05/01/2024 11:03

Nightwish

Nightwish announce 'Yesterwynde' album for September release

Nightwish finally break the quietude to announce 'Yesterwynde'. The Symphonic metal legends' new album will see the light of the day on September 20th, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records. It marks the band's tenth studio album, following on from the release of 'Human. :II: Nature.' in 2020.

Track listing:
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

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 the limitless possibilities for the future and the start of a new era. And now, this moment has dawned for Nightwish...

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. 'Perfume of the Timeless' will mark the beginning of the band's new era and will be released on May 21st.

Working with Nuclear Blast Records 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 several other impressive chart entries worldwide.

(source: Nuclear Blast Records)