Marko Hietala (born 1966 in Tervo, Finland) is a Finnish heavy metal vocalist, bassist and songwriter, best known internationally as the former male singer and bassist of Nightwish, the world's leading symphonic metal band, which he was part of from 2001 to 2021. Before Nightwish, he co-founded the heavy metal band Tarot with his brother Zachary in 1984, a group he continues to front. His second solo album, Roses from the Deep, came out in February 2025 via Nuclear Blast and was produced by guitarist Tuomas Wäinölä.
Floor Jansen joined Hietala on stage at Kuopiorock on July 26, 2026, performing songs from his album Roses from the Deep together.
Hietala announced a European headline tour for October 2026, his first full continental run, with dates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and beyond.
Hietala and former Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen performed together on the 'Living The Dream Together Tour 2026', playing four dates in Spain in late January and early February.
Hietala released his second solo album, Roses from the Deep, on February 7, 2025 via Nuclear Blast; Kerrang! rated it 4/5.
The album was recorded live in the studio with real piano, analog synths, a Hammond organ and a full string orchestra, avoiding digital drum samples.
Marko Hietala, Finnish vocalist and bassist best known from Nightwish, brings his European Tour 2026 to Berlin's Lido.
Finnish vocalist and musician Marko Hietala brings his European tour to Munich in 2026, performing at Backstage Halle.
Finnish vocalist Marko Hietala performs in Vienna as part of his European concert tour.
Finnish vocalist Marko Hietala brings his European tour to Leipzig for a concert at Hellraiser.
Finnish vocalist Marko Hietala brings his European tour to Bochum for a concert performance.
Finnish vocalist and guitarist Marko Hietala brings his European tour to Hyde Park Club in Osnabrück on 31 October.
