Interview | Bassist, Singer, Songwriter Marko Hietala – The Return of the Finnish Viking

After 20 years of being the bass player and singer with Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, Marko Hietala decided to leave in 2021. In interviews he mentioned that leaving had nothing to do with the other members, but with certain decisions being made. He also had to deal with some mental problems. Now everything is under control again, Hietala is ready to go out on his own with a new band. His debut solo album made quite an impression and it shows the man’s songwriting skills as well as his versatile vocals that we know from his Nightwish days and his other band Tarot. HeadBangers LifeStyle’s Ron Willemsen contacted Hietala and spoke with him mainly about the new album ‘Roses From The Deep’, his problems, and his many plans. It was a lively conversation.

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