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Kitee, Finland · Formed 2006 · Symphonic Metal · Power Metal · Gothic Metal

Tarja

Symphonic metalFemale vocalist

Tarja Turunen is Finland's iconic classical-crossover and symphonic metal soprano, internationally renowned as the original frontwoman of Nightwish from 1996 to 2005 before launching a celebrated solo career. Her classically trained three-octave lyric soprano voice pioneered the symphonic metal genre, merging grand operatic drama with heavy metal power. Since her debut solo album My Winter Storm (2007), she has released landmark records including What Lies Beneath, Colours in the Dark, and In the Raw, alongside neoclassical projects and worldwide headline tours.

Women in Metal Spotlight: Pioneering Finnish soprano whose three-octave operatic voice defined symphonic metal with Nightwish and across two decades of acclaimed solo records.
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Line-up & Details

Origin
Kitee, Finland
Formed
2006 (active)
Genres
Symphonic Metal, Power Metal, Gothic Metal
Women
  • Tarja Turunen – Lead vocals, piano
Members
  • Tarja Turunen – Lead vocals, piano
Labels
earMUSIC, Universal, NEMS Enterprises

Discography

Albums
  • “Frisson Noir” (2026)
  • “Dark Christmas” (2023)
  • “In the Raw” (2019)
  • “From Spirits and Ghosts” (2017)
  • “The Shadow Self” (2016)
  • “Colours in the Dark” (2013)
  • “What Lies Beneath” (2010)
  • “My Winter Storm” (2007)
  • “Henkäys ikuisuudesta” (2006)

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