Marko Hietala | |
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 Hietala in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Marko Tapani Hietala |
| Born | 14 January 1966 Kuopio, Finland |
| Genres | Heavy metal, symphonic metal, power metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass, guitar |
| Years active | 1984–present |
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| Formerly of | |
Marko Tapani "Marco" Hietala (born 14 January 1966) is a Finnish heavy metal vocalist, bassist and songwriter. Internationally, he is best known as the former bassist, male vocalist and secondary composer to Tuomas Holopainen, of the symphonic metal band Nightwish.[1] He is also the vocalist and bassist as well as composer and lyricist for the heavy metal band Tarot.[2]
He is also a member of the supergroup Northern Kings, and portrayed one of the main characters in Ayreon's 2013 album The Theory of Everything.
- ^ "Nightwish: Video Interview With Marco Hietala Posted Online". Blabbermouth. 16 July 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ "Tarot's New Album Lands on Finnish Chart". Blabbermouth. 18 March 2010. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2010.