Overview
- The band and singer confirmed a mutual split in statements released on Thursday, October 15, 2026, saying they will pursue separate artistic goals.
- Nightwish said it will continue as a group and plans to enter the studio in 2027 to record a new album.
- Floor Jansen confirmed she will focus on her solo career and will release her second solo album Hytress on January 15, 2027, followed by a supporting tour.
- Reports note unresolved questions about whether Jansen contributed to Nightwish’s ongoing writing and how the band will replace her for recording and future promotion.
- The change comes after Jansen’s 14-year run with Nightwish, the band’s live hiatus since April 2023, and follows past comments from founder Tuomas Holopainen that the band might end if Jansen left, a contrast that now frames fan and industry attention.