Elina Siirala, born 27 October 1983, is a Finnish soprano and vocal coach. She is known as the founder and front woman for the English melodic metal band Angel Nation and the current female vocalist for the German symphonic metal/viking metal band Leaves' Eyes. Elina is the second cousin of Tuomas Holopainen, founder and keyboardist of Nightwish.
A C C E P T Symphony No. 40 Accept are a German heavy metal band from the town of Solingen, formed in 1976 by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and former members Udo Dirkschneider (vocals) and Peter Baltes (bass).
Imperial Age is a symphonic metal band from Moscow, founded in 2012 by singers/composers Alexander “ Aor” Osipov and Jane “ Corn” Odintsova, the current formation also has Anna Kiara as vocal leader. They are one of the most internationally touring metal band from Russia.
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.
