Nightwish

Nightwish, the symphonic metal architects hailing from Finland, are the sonic equivalent of a fantasy novel with headbanging chapters. Formed in the late '90s, this powerhouse ensemble, led by the operatic vocals of Tarja Turunen, transformed metal into a mystical journey, where guitars battled orchestras for supremacy. With anthems like "Nemo" and "Wish I Had an Angel," Nightwish proved that metal could have the elegance of a ballroom dance and the intensity of a Viking raid.