Dutch singer Floor Jansen is leaving the metal band Nightwish after thirteen years, De Telegraaf reports. The 45-year-old vocalist announced the departure on Thursday, describing it as a difficult decision. The band and singer are parting ways, according to Omroep Brabant.
Jansen characterized the choice as a necessary one, AD.nl reports. She has fronted Nightwish since 2012, when she joined the Finnish symphonic metal group, as noted in coverage by NU and L1 Nieuws.
The announcement ends a thirteen-year collaboration that made Jansen one of the most recognizable voices in symphonic metal. Dutch media outlets, including De Telegraaf, NU, Omroep Brabant, L1 Nieuws, and AD.nl, all reported the news on Thursday, with several framing it as the singer and band going their separate ways. Jansen's statement emphasized that the decision was not taken lightly, though the reports did not detail her reasons for leaving.
No information was provided about who might replace Jansen or what her next steps will be. Nightwish has not announced a successor in the reporting available so far.
Fans and industry watchers will be looking for statements from Nightwish and any details about Jansen's future projects in the coming days.
