Jukka Koskinen is a Finnish musician who is the bassist for the metal bands Wintersun, Nightwish and Crownshift.[2] He was also the bassist for Norther from 2000 until their disbandment in 2012, for Amberian Dawn from 2010 until 2013, for Cain's Offering from 2009 until 2014 and for Dark Sarah in 2014. In May 2021, he was revealed as Nightwish's session bass player for the band's virtual performances and for their Human. :II: Nature. World Tour in 2021 and 2022,[3][4] and later joined the band as their new permanent bass player in August 2022.[5]

Jukka Koskinen
Koskinen with Nightwish at Hellfest in 2022
Koskinen with Nightwish at Hellfest in 2022
Background information
Born (1981-07-16) 16 July 1981 (age 43)
Helsinki, Finland
OriginRiihimäki, Finland
GenresMelodic death metal, power metal, symphonic metal
OccupationBassist
Years active2000–present
Member of
Formerly of

References

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  1. ^ "Nightwish, Children Of Bodom And Wintersun Members Join Forces In Crownshift". Blabbermouth.net. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  2. ^ Samuel Järvinen (2024-04-14). ""Norjalainen äärimetalli on aina ollut lähellä sydäntäni" – Nightwishin / Wintersunin / Crownshiftin Jukka Koskinen esittelee 5 itseensä vaikuttanutta albumia" (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. ^ "Nightwish paljasti uuden basistinsa". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). 28 May 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  4. ^ Anna Ronkainen (2021-05-29). "Nightwishin uusi basisti on Wintersunin Jukka Koskinen" (in Finnish). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  5. ^ "Nightwish announces Jukka Koskinen as band's new permanent bassist". Chaoszine. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
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