Monday, October 1, 2012

NIGHTWISH: Anette Olzon leaves NIGHTWISH

European hard rockers NIGHTWISH have announced vocalist Anette Olzon has left the band as Floor Jansen will step in to help complete NIGHWISH's current touring commitments.
NIGHTWISH vocalist Anette Olzon has closed her personal blog the same day as the announcement of her departure from NIGHTWISH.

FROM ANETTE OLZON:
"Dear blog readers: With this I say farewell to you and this blog. This blog was a way for me, as the singer in NIGHTWISH, to keep more in touch with you, NIGHTWISH fans. Now when this chapter has ended, there is no more need for me to do this blog and from today I close it. 

"I want to thank you all for being my readers for so many years, for your loving support and I wish you all a happy and healthy life! Stay kind to others and live life easy!


"Lots of love, Anette Olzon (from now on just Anette Olsson;=)"

NIGHTWISH is set to unleash "Imaginaerum-The Score" (soundtrack to the original motion picture)  11/9/2012 on NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. NIGHTWISH unleashed "Imaginaerum" 11/30/2011 on NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. 


FROM NIGHTWISH:
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.

- NIGHTWISH & Anette Olzon"


FROM NIGHTWISH 9/29/2012: 

We were in hell today. Vocalist in a hospital. Show about to be cancelled... But nobody gave up an inch. With the help from the ladies Elise and Alyssa from Kamelot we actually managed to pull of a relaxed and great show! The crowd doing the mass karaoke with the band playing was absolutely amazing. We were humbled and grateful at the same time. This is unity and help from friends and fans. Anette is already recovering thanks to the medical staff and whatever powers there exists. The shows will go on. We give our greatest respect to Alyssa, Elise and the crowd in Ogden Theatre, Denver. You rule!!!




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-