Marko Hietala , former bassist and vocalist of Nightwish, has released the new single "Rebel Of The North," showcasing his talent as both bassist and vocalist. The track will be part of the new album Roses From The Deep , scheduled for release on February 7th.
The album will be available in CD Jewelcase and 2 LP gatefold formats, oxblood red. Pre-order it here.
According to Hietala (via Bravewords ), the song is "about reimagining yourself, reinventing yourself and becoming a new, better self." The message is about not stagnating, "that leads to becoming boring."
Watch the video below:
Marko will be coming to Brazil along with Tarja Turunen on the following dates:
Curitiba (May 18, 2025) – Ópera de Arame – Tickets available
Belo Horizonte (May 20, 2025) – Mister Rock – Fansociety tickets available
Porto Alegre (May 22, 2025) – Auditório Araújo Vianna – Sympla tickets
São Paulo (May 24, 2025) – Tokio Marine Hall – Eventim
Check out the concert calendar for Brazil in 2025 here

Marko Hietala – Roses From The Deep
- Frankenstein's Wife
- Left On Mars
- Proud Whore
- Two Soldiers
- Dragon Must Die
- The Devil You Know
- Rebel of the North
- Impatient Zero
- Tammikuu
- Roses From The Deep
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