Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist MARKO HIETALA Releases ‘Dead God’s Son’ Lyric Video
Marko Hietala, the former bassist and singer of NIGHTWISH, recently declared his comeback to music with the launch of a live lyric video for the song “Dead God’s Son.” The …
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Bassist MARKO HIETALA Announces Return To Music
Former NIGHTWISH bassist/singer Marko Hietala has announced return to music world after an almost two year break. Marko left NIGHTWISH in January 2021 explaining in a statement that he hadn’t “been able to …
MARKO ‘MARCO’ HIETALA On Leaving NIGHTWISH: ‘It Was A Long Process’
In a new interview with Finland’s Chaoszine, former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko “Marco” Hietala says that it took him a “long” time to finally make the decision to leave the band. Marko left NIGHTWISH in January 2021 and has …
Watch MARKO HIETALA Performs At Oulu, Finland
Former NIGHTWISH bassist Marko Hietala performed at Rock in the City in Oulu, Finland with his solo band. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be seen below. Marko left NIGHTWISH in January …
MARKO HIETALA Guests On WALTARI’s ‘Below Zero 2021’
Former NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko Hietala has lend his voice to WALTARI‘s recent single “Below Zero 2021.” The song is taken from the band’s upcoming release, 3rd Decade – Anniversary Edition, …
Watch NIGHTWISH’s First Show Since Departure With MARKO HIETALA
Last night, Friday 28, NIGHTWISH performed performed in a tavern called “The Islanders Arms” built in a virtual world. This marked the band’s first performance since split with longtime bassist/vocalist …
TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN On MARKO HIETALA’s Departure From NIGHTWISH: ‘I Was Completely Devastated’
NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen discussed the band’s upcoming online show, An Evening With Nightwish In A Virtual World — which will debut on May 28th — and how …
Watch MARKO HIETALA Performs BLACK SABBATH’s ‘Children Of The Grave’
Marko Hietala made an appearance on Henry’s Pub livestream that was held on April 24th. Marko, alongside with his brother Zachary, performed BLACK SABBATH song “Children of the Grave,” which can …
TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN: I Thought There Was ‘No Coming Back’ For NIGHTWISH After MARKO HIETALA’s Departure
In a new interview with Finland’s Kaaos TV, NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen spoke about Marko Hietala‘s decision to leave the band. “Marko informed us in December last year [that he was leaving the …
MARKO HIETALA Performs Live For First Time Since His Exit From NIGHTWISH (Video)
Marko Hietala made an appearance on Henry’s Pub livestream that was held on April 24th. Marko performed “Isäni Ääni” (“The Voice Of My Father”), taken from his debut solo album, …
Watch MARKO HIETALA Performs With TAROT In 1987
A rare footage of Finnish heavy metal TAROT playing in Kuopio, Finland in 1987 has recently emerged on YouTube. While having enjoyed a broad underground popularity in Finland, the band …
THERION Release Single And Video ‘Tuonela’ Feat. MARKO HIETALA
Today sees the release of THERION‘s 17th studio album Leviathan! The album was met with widespread praise and critical acclaim, and the Swedish Symphonic Metal forerunners are proud to celebrate its release day …