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My Take
Marco Hietala is, for me, one of metal's most distinctive voices, literally. As the longtime bassist and male vocalist of Nightwish, this Finn from Tervo brought a gritty, soaring counterpoint to Tuomas Holopainen's grand symphonic arrangements, and watching him belt powerful highs while anchoring the low end is a rare thrill. His own band Tarot shows he's a complete musician, writing both music and lyrics. Born in 1966, he carries a weathered authority in his voice that younger singers simply can't fake. I rate him as a character actor of metal who's secretly a leading man.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marco Hietala
- Name (Japanese)
- マルコ・ヒエタラ
- Reading
- まるこ・ひえたら
- Born
- January 14, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Tervo, North Savo, Finland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bass guitarist / singer / guitarist / songwriter / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Marco Hietala born?
Born January 14, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Marco Hietala from?
Marco Hietala is from Tervo, North Savo, Finland.
What does Marco Hietala do?
Marco Hietala works as bass guitarist, singer, guitarist, songwriter, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.