“Nightwish Announces Indefinite Hiatus: ‘It’s Time to Step Away and Breathe’”

In a heartfelt statement released across their official social media channels today, Finnish symphonic metal giants Nightwish have announced that the band will be entering an indefinite hiatus, effective immediately.

The announcement comes as a surprise to many fans, especially in the wake of their critically acclaimed 2023 album Yesterwynde, which marked a return to their epic, cinematic sound. Despite the record’s success, the band revealed that the intense pressures of touring, recording, and personal responsibilities have led them to make the difficult decision.

> “We have given our hearts and souls to Nightwish for nearly three decades,” the message reads. “Now, for the sake of our health, creativity, and personal lives, we need to step away. This is not goodbye. It’s just… not now.”

The message, signed by Tuomas Holopainen, Floor Jansen, and the rest of the band, did not specify how long the hiatus will last, nor whether the group will ever return in the same form.

Insiders say that Floor Jansen, who recently completed cancer treatment and welcomed a child, has been prioritizing her health and family. Meanwhile, Holopainen is reportedly exploring solo work and has expressed a desire to spend more time writing without deadlines.

Fans around the world have responded with a mix of heartbreak and support, flooding social media with messages of gratitude, nostalgia, and hope for a future return.

As of now, all upcoming tour dates and appearances have been canceled. The band thanked their fans for their “unwavering love through every era” and assured them that the music would “continue to live on.”

For now, the stage goes dark — but Nightwish’s legacy remains as luminous as ever.