Tuomas Lauri Johannes Holopainen (born 25 December 1976) is a Finnish composer, songwriter, keyboardist, and producer, best known as the founder, primary songwriter, and creative visionary of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. Widely regarded as one of the most influential composers in modern metal, Holopainen is recognized for blending metal, classical music, film scores, folk, and progressive rock into expansive, emotionally driven works.
Originally conceived as an acoustic project by Tuomas Holopainen, Angels Fall First evolved into a full band effort with the addition of Tarja Turunen’s classically trained soprano vocals and Emppu Vuorinen’s melodic guitar work. The result is a raw yet atmospheric blend of folk influences, power metal elements, and early symphonic textures, setting Nightwish apart from traditional metal bands of the time.
Floor Jansen (born 21 February 1981) is a Dutch singer, songwriter, and vocal coach, widely regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful vocalists in modern metal. Known for her exceptional ability to move seamlessly between operatic, clean, rock, and harsh vocals, she has become a defining figure in symphonic and progressive metal over the past two decades.
Human. I I Nature. (stylized as H V M A N. || N A T V R E.) is the ninth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. It was released internationally on April 10, 2020 through Nuclear Blast. It is the band's first double album, with the second C D complete with orchestral symphonic music rather than metal
Endless Forms Most Beautiful is the eighth studio album by Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish. It was released on March 27, 2015 in Argentina and most of Europe, March 30 in the U K, and March 31 in the U S. The album is the band's first featuring singer Floor Jansen and the first with Troy Donockley as a full time member.
