Nightwish has announced the release of their tenth studio album, "Yesterwynde," on September 20, 2024. Simultaneously, the band will take a surprising break from touring. Tuomas Holopainen provides insights into the reasons and the creative inspiration behind the album, which promises an epic musical journey through time.
Release of "Yesterwynde" and Surprising Tour Break
On September 20, 2024, the release of Nightwish's tenth studio album, "Yesterwynde," is scheduled, but surprisingly, no tour dates are planned this time. In an interview with Metal Injection, Tuomas Holopainen addresses why Nightwish is taking a break from live performances:
"The reasons are personal, we're not going to go into it, but it was something that had to be done for this band to continue. There's no bad blood between the members, nothing like that. We just have to take a long breather."
When asked about the band's future and their presence on stage, Holopainen responded:
"Personally, I haven't really given it much thought. I don't know how long the break is going to be. We just signed a multi-album deal with Nuclear Blast, so that is evidence there are going to be more albums in future. Nightwish are definitely not going to stop, so everybody stop worrying. We just need a breather from touring."
The Concept of "Yesterwynde"
The upcoming album "Yesterwynde" is deeply rooted in time and reflects Holopainen's fascination with history and its narrative power. This album is not just a collection of songs but an homage to time itself, as the Mastermind reveals:
“In late 2020, I discovered the world of black and white photos that had been coloured [...]. When I see them, it gives me a sensation I cannot describe – a connection to the past. I couldn’t find a word in any language to describe it, so I said to Troy [Donockley], ‘Can we make up a word to describe this?’ I came up with ‘yester’ and he immediately said ‘wynde’. ‘Yesterwynde’ - it was perfect. I don’t know what the meaning is. It just feels right.”
The already released single "Perfume Of The Timeless" and other tracks on the album promise an epic journey through the ages and invite listeners to be enchanted by the music and its stories. A must for all who appreciate profound music and impressive compositions.
