Nightwish will release their new album, Yesterwynde, on September 20. It marks the band’s tenth studio album, following on from the release of Human. :II: Nature. in 2020.
The band have released the 13th episode in a series focusing on the “making of” of Yesterwynde. In this episode, Tero Kinnunen, the album’s sound engineer, goes over his role with the band.
Yesterwynde will be available in a number of different vinyl variants, as a jewelcase, digipak, earbook and as part of a deluxe vinyl box set. Order the album here.
Yesterwynde tracklisting:
“Yesterwynde”
“An Ocean Of Strange Islands”
“The Antikythera Mechanism”
“The Day Of…”
“Perfume Of The Timeless”
“Sway”
“The Children Of ‘Ata”
“Something Whispered Follow Me”
“Spider Silk”
“Hiraeth”
“The Weave”
“Lanternlight”
“Perfume Of The Timeless” video:
“The Day Of…”
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 #1 albums and thirteen #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 #1 success in Finland and Germany as well as several other impressive chart entries worldwide.
Lineup:
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