Breaking News: Nightwish Announces New Album “Ethereal Odyssey” with a Bold New Direction
Symphonic metal giants Nightwish have officially announced the release of their highly anticipated 10th studio album, Ethereal Odyssey, set to drop in March 2025. This marks the band’s first major project since 2020’s Human. :||: Nature., and fans are already buzzing about the bold new direction teased by the group.
In a statement released on their social media, keyboardist and main composer Tuomas Holopainen described the album as “a celestial journey through soundscapes we’ve never explored before, blending symphonic elements with cinematic and progressive twists.” Holopainen hinted that the album would feature a 20-minute epic centerpiece, a signature move for the band.
Lead vocalist Floor Jansen also expressed her excitement:
“This album has pushed all of us to new heights creatively. It’s heavier, more emotional, and more experimental than anything we’ve done. Fans are going to experience Nightwish in a way they’ve never heard before.”
The first single, “Starlight Cathedral,” is set to release in late December 2024 and is rumored to include orchestral arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. Fans speculate this will be another grand anthem reminiscent of their classics like “Ghost Love Score” and “The Greatest Show on Earth.”
Nightwish will embark on a world tour following the album’s release, starting with a series of shows across Europe before heading to North America and Asia. Tickets for the Ethereal Odyssey World Tour will go on sale early next year.
With this announcement, Nightwish continues to solidify their place as one of the most innovative forces in modern metal. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the dawn of this new chapter in the band’s legacy.
