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Nightwish Ends 14-Year Vocalist Relationship
Nightwish splits with lead singer Floor Jansen after 14 years, ending a long musical partnership.
In brief
Nightwish splits with lead singer Floor Jansen after 14 years, ending a long musical partnership. Nightwish parted ways with vocalist Floor Jansen after 14 years to pursue separate artistic goals. Originally reported by VICE.
Nightwish Announces Split With Floor Jansen
Longtime Finnish metal band Nightwish announced on October 15, 2026, they were parting ways with vocalist Floor Jansen after 14 years.
Band States Mutual Decision to Part Ways
Nightwish described the split as a mutual decision necessary for their future artistic goals and plans to record a new album in 2027.
Floor Jansen's 14-Year Tenure with Nightwish
Floor Jansen joined Nightwish in 2012 after 12 years with symphonic metal band After Forever and her own group ReVamp.
Band's History of Vocalist Changes
Nightwish has replaced vocalists multiple times due to interpersonal conflicts, including Tarja Turunen in 2005 and Anette Olzon in 2012.
Band Continues Music Journey
Nightwish will continue recording a new album in 2027 after their split, marking the end of a 30-year musical journey.
Here's the gist
Nightwish parted ways with vocalist Floor Jansen after 14 years to pursue separate artistic goals.
