Nightwish has released the official music video for “An Ocean Of Strange Islands,” the third single from their new album, Yesterwynde . The album is scheduled for release on September 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. This new release marks the band's tenth studio album, following Human. :II: Nature , from 2020.
After the pandemic, Nightwish returned to the stage in full force, but shortly after the post-pandemic tour, which included Brazil, vocalist Floor Jansen took a short break to treat cancer, surprising everyone. After treatment, she launched a solo project and announced a pregnancy. But nothing prevented her return to the stage with Nightwish, only having to take a break at the end of her pregnancy.
Tuomas Holopainen , keyboardist and principal composer of the band, describes the single as a track of "pure heaviness," with powerful guitars, epic orchestrations, and Floor Jansen's striking vocals.
The musician stated: “'An Ocean Of Strange Islands' is classic Nightwish at its best, taking the listener on a musical adventure through islands, and reminding us that happiness is most rewarding when shared.”
Nightwish's next steps
But despite the album's release, a promotional tour is not currently in the band's plans, according to Tuomas (via Blabbermouth) :
“Nightwish will not be doing a world tour this time,” he said. “This was a decision made for personal reasons. But don’t worry… Our contract with Nuclear Blast Records includes several albums, and there’s plenty of motivation to create new music!”
Check out the lyric video for the song “An Ocean Of Strange Islands” on the band's official YouTube channel;
Nightwish – Yesterwynd
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
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