Marko Hietala

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. He is also the vocalist and bassist as well as composer and lyricist for the heavy metal band Tarot.

Marko Hietala
Hietala in 2019
Background information
Birth nameMarko Tapani Hietala
Born (1966-01-14) 14 January 1966
Kuopio, Finland
GenresHeavy metal, symphonic metal, power metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, bass, guitar
Years active1984–present
Member of
Formerly of

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.

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