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Nightwish confirmed they are on a temporary hold with no touring plans, according to an August 24, 2026 interview with Floor Jansen. The band celebrated its 30‑year legacy in August 2026 with the compilation "The Greatest 30 Years On Earth". Keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen revealed he has penned six tracks for the upcoming studio album. Vocalist Floor Jansen also launched her solo album "Hytress" and released the single "Bring Me Silence".

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Aug 28, 2026

New Release

NIGHTWISH Celebrates Three Decades Of Symphonic Metal Mastery With Anniversary Release 'The Greatest 30 Years On Earth'

blabbermouth.net

Aug 26, 2026

New Release

TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Has Written Six Songs For NIGHTWISH's Next Studio Album: 'I Feel More Inspired Than Ever'

blabbermouth.net

Aug 25, 2026

New Release

Nightwish have six songs written for their next album: “Every time I sit in front of my keyboard, I’m like, ‘Ah yeah, this is great! Just wait till everyone hears this!’”

loudersound.com

Aug 24, 2026

New Release

Floor Jansen announces new album ‘Hytress’

distortedsoundmag.com

Aug 24, 2026

Debunked

FLOOR JANSEN Says NIGHTWISH Is Still 'On A Temporary Hold': 'There's Nothing Planned' For The Band

blabbermouth.net

Aug 21, 2026

New Release

NIGHTWISH's FLOOR JANSEN Announces 'Hytress' Solo Album, Releases 'Bring Me Silence' Single

blabbermouth.net

Aug 17, 2026

New Release

“I was 18 when I recorded it, so we didn’t know anything about writing, about recording, about singing”: Nightwish’s Floor Jansen on her worst album – and the prog metal deep cut which makes her cry

loudersound.com

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Nov 22, 2025

Chatter

10 months ago

Guesses on how Nightwish will mark their 30th anniversary next year?

r/nightwish on Reddit

Oct 17, 2025

Chatter

11 months ago

Concerts in 2026

r/nightwish on Reddit

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blabbermouth.net

NIGHTWISH To Begin Recording Eleventh Album In May 2027; Seven Songs Have Been Written Already, Says TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN

5 days ago

blabbermouth.net

NIGHTWISH Celebrates Three Decades Of Symphonic Metal Mastery With Anniversary Release 'The Greatest 30 Years On Earth'

6 days ago

angrymetalguy.com

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8 days ago

blabbermouth.net

TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Has Written Six Songs For NIGHTWISH's Next Studio Album: 'I Feel More Inspired Than Ever'

9 days ago

loudersound.com

Nightwish have six songs written for their next album: “Every time I sit in front of my keyboard, I’m like, ‘Ah yeah, this is great! Just wait till everyone hears this!’”

9 days ago

About Nightwish

Genre: Heavy Metal

Finnish symphonic metal powerhouse has defined the genre with operatic vocals, sweeping orchestration, and crushing guitar riffs that blend classical grandeur with modern metal intensity. Renowned for theatrical live productions and marathon setlists, Nightwish has built a reputation for immersive concerts that often feature elaborate lighting, choir sections, and elaborate stage designs, though the group entered a touring hiatus in 2023. As of August 2026 the band remains on a temporary hold with no touring plans announced, while focusing on studio work; keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen has written six new songs for the next album and vocalist Floor Jansen is pursuing a solo release.

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