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· Nightwish have always stood for virtuoso perfection. They are able to evoke fantastic dream

worlds, fade out time and space and touch you deep inside with their symphonic majestic

compositions. Since their formation in July 1996 they have risen long ago to become the

biggest symphonic metal band. Four years have passed since the gigantic ‘Imaginaerum’ album

- a lot has happened and even more will happen because the time is right for a new chapter in

the history of the band.

· ‘Endless Forms Most Beautiful’ is the first Nightwish studio album to feature Dutch singer Floor

Jansen (Revamp, ex-After Forever). The splendid chanteuse has been a full-time member since

October 2012. On the imposing 2013 live release ‘Showtime, Storytime’ the amazing

powerwoman improved the sound with her beautiful voice while lending the songs a special

grace. There is also a new face on the drums - on account of health problems, long-time

drummer Jukka Nevalainen has had to take a break and is replaced by his good friend Kai

Hahto (Wintersun) for touring duties. Finally the quintet is extended by the entrance of flautist

Troy Donockley.

· Nightwish’s current release was based on a quotation by Charles Darwin in addition to being

inspired by other famous scientists such as Richard Dawkins and Carl Sagan. ‘Endless Forms

Most Beautiful’ features eleven epic, immensely diverse compositions which were composed as

usual by Nightwish mastermind Tuomas.

· Opener ‘Shudder Before The Beautiful’ symbolises the sublimity and grandeur of the world. The

famous biologist and author Richard Dawkins appears at the beginning in a narrative role. The

wonderful and touching ‘Élan’ is the first single.

· The crowning end to the album is the monumental 24 minute monster ‘The Greatest Show On

Earth’, which is divided into five chapters enclosing the complete evolution, from the beginning

of time until the distant future. By now it is chiselled in stone: ‘Endless Forms Most Beautiful’ is

a virtuoso legacy for eternity and Nightwish have never been better.