Floor Jansen is no longer the singer of Nightwish. The Finnish symphonic metal band and the Dutch vocalist announced on October 15 that they have parted ways after more than a decade together, describing the split as a mutual decision.
“After careful consideration, we have, in mutual agreement, decided to part ways. This decision is necessary and important to us and our future ambitions.”
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The band added that the end of this chapter marks “the end of a truly great voyage” for fans and for themselves, and wished Jansen nothing but the best on her own artistic path.
Nightwish Will Continue
Nightwish made it clear that the band is not stopping. They will head into the studio in 2027 to record their next album, the follow-up to 2024’s Yesterwynde, as they mark 30 years since the band’s formation.
“Nightwish will continue. We will move forward and enter the studio in 2027 to record a new album. As we celebrate 30 years of Nightwish, we couldn’t be more excited about our music and our future.”
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No replacement singer has been named yet.
Floor Jansen Focuses on Her Solo Career
Jansen also shared her own message with fans, explaining that her solo work will now be her full-time focus. Her second solo album, Hytress, is due in 2027 and will be followed by a world tour.
“Endings create new beginnings, and even though it was a hard decision to make, I believe there is a bright musical journey ahead of me. I invite you to follow along on this path, as you were with me in all the great years before.”
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“My solo career will now get all of my attention and gives my new upcoming album Hytress (out 2027) and the tour all space to grow. Hope to meet you on the road again in a near and happy future.”
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Watch Floor Jansen’s video for “Bring Me Silence”:
Floor Jansen’s Years in Nightwish
Jansen first joined Nightwish in 2012 as a touring replacement during the Imaginaerum world tour and became the band’s permanent vocalist in 2013, following Tarja Turunen and Anette Olzon. She sang on three studio albums, Endless Forms Most Beautiful (2015), Human. :II: Nature. (2020) and Yesterwynde (2024), and fronted the band on major world tours. Before Nightwish, she was best known as the voice of After Forever and ReVamp.
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