Keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen of Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH has issued the following year-end update:

"The year is coming to an end and we're all getting ready for a hell of a rollercoaster ride of 2011!

"This past year has been a very fruitful one, if also a mind-filling one, from writing the songs for the album to come, rehearsing them in the memorable summer camp in Röskö, recording the demo, recording the actual album (drums, guitars and basses already done), and planning the year ahead. The summer was also blessed with the births of two new members for the NIGHTWISH family, Jukka's ('Julius' Nevalainen, drums) daughter Lara and Anette's (Olzon, vocals) song "Nemo". A most unforgettably wonderful summer!

"In late January 2011 we will reveal near future plans of the band and some visions to come. I hope it will make all of you as thrilled as it has made us!

"Like good ole' Pinhead said: "We have such sights to show you!"

"I wish everybody a peaceful, magic-filled Yuletide and an inspiring year 2011!"

Source: www.MetalFromFinland.Com