The Press Release:
A magic dwells in every beginning, full of anticipation for what lies ahead, making time briefly stand still. This moment seems almost infinite, filled with limitless possibilities for the future and the start of a new era. And now, this moment has dawned for NIGHTWISH…

Today, NIGHTWISH finally breaks the quietude to announce Yesterwynde. The Symphonic metal legend’s new album will see the light of the day on September 20th, 2024. It marks the band’s tenth studio album, following on from the release of Human. :II: Nature. in 2020.

Tuomas Holopainen stated about the new album:

“Yesterwynde is a fantastical voyage through time, memory, and the better angels of human nature.
Three years in the making, we`re thrilled beyond words to soon share our tenth album with the world!”

Furthermore, NIGHTWISH announce the release of the album’s first single today. ‘Perfume Of The Timeless’ will mark the beginning of the band’s new era and will be released on May 21st. Presave the single NOW

1. Yesterwynde
2. An Ocean Of Strange Islands
3. The Antikythera Mechanism
4. The Day Of…
5. Perfume Of The Timeless
6. Sway
7. The Children Of ‘Ata
8. Something Whispered Follow Me
9. Spider Silk
10. Hiraeth
11. The Weave
12. Lanternlight

About NIGHTWISH: Working with NUCLEAR BLAST since the release of their highly lauded 2004 album Once, NIGHTWISH have gained international fame and success selling more than ten million records and receiving more than 60 gold and platinum awards, having released six No #1 albums and thirteen No #1 singles. In October 2018, NIGHTWISH was inducted into the Tähtikatu – Walk of Fame Finland, becoming the honorary gallery’s eleventh member. 2020 saw the release of the band’s last studio record, Human. :II: Nature. that crowned the band’s discography with another No. #1 success in Finland and Germany as well as several other impressive chart entries worldwide.

Line-Up:
Floor Jansen | Vocals
Tuomas Holopainen | Keys
Emppu Vuorinen | Guitars
Jukka Koskinen | Basses
Troy Donockley | Uilleann Pipes, Low Whistles, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Bouzouki, Bodhrán, Aerophone, Vocals
Kai Hahto | Drums & Percussion

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PiercingMetal Thoughts: This is awesome news. I think that I first heard the band Nightwish when the song “Stargazers” was still rather new as their “Oceanborn” album had just been released. Back then, it wasn’t all that easy to get music like this here in the states but when we did get it, boy did that Symphonic Metal sound explode. I didn’t even have a website way back then and actually began my little writing journey after catching Nightwish at L’Amour’s but I digress this isn’t a KP history lesson. I am so looking forward to their new material and being able to speak to you all about it. It will also be great to have the band back on tour and I hope that more of you have gotten to see them in concert than not. That’s all I have to say on this one but before I wrap it up let me ask you all what your own thoughts on the mighty Nightwish might be. Have you seen them before? Have you been following along with their album releases and which one was your first? Chime in down below and I will see you next time. Keep safe out there.

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https://www.twitter.com/NightwishBand