Nightwish part ways with Floor Jansen after 13 years
They've both released statements
Last updated 15th Oct 2026
Nightwish and Floor Jansen have announced they’re parting ways after 13 years together.
In a statement, Nightwish wrote: "After careful consideration, we have, in mutual agreement, decided to part ways. 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.
"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."
45-year-old Floor also issued her own statement about her departure from the Finnish symphonic metallers.
The Dutch singer said: “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. hank 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.”
Floor started touring with Nightwish in 2012 and she became an official member in place of Anette Olzon the following year.
In support of her solo album ‘Hytress’, Floor plays her first ever solo UK show at London’s Electric Ballroom on Saturday 16th January 2027