nuOct 15, 2026, 10:49

Floor Jansen leaves metal band Nightwish after thirteen years: 'Difficult decision'

Floor Jansen is leaving the metal band Nightwish after thirteen years to focus entirely on her solo career. The singer, who previously fronted the band After Forever, has announced plans for a new album and tour as she pursues independent musical projects.

Floor Jansen has announced her departure from the metal band Nightwish after a thirteen-year tenure. Both the 45-year-old singer and the band described the decision as difficult but necessary for their respective future ambitions. While Nightwish plans to continue with a new album scheduled for release next year, Jansen is shifting her full focus toward her blossoming solo career.

Jansen first gained recognition as the frontwoman of the Dutch band After Forever before joining the Finnish group Nightwish. Her prominence in the music industry was further elevated following her 2019 participation in the Dutch television show Beste Zangers and her subsequent receipt of the Buma Cultuur Popprijs. Having released her debut solo album Paragon in 2023, she is now preparing for the launch of her upcoming album Hytress. Jansen stated that she views this transition as a fresh start and looks forward to dedicating herself entirely to her independent musical journey and upcoming tour.

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