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Genre power, symphonic
Theme astrology, beauty, fantasy, love, nature, religion
Country Of Origin Finland
Location Kitee, Pohjois-Karjala
Status Active
Formed In 1996
Genre Symphonic Power Metal (early); Symphonic Metal (later)
Themes Love, Nature, Astrology, Religion, Fantasy, Beauty
Years Active 1996-present
Current Label Nuclear Blast

Line-up

current
Emppu Vuorinen Bass (1996-1997), Guitars (1996-present)
Tuomas Holopainen Keyboards, Piano (1996-present), Vocals (1996-1998)
Troy Donockley Uilleann pipes, Tin whistle, Low whistle, Guitars, Bouzouki, Bodhrán, Vocals (2013-present)
Floor Jansen Vocals (2013-present)
Kai Hahto Drums (2019-present)
Jukka Koskinen Bass (2022-present)
past
Tarja Turunen Vocals (1996-2005)
Jukka Nevalainen Drums, Percussion (1997-2019)
Sami Vänskä Bass (1998-2001)
Marko Hietala Bass, Vocals, Guitars (acoustic) (2001-2021)
Anette Olzon Vocals (2007-2012)
past (live)
Samppa Hirvonen Bass (1997-1998)
Marianna Pellinen Keyboards (additional), Vocals (backing) (1997-1998)
Troy Donockley Uillean pipes, Tin whistle, Vocals (2012-2013)
Floor Jansen Vocals (2012-2013)
Kai Hahto Drums (2014-2019)
Jukka Koskinen Bass (2021-2022)