“Back from the Brink: Floor Jansen Rejoins Nightwish After Collapse and Heartfelt Confession”
**Floor Jansen Announces Reunion with Nightwish, Opens Up About Collapse and Regrets Leaving the Band**
*Helsinki, Finland – May 24, 2025*
In an emotional and highly anticipated press conference held in Helsinki today, internationally acclaimed vocalist **Floor Jansen** announced her official reunion with **Nightwish**, the Finnish symphonic metal giants she fronted for over a decade. The reunion comes nearly two years after Jansen parted ways with the band, citing health issues and a desire to focus on her solo career. But now, following a highly publicized on-stage collapse and a period of reflection, the powerhouse singer is returning to the group that helped define a generation of symphonic metal.
“**I’m coming home,**” Jansen declared through tears, flanked by Nightwish members Tuomas Holopainen, Emppu Vuorinen, and Troy Donockley. “This band is not just a musical collaboration—it’s family. And I’ve realized that walking away from that was the hardest mistake I’ve ever made.”
### The Collapse That Sparked a Change
Jansen’s revelation follows a dramatic incident during a solo performance in Tampere, Finland, in March 2025, where she collapsed mid-set and was rushed offstage. At the time, little was known about her condition, prompting concern and speculation across the music world.
Today, for the first time, Jansen revealed the full story behind that night.
“**It wasn’t just exhaustion—it was a complete system failure,**” she said. “Physically, emotionally, mentally—I had been pushing myself too far for too long. I thought I could take on everything: my solo career, motherhood, personal projects, and still live up to the standard Nightwish set. But I was wrong.”
Jansen confirmed that the collapse was due to a combination of physical exhaustion, untreated anxiety, and the lingering effects of past medical treatments, including her 2022 breast cancer surgery and recovery. She admitted that she had underestimated the long-term impact of those challenges on her health.
“After I left Nightwish, I kept telling myself I had more time for myself and my family, but I filled that time with more work. More tours. More pressure. And less and less of the joy that singing used to bring me,” she explained.
### A Healing Conversation
It was in the days following her collapse that Jansen reconnected with Holopainen. The Nightwish keyboardist and primary songwriter reportedly reached out with a simple message: *”How are you really doing?”*
“That message changed everything,” Jansen recalled. “We spoke for hours. For the first time in years, I let down my guard. I told him about the regrets. About how much I missed the band, the fans, and the music we made together.”
Holopainen, seated beside her, nodded. “We never closed the door on Floor. We were devastated when she left, but we understood. Her health came first. That conversation—just hearing her voice again—reminded us that the bond we had wasn’t gone. It just needed time.”
Within weeks, talks began in earnest. The band had been on an indefinite hiatus since 2023, focusing on solo ventures and side projects. With Jansen’s return, they now plan to release a new album and launch a worldwide tour in 2026.
### Regret and Renewal
In the press conference, Jansen was candid about her regrets over the 2023 split from Nightwish.
“I thought I had to walk away to survive,” she said. “But I realize now that I just needed to ask for help. Instead, I let fear and pride guide me. I regret not being more honest—with my bandmates, with my fans, with myself.”
She thanked the Nightwish fanbase for their support and patience, especially those who continued to send messages of love and concern even during her absence.
“Your voices reached me, even when I felt completely lost,” she said, her voice breaking. “This reunion is for all of us.”
### Nightwish Looks to the Future
The band also confirmed that work has begun on a new album, slated for release in late 2025. Holopainen teased that the material would reflect the emotional journey the band has been through.
“This is going to be one of our most personal records,” he said. “It’s about loss, rebirth, resilience—and love. Floor’s voice is more powerful than ever, not just technically, but in terms of emotional depth. She’s been through the fire and come out stronger.”
Jansen said returning to the studio has been “therapeutic,” and hinted that some of the lyrics will touch on her health battles, personal growth, and rediscovery of purpose.
“I feel like I’m singing with my full soul again,” she said. “Not just for the audience, but for myself.”
### What’s Next?
Nightwish is scheduled to headline several European festivals in summer 2026, including Wacken Open Air and Tuska, before embarking on a world tour. Tickets are expected to go on sale this fall, with fans eagerly anticipating Jansen’s triumphant return to the stage.
When asked what message she’d like to leave with fans, Jansen paused before answering.
“Never be afraid to say you’re not okay. And never underestimate the power of second chances.”
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