NIGHTWISH - Release 'Making of Yesterwynde' Documentary

During the past months building up to the worldwide release of NIGHTWISH’s newest opus Yesterwynde on September 20th, the group shared various episodes revealing further insights into the creation of this magnificent album, which closes off the trilogy started with Endless Forms Most Beautiful in 2015.
From early demo playback sessions in hotel rooms all across the world during the Human. :||: Nature. world tour to the remote rehearsal sessions in a cabin in Röskö, from Floor Jansen delivering stunning vocal performances at her home studio to the orchestral recordings at Abbey Road Studios, London - this 45-minutes documentary directed by Ville Lipiäinen details the long way of transforming the ideas, stories and songs of Tuomas Holopainen into the opulent masterpiece that is Yesterwynde.

Watch 'Making of Yesterwynde' below:

Multi instrumentalist Troy Donockley comments:

"Yesterwynde is full of secrets, but, if the stars are aligned, you may find some answers within..."

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


More info:

www.nightwish.com  
www.facebook.com/nightwish
www.nuclearblast.de/nightwish  
www.instagram.com/nightwish/ 
www.twitter.com/NightwishBand

NIGHTWISH - Release New Album "Yesterwynde" + Drop Music Video for "Lanternlight"

The time has come, the clock strikes twelve and another era in the wonderful and literally fantastic history of NIGHTWISH has begun: Today, the Finnish Symphonic metal veterans release their new album Yesterwynde, a stunning journey through memory and monumental music. Known for heavy, orchestral, melodic, and folk trademarks, the band’s tenth studio album is a dark chest of wonders that, once opened, pulls the listener into a magical world beyond time.
Tuomas Holopainen about the new album:
"Yesterwynde is finally here and ready to open its cabinet of stories, timelessness & hope for you dear listener. We are infinitely grateful that we get to share this ocean and all of its islands with you all."

Stream the album here or get your physical copy:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/yesterwynde.a01

For this release, NIGHTWISH also offers fans the chance to listen to Yesterwynde on Roblox! Roblox is an online immersive platform boasting close to 80M daily active users globally. Nuclear Blast has partnered with four experiences RoBeats (music & rhythm), and RPGs Deepwoken, Dungeon Quest & World Zero, where users will be able to play the game while listening to the album from September 20th to September 22nd. Find out more here: https://nblast.de/nightwish-roblox

Together with the release, NIGHTWISH have dropped a music video for their song 'Lanternlight', an intense, quiet, reflective ballad touching themes of loss and mortality.

Tuomas on the video:
“Lanternlight” was the first song written for the album and the natural finale of the Yesterwynde journey. A love song, reaching for the timeless; a music to immortalize the memories of those dearest to us."

Watch the video below.

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 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


More info:

www.nightwish.com  
www.facebook.com/nightwish
www.nuclearblast.de/nightwish  
www.instagram.com/nightwish/ 
www.twitter.com/NightwishBand

NIGHTWISH - Release New Song + Music Video 'The Day Of...'

Following the album announcement of NIGHTWISH's tenth studio album Yesterwynde, the Finnish symphonic metal legends share another teaser with their fans:
'The Day Of...' is another breathtaking output from the band, showcasing a wide range of the band's vast skillset.

Tuomas Holopainen states about 'The Day Of...':
"'The Day Of...' delivers a message of hope and deliverance from the deluge of fear and misery we are subjected to on a daily basis.
And even though it`s a long road to a dreamworld, there are no monsters under the bed; as the children in the song joyously remind us."

Stream the single here:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/thedayof

'The Day Of...' comes with a beautiful music video that can be watched below.

'The Day Of...' is the second single of NIGHTWISH's upcoming new studio album Yesterwynde which will see the light of the day on September 20th.
Order the album here:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/yesterwynde.a01

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

NIGHTWISH - Start The Pre-Order For Yesterwynde + Announce First Single 'Perfume Of The Timeless'

Still, Finnish Symphonic metal legends NIGHTWISH filled this word with life when they announced their tenth studio album at the end of last month. Today, NIGHTWISH have officially launched the pre-order for Yesterwynde.

