Sami Vänskä is a Finnish musician best known for his work as bassist with symphonic metal pioneers Nightwish. During his tenure with the band, Vänskä contributed to several landmark albums that blended orchestral arrangements with metal instrumentation, helping define the symphonic metal genre throughout the 2000s.
While primarily recognized for his metal background rather than electronic music, Vänskä's bass work demonstrates the kind of precise, rhythmic foundation that influences modern progressive and experimental electronic production. His experience in complex, layered compositions has informed his approach to music across genres.
