Founded in 1996 by keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, Nightwish has become one of the undisputed pillars of symphonic metal. Originating from Finland, the band skillfully blends heavy metal with classical orchestrations and operatic vocals, leaving a lasting mark on the genre since their debut album Angels Fall First.

With the release of Oceanborn (1998) and Wishmaster (2000), Nightwish established themselves as a global reference. The enchanting voice of Tarja Turunen — followed by Anette Olzon and Floor Jansen — helped define the band’s unique identity. Each era added new musical depth, as shown by the cinematic metal opera Imaginaerum (2011) and the orchestral ambition of Human. :||: Nature. (2020).

Renowned for their grandiose live performances and immersive storytelling, Tuomas Holopainen, Emppu Vuorinen, Marco Hietala, Troy Donockley, Floor Jansen, and Jukka Nevalainen have elevated symphonic metal to breathtaking heights.

On MusikMachine, discover collector puzzles and an official Wishmaster flag celebrating the epic world of Nightwish — where dreams, emotion, and symphonic power unite 🕯🎻

Dive into the Metal universe alongside other Scandinavian masters such as Sabaton, Eluveitie, and Korpiklaani.