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Another detailed review of the album: https://etherealmetalzine.com/2024/09/15/nightwishs-yesterwynde-reignites-a-spark-in-timeless-epic/

I guess I'll leave this here: Yesterwynde Q&A Afterparty live on YouTube on September 20th, with Jukka, Kai and Troy. Not clear to me if it's only available to YouTube Premium members?

Interview with James Shearman on Metal Fusion.

An update from Johanna: https://www.facebook.com/johannakurkelaofficial/posts/pfbid0AeN3Yt4x4C8vJjtiLJbnWJsa35TUfpifTtkxSHknkjbddkWaspK5cbUK4xG78g7Gl

Yet another single, this time in Finnish. I wonder if Marko's second solo album will also have English and Finnish versions?

A video recap from the press pre-listening session at Finnvox Studio on August 9th.

I have been busy this last week... but I have been listening to 'An Ocean' over and over. It has it all, heavy and sweet, fast and furious vocals, soaring vocals, high octane drums, great arrangements, mood changes, a catchy chorus... This will probably be a highlight of Yesterwynde. I may be reaching here, but I think it's better than anything on 'Human Nature'. It has many elements reminding me of Human Nature though, and not only that outro that sounds like 'Moors' from 'All The Works Of Nature Which Adorn The World' ! But I feel it also borrows from previous albums, all the way back to Imaginaerum. And this would be such a great song to hear and feel live... Make it happen, Tuomas. 😠😁 Quoting Tuomas: 'An Ocean Of Strange Islands' takes us on the ultimate musical island-hopping adventure reminding the adventurer that happiness is most joyous when shared.

I don't get the need for an alternate ending to Underland... I know some fans complained that it ended on a fade-out, but at the end of the album it made sense and I didn't mind at all. And for the shows they did rework the end because a live fade-out doesn't work well. But was re-recording the song with a neat ending really necessary? 🤔

Because of silly time zone considerations, the song has already 'leaked' on YouTube... well leaked for the time zones that aren't yet allowed to listen to it without using a VPN. Anyway, if anyone's curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt25mLAkhBo I think I will give in and have a peek, I enjoy listening to new songs without being distracted by the videos. 😁

Now there's another Metal Hammer offer, the same magazine bundled with an exclusive Yesterwynde T-shirt. The keyring doesn't look like it's included this time. https://store.loudersound.com/products/metal-hammer-issue-391-nightwish-magazine-exclusive-t-shirt-bundle And another Metal Hammer bundle, this time from Germany: https://www.musik-magazine.de/metal-hammer-02-24-10/

I don't remember if this was posted here before, but Spotify (and presumably other players) have the tracks lenghts of the new songs. There are plenty of longer longs, and the champion is the upcoming single 'An Ocean Of Strange Islands' at 9:26. 'Yesterwynde' definitely doesn't look like a full song. 1. Yesterwynde (2:43) 2. An Ocean Of Strange Islands (9:26) 3. The Antikythera Mechanism (5:55) 4. The Day Of... (4:33) 5. Perfume Of The Timeless (8:12) 6. Sway (4:23) 7. The Children Of 'Ata (5:37) 8. Something Whispered Follow Me (6:39) 9. Spider Silk (6:26) 10. Hiraeth (6:14) 11. The Weave (4:53) 12. Lanternlight (6:06) Also, pre-saving the album through the link below will allow you to sign up for a chance to win Tuomas’ original double platinum record of 'Endless Forms Most Beautiful', or one of the two white 'Yesterwynde' vinyls. https://nightwish.bfan.link/yesterwynde.fpo

Interview with Nightwish mastermind Tuomas Holopainen (10.08.2024) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4IvKyxL1X8 Nothing really new, content similar to previous interviews. Auri album in 2025, Auri tour end 2025. Possible Darkwoods album in the future, if stars align.

New Marko single, Frankenstein's Wife. Sounds more like 80s rock to me than the edgy stuff on his previous album. Perhaps Marko was inspired by his reunion with Northern Kings?

Tarja and Marko answering fan questions before starting on their next tour together. Interesting comments about whether they would participate in a Nightwish anniversary reunion show, were they asked. Towards the end of the Q&A.

Cool, new stuff to bring for signatures at the next meet and greet! 😁 Only two new songs, but I'm happy for live recordings with Diana. I wish they would plan for a live DVD soon, the Paradiso recordings were fire. Also I'm curious about the alternate ending to Underland. Dance with the Devil CD Tracklist: 1. Dance with the Devil 2. The Reaping 3. Sleepwalkers Dream (2024 Version with vocals by Diana Leah) 4. The Cold (Live) 5. Burning Bridges (Live) 6. The Quest and the Curse (Live) 7. April Rain (Live) 8. Invidia (Live) 9. Queen of Shadow (Live featuring Paolo Ribaldini) 10. Your Body is a Battleground (Live featuring Paolo Ribaldini) 11. Moth to a Flame (Live) 12. Control the Storm (Live featuring Paolo Ribaldini) 13. Dance with the Devil (Instrumental) 14. The Reaping (Instrumental) 15. Underland (Alternate ending version)