Nightwish - Part Ways With Singer Anette Olzon
Nightwish and Anette Olzon have decided to part company. The band is in the middle of a North American tour with Kamelot and faces yet another line-up change.
Full statement from the band and Anette Olzon: "Another chapter of the Nightwish story has ended today. Nightwish and Anette Olzon have decided to part company, in mutual understanding, for the good of all parties involved.
In recent times it has become increasingly obvious that the direction and the needs of the band were in conflict, and this has led to a division from which we cannot recover.
Nightwish has no intention of cancelling any upcoming shows, and as a result we have decided to bring in a substitute vocalist starting in Seattle 1.10.2012. Her name is Floor Jansen from The Netherlands (ex- After Forever, ReVamp), and she has graciously stepped in to help us complete the Imaginaerum world tour.
We are all strongly committed to this journey, this vehicle of spirit, and we are sure that this will lead to a brighter future for everyone. We forever remain excited about the adventures to come, and we are extremely proud of the two beautiful albums and the wonderful shows we shared together."
Elize Ryd ( Amaranthe) and Alissa White-Gluz ( The Agonist) stepped in for Anette this past Friday night (September 28th) at the Ogden Theatre, Denver, because Olzon was forced to spend the night at a local hospital. The singer later stated on her blog: "I was never asked if it was ok they used Elise and Alica in the show last night. I don't think it's a good decision they made and I'm sorry for those of you who came to see the whole band but got something else. But I was very ill and this decision wasn't mine."
Full statement from the band and Anette Olzon: "Another chapter of the Nightwish story has ended today. Nightwish and Anette Olzon have decided to part company, in mutual understanding, for the good of all parties involved.
In recent times it has become increasingly obvious that the direction and the needs of the band were in conflict, and this has led to a division from which we cannot recover.
Nightwish has no intention of cancelling any upcoming shows, and as a result we have decided to bring in a substitute vocalist starting in Seattle 1.10.2012. Her name is Floor Jansen from The Netherlands (ex- After Forever, ReVamp), and she has graciously stepped in to help us complete the Imaginaerum world tour.
We are all strongly committed to this journey, this vehicle of spirit, and we are sure that this will lead to a brighter future for everyone. We forever remain excited about the adventures to come, and we are extremely proud of the two beautiful albums and the wonderful shows we shared together."
Elize Ryd ( Amaranthe) and Alissa White-Gluz ( The Agonist) stepped in for Anette this past Friday night (September 28th) at the Ogden Theatre, Denver, because Olzon was forced to spend the night at a local hospital. The singer later stated on her blog: "I was never asked if it was ok they used Elise and Alica in the show last night. I don't think it's a good decision they made and I'm sorry for those of you who came to see the whole band but got something else. But I was very ill and this decision wasn't mine."
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| The Black Halo Posts: 224 From: USA |
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| Blasphemer1992 Posts: 71 From: Poland  |
Hmm floor jansen as a vocalist of Nightiwsh it would be a good choice i think, she has got a very good opertic voice .
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| Mad Arab666 Posts: 299 From: UK  |
They should get the vocalist from Pythia.
---- Bring up the wolves head!
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| Azarath Free as a.. Fish Posts: 959 From: Finland  |
I can't say that I'm too upset about this, but it did come as a surprise. More than anything else it makes me wonder about the future of Nightwish. Does the band (Tuomas) really want to go through the process of finding a new singer? Anyway, they probably won't announce a permanent replacement before the end of the tour since that would take attention away from the movie they have coming out. I find it extremely unlikely that Tarja would come back; there's enough bad blood between her and the guys. Having Floor Jansen sing in Nightwish sounds almost too good to be true, at least on paper, but she has her own band/project about to go into the studio to record their next album. If I were a cynical person I would suggest that may be part of why she decided to step in; to get her name out there and pick up some fans who might then go out and get her upcoming release. I'd love to have her (in Nightwish) on a permanent basis though. Whoever the next singer will be, I can't say that I look forward to having the fanbase split into 3 factions fighting over who is the best singer. It was exhausting enough with 2.
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| Akula Posts: 177 From: Argentina |
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| Nemo Atkins Posts: 257 From: UK |
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| Dark Cornatus Powerslave Posts: 4330 From: New Zealand  |
Written by M C Vice on 02.10.2012 at 09:40 Ah i see what you mean.
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| Unhealer Eclecticist Posts: 2311 From: Argentina  |
Just checked some videos on YT and Floor is totally owning the Tarja songs. She seems kinda shy on the Anette songs, but she had only a few days to learn everything, that may be it. I still can't believe I'll have the chance to see this.
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| 4look4rd The Sasquatch Posts: 834 From: USA  |
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| GT Coffee!! Posts: 5101 From: Denmark  |
Interesting with Floor doing the vocals. Would love to experience that.
----  Dreams are made so we don't get bored when we sleep
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| 882THKing Posts: 9 From: Belgium  |
My GOD! Unbelievable. Yet another search for a different singer (what will they choose this time?). But I'm very happy to see Floor stepping in. She's such an amazing singer who could easily sing the whole Nightwish discography with her heavy metal/operatic voice. Tarja and Anette combined if you will. Well, this makes me very anxious for the next album..
---- Long hast thou dwelt in Darkness - Quit the Night and seek the Day.
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| Cassian Posts: 159 From: Vietnam  |
I'm totally pissed with the fact that Anette is no longer singing for Nightwish, as she is a good singer and I love the way she deals with new Nightwish songs. But Floor Jansen would be a great substitute if she deciced to stay with Nightwish for the rest of their active years to come.
