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Nightwish Marks 30 Years With Rare Collection

Nightwish will celebrate its 30th anniversary with “The Greatest 30 Years On Earth,” while Tuomas Holopainen has prepared six songs for the band’s upcoming 11th studio album.

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Tuomas Holopainen is 49 years old and originally founded the six-person band Nightwish in 1996. Throughout the entire history of Nightwish since 1996, Tuomas Holopainen and guitarist Emppu Vuorinen have served as the only constant members of the group. Nightwish experienced a lineup change in 2021, when bassist Jukka Koskinen joined the band to replace Marko Hietala.

Nightwish will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the release of a rarities compilation titled The Greatest 30 Years On Earth. This rarities compilation is scheduled to be released on December 11 in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Nightwish. Nightwish's latest album, Yesterwynde, was released in 2024.

Holopainen has prepared six songs for the upcoming 11th studio album from Nightwish. Floor Jansen's solo album, titled Hytress, will be released on January 15.

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