There is magic in every beginning, filled with anticipation of what lies ahead and bringing time to a brief standstill. This moment seems almost infinite, filled with limitless possibilities for the future and the beginning of a new era. And now this moment has arrived for NIGHTWISH…
Today NIGHTWISH finally breaks the silence to announce Yesterwynde. The symphonic metal legend’s new album will be released on September 20, 2024. It marks the band’s tenth studio album, following the release of Human. :II:Nature. from 2020.
Tuomas Holopainen commented on the new album: “Yesterwynde is a fantastic journey through time, memory and the better angels of human nature. Three years in the making, we are beyond thrilled to soon be sharing our tenth album with the world!”
NIGHTWISH also announces 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.
Yesterwynde track listing:
1. Yesterwynde
2. An Ocean of Strange Islands
3. The Antikythera Mechanism
4. The Day of…
5. Perfume Of The Timeless
6. Wings
7. The Children of ‘Ata
8. Something Whispered, Follow Me
9 . Spider silk
10. Hiraeth
11. The web
12. Lantern light
Working with NUCLEAR BLAST since the release of their highly acclaimed 2004 album Once , NIGHTWISH has achieved international fame and success, selling more than ten million records and receiving more than 60 gold and platinum awards, as well as six No. 1s albums and thirteen No. 1 singles released. In October 2018, NIGHTWISH was inducted into the Tähtikatu – Walk of Fame Finland, becoming the gallery’s eleventh honorary member. The band’s last studio album, Human. :II:Nature., was released in 2020, which capped the band’s discography with another No. 1 success in Finland and Germany, as well as several other impressive chart placements worldwide.
