NIGHTWISH announced on social media that it is parting ways with its vocalist, Floor Jansen, after 14 years.
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NIGHTWISH Calls the Split a "Mutual Agreement"
The Finnish metal band shared a statement on its social media accounts on Oct. 15, titled "NIGHTWISH and Floor Jansen part ways."
"After careful consideration, we have, in mutual agreement, decided to part ways," it begins. "This decision is necessary and important to us and our future ambitions. Thus, we will now pursue those goals in our own separate ways. We wish each other nothing but the very best on our respective artistic journeys."
"For you, dear listener, and indeed for us, this marks the end of a truly great voyage," it continues. "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."
Floor Jansen Also Released a Statement
Jansen also released a separate statement regarding her departure from the band.
"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," she wrote. "I invite you to follow along on this path, as you were with me in all the great years before."
She added, "Thank you for your support through the rollercoasters of life. 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. With love and respect, Floor."
As Blabbermouth reports, Toumas Holopainen said in 2021 that the band would break up if Jansen chose to leave the group. His comments came after bassist Marko "Marco" Hietala's departure. Holopainen was asked about comments he made in 2019 that the band would break up if another member left.
"That's how I felt back in 2019, and that's also how I felt when Marko left," he said. "I take my words back when it comes to that. But if it would be Floor leaving, that's it. It's the end of NIGHTWISH. Absolutely, 100%."