Order the album here:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/yesterwynde.a01

Yesterwynde will be available in a number of different vinyl variants, as a jewelcase, digipak, earbook, and as part of a deluxe vinyl boxset.

To celebrate the news, NIGHTWISH have opened the door to their newly-built universe a tiny bit and allowed their fans a first glimpse of Yesterwynde. The band shares their first single 'Perfume Of The Timeless' today, a beautiful song that provides a taste of the grandeur, drama, and heaviness the new album has to offer.
 

Tuomas Holopainen shares his thoughts about 'Perfume Of The Timeless':
”You are the result of an unbroken chain of millions of ancestors and their loves. ’Perfume Of The Timeless’ reminds us all of this amazing fact.  And if you’re not amazed, listen to it again, because it’s important.”

Stream the single here:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/perfumeofthetimeless.a01

'Perfume Of The Timeless' comes with an outstanding music video that can be watched Below.

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 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


More info:

www.nightwish.com  
www.facebook.com/nightwish
www.nuclearblast.de/nightwish  
www.instagram.com/nightwish/ 
www.twitter.com/NightwishBand

NIGHTWISH - Announce New Album Yesterwynde

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:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/perfumeofthetimeless.a01

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


More info:

www.nightwish.com  
www.facebook.com/nightwish
www.nuclearblast.de/nightwish  
www.instagram.com/nightwish/ 
www.twitter.com/NightwishBand

NIGHTWISH - Re-Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST

Once, I Had A Dream - And This Is It...

It's safe to say that this collaboration is one of the most magical and enchanting in modern metal history: 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Finland's symphonic metal legends and NUCLEAR BLAST. Today, the international metal label is proud to announce that NIGHTWISH said "I Do" again and renewed their contract with a worldwide multi-album deal.

Tuomas Holopainen states:
“20 years ago our journey together with Nuclear Blast started, and the time has now come to renew our vows. Superbly excited to see what kind of magic we can cook up together this time!”

Marcus Hammer states:
“It’s an honor to renew this partnership to continue writing music history. We´re more than proud to carry on the collaboration with this exceptionally gifted group of musicians and their management team. Thanks for your friendship and trust, Floor, Tuomas, Emppu, Troy, Kai, and Jukkis. Looking forward to celebrate your upcoming album and everything beyond! Kiitos!”

Picture By Tim Tronckoe

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 several other impressive chart entries worldwide. 
The band recently announced the completion of recordings for their new studio album planned for autumn 2024.

About NUCLEAR BLAST
For 35 years and counting, Nuclear Blast Records has been synonymous with the worldwide advancement of heavy music. Founded in Donzdorf, Germany in 1987, Nuclear Blast is part of Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies. Nuclear Blast boasts a roster of over 150 bands. Their offices in Los Angeles, London, Hamburg, and Paris have helped build the label’s trusted global reputation with numerous album chart entries, high-profile tours, and continual signings of new and heritage acts. The label has additional representatives in Australia, Brazil, and Sweden, amongst others.
 


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


More info:

www.nightwish.com  
www.facebook.com/nightwish
www.nuclearblast.de/nightwish  
www.instagram.com/nightwish/ 
www.twitter.com/NightwishBand

NIGHTWISH - Release Video For 'Last Ride Of The Day' + Human. :II: Nature Tour Edition Out Now

Ahead of NIGHTWISH's glorious return to our European stages, kicking off this Sunday in Antwerpen, Belgium, the Finnish Symphonic metal superstars are proud to release the Human. :II: Nature. (Tour Edition) today!
Including a Blu-ray Digipack of the band's live stream event, An Evening With Nightwish In A Virtual World, the release is a testimonial to a formative time in our history, which pushed artists to their limits and demanded creative solutions for the live business.
An Evening With Nightwish In A Virtual World was such a creative solution - a one-of-a-kind event unique in the band’s history. It was an exceptionally ambitious production, allowing fans to follow the band playing live in an astonishing 3D world, designed according to the band’s vision.
“This is definitely one of the coolest things NIGHTWISH has ever done”, the band commented. “Entwining visual elements, technology, and music in such an extraordinary way offers a unique experience to us all.”

