Emppu Vuorinen

Emppu Vuorinen
Vuorinen performing in 2015
Background information
Birth nameErno Matti Juhani Vuorinen
Born (1978-06-24) 24 June 1978
OriginKitee, Finland
GenresSymphonic metal, power metal, black metal, AOR
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1996–present
Member of
Formerly of

Erno Matti Juhani "Emppu" Vuorinen (born 24 June 1978) is a Finnish guitarist, most famous for being a founding member and occasional songwriter of the symphonic metal band Nightwish. He is the oldest of five children, having a twin brother and three younger sisters. He started to play guitar as a private study at the age of 12 and since then has played in various bands including Nightwish, Brother Firetribe, Barilari, Almah, and Altaria.