A gallery that brings together icons from different eras and branches of rock and metal. From Led Zeppelin, pioneers who shaped hard rock, through the raw attitude of Mötley Crüe and the definitive power of Metallica, to the symphonic grandeur of Nightwish and the epic storytelling of the Soulspell Metal Opera. Each image captures the essence of a band that helped define the sound, the aesthetics, and the imagination of heavy music across the decades.
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 former lead singer Tarja Turunen. In 2001 Marko Hietala joined to Nightwish as a vocalist and a bass player. In 2012 Anette Olzon (2007 2012) was replaced by Floor Jansen as lead vocals (2012–present)
Anette Ingegerd Olzon (born 21 June 1971) is a Swedish singer songwriter, best known for her work as the lead vocalist of the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish between 2007 and 2012, as well as for her subsequent solo career and projects within melodic, symphonic, and progressive metal. She is recognized for her clear, melodic vocal style, strong sense of melody, and ability to bridge metal with pop oriented and emotional vocal approaches.
Marko Tapani Hietala (born 14 January 1966) is a Finnish musician, singer, bassist, and songwriter, widely recognized as one of the most distinctive and charismatic figures in symphonic and heavy metal. Known for his powerful, raspy voice, expressive bass playing, and commanding stage presence, Hietala has built a long and influential career spanning multiple bands and musical styles.
Emppu Vuorinen (born 24 June 1978), full name Erno Matti Juhani Vuorinen, is a Finnish guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. Renowned for his melodic sensibility, restraint, and musical taste, Emppu is widely respected for proving that emotional impact and atmosphere can outweigh technical excess in heavy music.