Order HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour edition) here: https://nightwish.bfan.link/human-nature-tour-edition

Besides today's release of the HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour edition), NIGHTWISH have also released a stunning video for 'Last Ride Of The Day' taken from the An Evening with Nightwish in a Virtual World show.

Human. :II: Nature. (Tour Edition) comes as a luxurious 2CD plus Blu-ray Digipak including the recent album alongside the Virtual Live Show From The Islanders Arms 2021 on Blu-ray - region code free for the first time - to cater to their gigantic global audience! Originally available just as DVD release, and on Blu-ray in Japan, this new edition is the ultimate version to re-experience this unique and magical show NIGHTWISH created after their world tour had to be canceled.

About:HUMAN. :II: NATURE. was recorded from August to October 2019 at Röskö campsite, Petrax Studios and Troykington castle, as well as Finnvox Studios, by Tero Kinnunen, Mikko Karmila and Troy Donockley. The mixing was done by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox, with Tuomas Holopainen and Tero Kinnunen. Mastering was done by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.

Line-Up:
Tuomas Holopainen | Keyboards, Piano
Floor Jansen | Vocals
Emppu Vuorinen | Guitars
Jukka Koskinen | Bass
Troy Donockley | Uilleann pipes, Tin whistle, Low whistle, Guitars, Bouzouki, Bodhrán, Vocals
Kai Hahto | Drums

Order HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour edition) here:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/human-nature-tour-edition

NIGHTWISH - Announce HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour Edition) + Release Stunning Video For 'Noise'

In the past two years, Symphonic metal super stars NIGHTWISH have been affected by the cancellations and restrictions just like many other artists out there, and could not present their highly successful Human. :II: Nature. album (No. 1 in Finland and Germany) with live shows all across the globe yet. Now, this is about to change with a full European tour taking place in November and December 2022.

As a special, limited release right on time with tour start, on November 18th, NIGHTWISH present the Human. :II: Nature. (Tour Edition) as luxurious 2CD plus Blu-ray Digipak including the recent album alongside the Virtual Live Show From The Islanders Arms 2021 on Blu-ray - region code free for the first time - to cater their gigantic global audience! Originally available just as DVD release, and on Blu-ray in Japan, this new edition is the ultimate version to re-experience this unique and magical show NIGHTWISH created after their world tour had to be cancelled.
Half a year in preparation and premiered on May 28 and May 29, 2021 , An Evening with Nighwish in a Virtual World was not just a regular streaming show. It was an exceptionally ambitious production, allowing fans to follow the band playing live in an astonishing 3D world, designed according to the band’s vision, while interacting with each other. Also, songs from NIGHTWISH’s latest album Human. :II: Nature. were debuted live to a massive audience consisting of more than 150.000 fans from 108 countries!

“This is definitely one of the coolest things NIGHTWISH has ever done”, the band comments. “Entwining visual elements, technology, and music in such an extraordinary way offers a unique experience to us all.”

About 30 people from seven different countries, many of them long-time fans, put everything they had into the game to craft a high-quality virtual concert featuring a NIGHTWISH-themed tavern, elaborate animations, and 3D models that provided an atmospheric and inimitable stage for the group’s 100 minutes long, stellar career-spanning set brilliantly mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.
So, while you, dear NIGHTWISH fans, can look forward to seeing Floor, Tuomas, Emppu, Troy, Jukka, and Kai for real again at many sold-out shows in the upcoming months, the Human. :II: Nature. (Tour Edition) invites you to revisit a one-of-a-kind event unique in the band’s history.

