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Metal Hammer · Aug 30, 2024

Nightwish Announces Hiatus From Touring To Focus On New Album

Nightwish's upcoming album 'Yesterwynde' explores themes of nature and human resilience, marking a significant milestone for the iconic Finnish symphonic m...

Top News · Aug 23, 2024

"I was just really, really ****ing tired." Nightwish singer Floor Jansen explains why making new album Yesterwynde was a challenging experience

Between her cancer battle and pregnancy, recording Nightwish's latest album offered some different challenges

Metal Hammer · Aug 19, 2024

If Emily Eavis is looking for great young rock artists to play Glastonbury, look no further than the incredible modern metal scene

Metal has never been more exciting, boundary-pushing or diverse, and is packing plenty of great bands that could be appreciated at the world's biggest festival

Metal Hammer · Jul 4, 2024

Nightwish's Tuomas Holopainen says Yesterwynde is "probably the biggest album" they've ever made

Nightwish mastermind Tuomas is setting expectations high for their new record!

Metal Hammer · Jun 24, 2024

“I thought the music industry was a circus but it’s nothing compared to the movie industry”: how Nightwish channelled their inner Tim Burton to make the fantastical Imaginaerum movie

Long before Ghost released Rite Here Rite Now, Nightwish hit the big screen with their Imaginaerum movie

Metal Hammer · Jun 23, 2024

"At a certain point we beat Britney Spears!" How Ice Queen made Within Temptation symphonic metal's first superstars - and changed heavy music forever

With Ice Queen, Within Temptation helped to crystallise the scene we know today as symphonic metal

Metal Hammer · Jun 17, 2024

"The whole thing was such a shock, because it came out of nowhere." A public letter, tears and the Finnish Prime Minister: inside the crazy day Nightwish parted ways with Tarja Turunen

When Nightwish dismissed their lead singer via open letter, the fallout was so public and intense that even the Finnish prime minister got involved

Metal Hammer · Jun 5, 2024

The 9 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Nightwish, Babymetal with Electric Callboy and Zeal and Ardor are among the best new metal songs this week. Vote for your favourite!

Metal Hammer · May 24, 2024

Nightwish unveil epic new eight-and-a-half minute single Perfume Of The Timeless

Finnish symphonic metallers Nightwish will release new album Yesterwynde in September

Metal Hammer · May 21, 2024