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# Floor Jansen Leaves Nightwish as Band Confirms 2027 Studio Return
- URL: https://www.southboundsignal.com/floor-jansen-leaves-nightwish-as-band-confirms-2027-studio-return/
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:25:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-19T18:22:44.000Z
- Description: The split ends Floor Jansen's 14-year association with Nightwish, while both sides prepare for separate musical futures.
- Author: Southbound Signal Staff
- Tags: News, Metal

**Nightwish** and vocalist **Floor Jansen** have officially parted ways after more than a decade together.

The announcement was made on October 15, with both sides describing the split as a mutual decision reached after careful consideration. No specific reason was disclosed beyond the need for **Nightwish** and **Jansen** to pursue their respective goals separately.

**Nightwish** confirmed that the band will continue and plans to enter the studio in 2027 to record a new album. The Finnish symphonic metal group has not yet revealed who will handle lead vocals on the record or whether a permanent replacement for **Jansen** has been selected.

**Jansen** called the departure "a hard decision," but said she believes a bright musical journey lies ahead. Her solo career will now receive her full attention, including the release of her second solo album, *Hytress*, on January 15, 2027, and its supporting tour.

**Jansen** initially joined **Nightwish** in 2012, stepping in during the band's *Imaginaerum* World Tour following the departure of **Anette Olzon**. She became a permanent member alongside **Troy Donockley** in 2013.

During her time with the group, **Jansen** appeared on three studio albums: *Endless Forms Most Beautiful* in 2015, *Human. :II: Nature.* in 2020, and *Yesterwynde* in 2024\. Her powerful, versatile performances made her one of the defining voices of the band's modern era.

The separation arrives as **Nightwish** celebrates its 30th anniversary. Although the group has been on a touring hiatus since completing its most recent run of shows in 2023, its statement makes clear that the band intends to begin another chapter.