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| mariano Posts: 369 From: Argentina |
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| Ernis 狼獾 Posts: 6804 From: New Zealand  |
Written by M C Vice on 02.10.2012 at 09:40 They might not even last an album... Kerstin Bischof replaced Christina Hendrikcs in Xandria and lasted only one year... (she wasn't bad, tho, as far as I can tell judging these few live recordings I've heard). Nobody knows how long the new girl is going be in the band. Nell Sigland only managed to record two albums with Theatre of Tragedy before they called it a day. Same thing applies to Elis... Melissa Ferlaak was in Visions of Atlantis for one album and the only legacy her subsequent replacement Joanna has left is a couple of promotion photos... It's better not to mention Sirenia... Henriette Bordvik was there for an album and an EP. Taking all of this into consideration, Anette Olzon with her five years in the band, the two solid albums and massive tours, did leave a considerable mark behind her. She could be the female counterpart of Blaze Bayley now as one of the most talked-about replacement singers. Returning to Floor, I think it's true that she has the potential to please both Tarja's and Anette's fans because her voice is indeed more versatile than that of the two previous singers. Thus she can embody both singing styles.
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| Azarath Free as a.. Fish Posts: 959 From: Finland |
Written by Nemo Atkins on 03.10.2012 at 01:12 Naturally - to many people Tarja was the voice of Nightwish when they discovered the band, so they won't accept anyone else. We can probably look forward to the same thing now from people who can't accept any other singer than Anette fronting the band. Wonderful times ahead. Provided the band lasts that long.
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| HumanSpirit Posts: 55 From: Mexico  |
I really dont care about Anette at all... But Floor Jansen taking on those vocals is really gonna be awesome, see you Saturday oh Floor my love.
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| MétalNoir Fils du Lys Posts: 847 From: Canada  |
I really hope they'll choose an operatic singer for the next album... Anette actually managed to sound ok on Imaginaerum, but that album has little to do with other Nightwish albums.
---- Notre destinée n'est pas encore tracée....
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3347 From: Australia  |
Written by Ernis on 03.10.2012 at 17:40 Future duet albam, a la Kiske/Sommerville?
---- "Another day, another Doug." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3347 From: Australia |
Written by Ernis on 02.10.2012 at 15:24 Like Kimberly Goss? (foolishly optomistic)
---- "Another day, another Doug." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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| Ernis 狼獾 Posts: 6804 From: New Zealand |
Written by M C Vice on 04.10.2012 at 10:01 Oh yeah... that combination would produce some real symphonic power... However, at the moment I think that Floor is the best possible solution and I think she should stay. I'm very sorry bout Anette but as it turns out that the doctors discovered a cyst in her liver that needs fast treatment, it's evident that her singing career needs to be put on hold for some time. She can't afford the pressure at the time and this is the most logical reason why she had to leave mid-tour so unexpectedly. I don't think you want to be on stage when you're suffering from nausea and pain all the time.
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| Ethan1994 Posts: 52 From: Norway  |
I'm really going to miss Anette.  Having watched Floor Jansen perform with Nightwish on YouTube, I agree it would be really cool if Floor was to stay with Nightwish permanently. She's like a mix of Tarja and Anette. She can pull off songs from both eras really well. 
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| Tristus Scriptor Rancid Reviewer Posts: 293 From: USA  |
I believe Floor will stay. I don't know if it's faith or hope on my part; but I have a good feeling about this union. Bring on the future!
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| stardrunklolocop Posts: 3 From: UK |
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| HellriderRising Posts: 82 From: Greece  |
I was shocked when I learnt the news. Personally, I felt glad to hear it. Anette, could not sing old Nightwish's songs. Tuomas should find a singer who can sing the old songs and start writing symphnic power metal again!
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| SatyriconChick Posts: 248 From: USA  |
I was shocked when I found out a few days ago that Anette was out of Nightwish, but I was absolutely floored (no pun intended, lol) when I read that Floor was filling in as their vocalist! I honestly hope this turns into something permanent. I loved the Tarja era Nightwish, liked Dark Passion Play but just couldn't get into Imaginareum (sp?). If Floor sticks around, it'll be something special with this band again.
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| SoleS Posts: 2 From: Argentina |
Written by stardrunklolocop on 06.10.2012 at 23:56 This! I had the exact same feelings (except for the dance, I really couldn't do such a thing while at work  )I loved Anette, She was really good in DDP and fantastic in Imaginaerum, but She couldn't really do justice to the songs written for Tarja on live shows. Floor, on the other hand, seems to be able to do justice to the songs written for both Tarja and Anette. She is sounding really good already, with almost no preparation at all. Give her a few more shows and She will we absolutely amaysing. I really hope they ask her to become the new permanent vocalist, a Nightwish album with her on vocals, with her range and Tuomas's compositions, would be absolutely fantastic I think.
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| Karwyn Posts: 24 From: USA  |
If Floor turns out to be just a tour vocalist then Leeni Maria Hovila from Kivimetsan Druidi would be an excellent choice.
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Well, I must say that I'm kinda glad that it is over with Anette. But, honestly, when I heard parts of concert with Floor, I really felt sorry for the people who were at that concert. The whole band, including Floor, was in deep mess. I really, really hope that they will find good singer, someone who has at least similar vocal abilities that Tarja had. 
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| Karwyn Posts: 24 From: USA |
It's also nice to have a singer who's comfortable in the metal scene because I don't think Tarja is and I know Anette isn't.
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| Evil Chip Posts: 505 From: Chile  |
Written by Guest on 07.10.2012 at 23:28 Strange... because from the videos that I've seen the people were really happy with Floor. If you read the comments everyone hopes her to stay.
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