Floor Jansen Leaves Nightwish to Rejoin Her Band After a Decade with the Symphonic Metal Giants

• Floor Jansen Leaves Nightwish to Rejoin Her Band After a Decade with the Symphonic Metal Giants

 

In a surprising turn of events, Floor Jansen, the iconic lead vocalist of Nightwish, has announced her departure from the band after over a decade of contributing to their immense success. The Dutch singer, who joined Nightwish in 2012, confirmed her decision to leave the symphonic metal group to return to her roots and focus on her own band, ReVamp.

 

Jansen’s tenure with Nightwish saw the band reach new heights, with albums such as Endless Forms Most Beautiful (2015) and Human. :II: Nature. (2020), solidifying their place as pioneers in the symphonic metal genre. Her remarkable vocal ability, blending operatic techniques with powerful metal screams, has captivated fans worldwide, and she became an integral part of the band’s evolving sound and success.

 

While her departure marks the end of an era for Nightwish, Jansen shared in a heartfelt statement that her decision to return to ReVamp was motivated by a desire to explore more personal and creative musical avenues. “After years of incredible growth with Nightwish, I feel it is time to reconnect with my own musical vision and the projects that have always been close to my heart,” Jansen said.

 

ReVamp, the progressive metal band Floor formed after the dissolution of After Forever, had been on hiatus during her time with Nightwish. Fans are eagerly anticipating her return to the band, which is expected to release new music and tour in the near future.

 

Nightwish, in their statement, expressed their gratitude for Jansen’s contributions and wished her the best in her future endeavors. Her departure leaves a significant void, but Nightwish has promised to continue their journey with an exciting new direction.