Pre-order HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour edition) here:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/human-nature-tour-edition

Celebrating the announcement, NIGHTWISH releases a stunning video for "Noise" taken from the An Evening with Nightwish in a Virtual World .

About:

HUMAN. :II: NATURE. was recorded from August to October 2019 at Röskö campsite, Petrax Studios and Troykington castle, as well as Finnvox Studios, by Tero Kinnunen, Mikko Karmila and Troy Donockley. The mixing was done by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox, with Tuomas Holopainen and Tero Kinnunen. Mastering was done by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.

Line-Up:
Tuomas Holopainen | Keyboards, Piano
Floor Jansen | Vocals
Emppu Vuorinen | Guitars
Jukka Koskinen | Bass
Troy Donockley | Uilleann pipes, Tin whistle, Low whistle, Guitars, Bouzouki, Bodhrán, Vocals
Kai Hahto | Drums

Pre-order HUMAN. :II: NATURE. (Tour edition) here:
https://nightwish.bfan.link/human-nature-tour-edition

Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH are proud to announce their North American leg of their "HVMAN. :||: NATURE." world tour 2022

The 10-date trek will kick off on May 6th in Montreal with stops in New York, Chicago, and Denver before concluding in Los Angeles for two back-to-back shows at The Wiltem on May 20th and 21st. Joining the band as the special guest are labelmates BEAST IN BLACK.


NIGHTWISHwill be touring in support of their highly acclaimed ninth album, HUMAN. :II: NATURE., which was released on April 10, 2020. The album was recorded from August to October 2019 at Röskö campsite, Petrax Studios, and Troykington castle, as well as Finnvox Studios, by Tero Kinnunen, Mikko Karmila, and Troy Donockley. The mixing was done by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox, with Tuomas Holopainen and Tero Kinnunen. Mastering was done by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.

Watch the "HVMAN. :||: NATURE."world tour trailer below.

Confirmed dates for NIGHTWISH's North American Leg of "HVMAN. :||: NATURE." world tour with special guests BEAST IN BLACK are:
5/04/2022 History, Toronto, ON CANADA
5/06/2022 Mtelus - Montreal, QC CANADA
5/07/2022 Tsongas Arena - Lowell, MA
5/08/2022 Terminal 5 - New York, NY
5/10/2022 The Fillmore - Silver Spring, MD
5/12/2022 Radius - Chicago, IL
5/13/2022 The Fillmore - St. Paul, MN
5/15/2022 Mission Ballroom - Denver, CO
5/18/2022 The Warfield - San Francisco, CA
5/20/2022 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA
5/21/2022 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA

Order your copy of HUMAN. :II: NATURE. here: nblast.de/NW-HumanNature

NIGHTWISH - Announce North American Leg Of HVMAN. :||: NATURE. World Tour

Finnish sextet NIGHTWISH are proud to announce their North American leg of their "HVMAN. :||: NATURE." world tour 2022. The 10-date trek will kick off on May 6th in Montreal with stops in New York, Chicago, and Denver before concluding in Los Angeles for two back-to-back shows at The Wiltem on May 20th and 21st. Joining the band as the special guest are labelmates BATTLE BEAST.


NIGHTWISHwill be touring in support of their highly acclaimed ninth album, HUMAN. :II: NATURE., which was released on April 10, 2020. The album was recorded from August to October 2019 at Röskö campsite, Petrax Studios, and Troykington castle, as well as Finnvox Studios, by Tero Kinnunen, Mikko Karmila, and Troy Donockley. The mixing was done by Mikko Karmila at Finnvox, with Tuomas Holopainen and Tero Kinnunen. Mastering was done by Mika Jussila at Finnvox.

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Order your copy of HUMAN. :II: NATURE. here: nblast.de/NW-HumanNature