Nightwish shorten waiting time for “Yesterwynde” with new single

With “An Ocean Of Strange Islands”, Nightwish deliver a typical mix of heavy guitars and orchestral arrangements that immediately draws fans into their unique world of sound. Floor Jansen's vocals carry the song through dark and soft passages in equal measure, creating the epic feeling typical of the band.

“The song 'An Ocean Of Strange Islands' gives you pure heaviness with massive guitars, epic orchestrations and the phenomenal vocals of Floor Jansen. Classic Nightwish at its best!” is how the band describes the track.

The song takes the listener on a musical island journey, where each passage reveals new moods - from powerful and dramatic to dreamy and calm. This diversity shows once again why nightwish have been considered pioneers of symphonic metal for years. The third single makes you curious about the upcoming album Yesterwynde.