Emppu Vuorinen

About

Guitarist and songwriter who was a founding member of the Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish.

Before Fame

He started playing guitar when he turned twelve and went on to play with a variety of bands, including Brother Firetribe.

Trivia

He shreds guitar on Nightwish tracks like "The Pharaoh Sails to Orion" and "Romanticide."

Family Life

He has a twin brother and three sisters.

Associated With

Nightwish songs often reference themes from the written works of J.R.R. Tolkien.