Nightwish's performance at Wacken Open Air 2013 was a defining moment in symphonic metal, showcasing the fusion of orchestral elements with heavy metal intensity, and highlighting the power of female fronted bands in the genre.
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)
