Finnish Symphonic metal veterans NIGHTWISH have shared a new song today, “An Ocean of Strange Islands”, available for streaming now. The track is the third to be taken from their upcoming studio album Yesterwynde, due 20th September via Nuclear Blast.
Tuomas Holopainen states about “An Ocean of Strange Islands”:
“The song ‘An Ocean Of Strange Islands’ gives you sheer heaviness with its massive guitars, epic orchestrations and phenomenal vocals by Floor Jansen. Classic NIGHTWISH at its best! ‘An Ocean Of Strange Islands’ takes us on the ultimate musical island-hopping adventure, reminding the adventurer that happiness is most joyous when shared.”
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.
NIGHTWISH – “Yesterwynde”
Album Artwork – Download hi-res version here
Track Listing:
- 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
Band Members:
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
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