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“I’ve been struggling to free my mind. I’ve learned so much. Finally it’s happening”: How Tarja Turunen brought a decade of development to bear on diverse album Frisson Noir

It may sound risky to put Dani Filth, Chad Smith, Marko Hietala on a record that explores tango, flamenco and Japanese folk – but she’s very happy with the very heavy results

Louder · Aug 15

"Metallica rented our equipment but the sound guy wasn't up to his job." Former Nightwish bassist Marko Hietala on the 10 songs that changed his life

Former Nightwish bassist/songwriter Marko Hietala shares the 10 songs that changed his life

Metal Hammer · Jun 10, 2025

“I didn’t just walk away from Nightwish. I walked away from everything, so I could figure out what the problem was”: Marko Hietala had to adjust to a new normal, and the result is Roses From The Deep

Marko Hietala explains why he had to leave Nightwish, and believes there’s no hate involved in the split, as he focuses on second solo album Roses From The Deep

Metal Hammer · Apr 2, 2025

Marko Hietala shares video for rocking new single Rebel Of The North

Former Nightwish bassist and singer Marko Hietala will release new album Roses From The Deep in February

Metal Hammer · Jan 8, 2025

“Steve Harris from Iron Maiden said, ‘If any band can carry our torch, it’s them.’ You think, ‘Wow – do we even want that?’” Nightwish’s constant reinvention could be a chain reaction that explodes out of control

With close harmonies and a full orchestral suite on Human. :||: Nature. the band proved it was capable of endless expansion. But the experience of being mobbed and drowned out in South America offered pause for thought

Metal Hammer · Dec 19, 2024

Marko Hietala announces new album Roses From The Deep

Former Nightwish bassist and singerMarko Hietala will release new album Roses From The Deep in February

Metal Hammer · Nov 28, 2024

Marko Hietala shares video for the darkly gothic new single Frankenstein's Wife

Former Nightwish bassist and vocalist Marko Hietala starts a European tour with former bandmate Tarja later this month

Metal Hammer · Sep 4, 2024

Every cover song by Nightwish ranked from worst to best

Finland’s symphonic metal leaders have officially released 10 covers across their career. Here they are in reverse-order of majesty.

Metal Hammer · Apr 10, 2024

“Nightwish can nail anything they turn their hand to”: Nightwish’s cover of Symphony Of Destruction by Megadeth may be obscure, but it’s an ingeniously out-of-character triumph

In 2004, symphonic metal masters Nightwish covered Megadeth’s gritty thrash anthem, and the result was shockingly excellent

Metal Hammer · Mar 30, 2024

Eight new rock songs you need to hear this week

Royal Republic, Wine Lips and The Treatment are just some of the artists pushing great new rock music our way

Louder · Mar 18, 2024