietala
- Bass guitar (2002–present)
- Acoustic guitars (2004–present)
- Male vocals (2002–present)
Jukka “Julius” Nevalainen
- Drums (1997–present)
- Percussion (1997–present)
Anette Olzon
- Female vocals (2007–present)

Former Members

Tarja Turunen — Lead Vocals (1996–2005)
Sami Vänskä — Bass guitars (1998–2001)
Samppa Hirvonen — Bass (1997–1998)*
Marianna Pellinen — Backing vocals, additional keyboards (1997–1998)*

Those two members did not record any material with the band, only playing live during their first tour.

Sessional Members

Tapio Wilska — Vocals on Oceanborn album and Over the Hills and Far Away EP
Tony Kakko — Vocals and backing vocals on Over the Hills and Far Away EP
Ike Vil — Vocals on Wishmaster album
John Two-Hawks — Vocals and Native American flute on Once album
Jouni Hynynen — Backing Vocals on Once album
Johanna "Jonsu" Salomaa (aka. Joensuu) — Vocals on "Erämaan Viimeinen"
Troy Donockley — Uilleann Pipes, Low/Tin Whistle and Bodhran on Dark Passion Play