Name: Marco Hietala Date of birth: 14th of January 1966 Place of residence: Helsinki, Finland E-mail: No e-mail Hobbies: Scifi, fantasy & horrorbooks, computergames & movies Musical background: Bass & guitar about 20 years. I've been a songwriter for all that time also (music & lyrics). I've studied musical theory, singing & classical guitar for about 4 years. Bands: Tarot, Sinergy, Metal Gods (covergroup), Conquest. I also have 5 years of experience in studio engineering. Favorite... Food: Finnish sausage called "lenkki" Drink: Finnish beer called "karhu" Movie: The whole Star Wars series. I hope that the lord of the rings will take the first place soon. Director: Too many for me to decide TV-program: Babylon 5 Actor/Actress: Don't have one Book: I have thousands of books, so this is a hard desicion. The lord of the rings again. Author: Obviously Tolkien. I'm actually more of a scifi guy and at that side I'm really into works of David Brin, Larry Niven, Vernor Vinge and Greg Bear just to name a few. Band: Way, way too many good ones. From early Sabbath, Purple, Rainbow stuff to Pantera, Soundgarden and an occasional soft spot for Kate Bush and Tori Amos. Album: It changes from time to time. I've been listening Thin Lizzy's Live'n'dangerous a lot lately. Song: Maybe... Gates of Babylon from Rainbow Season: Summer! There's nothing romantic being a frost covered viking in scandinavia. IT'S COLD! Our best gig: Playing with Tarot after Twisted sister at the Rantarock-festival 1986 Best gig you have seen: Judas Priest in Helsinki icehall. Think it was 1986 also. Worst nightmare: Losing my creativity. Place you'd like to go: To another star, Moon, Mars, anything goes. Hey, you green guys! Abduct me! Life philosophy: Perrrkkkele Instruments: Warwick Infinity bass, Kramer Forum 1 bass, Warwick Pro-tube IX amp.