Nightwish Unveils Ambitious New Album “Human. :II: Nature.” and Announces World Tour, Marking a New Era for Symphonic Metal
Nightwish, the iconic Finnish symphonic metal band, has taken the music world by storm with the release of their highly anticipated album Human. :II: Nature. and the announcement of an extensive world tour. The album, which dropped in April 2020, marks a bold evolution for the band, blending their signature symphonic metal sound with deeper, more philosophical themes that explore the complex relationship between humanity and nature. With Human. :II: Nature., Nightwish offers a sweeping sonic journey that traverses the boundaries of metal, classical music, and orchestral arrangements, cementing their place as one of the genre’s most innovative and influential bands.
Human. :II: Nature. is an ambitious double album that spans a total of 92 minutes, with one disc featuring traditional symphonic metal tracks and the other focused on instrumental pieces that explore nature’s sounds in a way Nightwish has never attempted before. The album showcases the breathtaking vocals of Floor Jansen, whose powerful range complements the band’s grandiose compositions, while Tuomas Holopainen’s intricate keyboard work and poetic lyrics continue to push the band’s creative limits. Songs like “The Greatest Show on Earth” and “How’s the Heart?” showcase the band’s ability to marry grand orchestral arrangements with heavy metal, creating a sound that feels both timeless and forward-thinking.
Along with the album, Nightwish has revealed plans for a world tour to support Human. :II: Nature., which will span multiple continents and showcase the band’s unparalleled live performances. Fans can expect a visually spectacular show, complete with elaborate stage designs, a full orchestra, and multimedia elements that will bring the album’s cinematic qualities to life. The tour is also a celebration of the band’s career, as Nightwish is known for their exhilarating live shows that combine heavy riffs, ethereal melodies, and breathtaking visuals.
As Nightwish continues to evolve musically, their new album and world tour signal the start of a thrilling new era for the band. For fans, Human. :II: Nature. is a testament to Nightwish’s unrelenting creativity and their dedication to crafting music that pushes the boundaries of what symphonic metal can be. As the world tour kicks off, it promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime event that will further solidify Nightwish’s legacy as one of the greatest and most pioneering forces in modern metal.