Nightwish Announces Wintersun’s Bassist as Marco Hietala’s Replacement World Tour

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Nightwish has announced the replacement for Marco Hietala, who has retired from the band. Jukka Koskinen (Wintersun) will be the bassist for the band as their support their “Human. :II: Nature” album World Tour.

Nightwish said in a statement: “Finally we can share the awaited news with you all! Let’s welcome Jukka Koskinen on board!”

Added Jukka: “I couldn’t be more honored to be part of the vehicle of spirit of NIGHTWISH on its onward journey sharing special live moments to come on the ‘Human. :II: Nature.’ tour with all of you out there!”

Koskinen will make his live debut with Nightwish at the first of the band’s two interactive “An Evening with Nightwish In a Virtual World” concert experiences this weekend.