Tuomas Holopainen and Floor Jansen Announce Formation of New Band: “Starfall Veil”

In a stunning revelation that has electrified the metal world, Nightwish’s Tuomas Holopainen and Floor Jansen have officially announced the formation of a brand-new band: Starfall Veil. The announcement was made this morning through a cinematic video teaser shared across their social media platforms, confirming months of speculation among fans.

According to the duo, Starfall Veil is more than a side project—it’s a fully independent band born out of years of creative synergy and a shared desire to explore new sonic territory. “We’ve always had a special musical chemistry,” Holopainen explained. “This band allows us to dive deeper into a world we’ve only touched in Nightwish. It’s more intimate, more experimental, and more storytelling-driven.”

Floor Jansen echoed the sentiment: “Tuomas and I have talked about doing something like this for years. Starfall Veil gives us the freedom to create something fresh—from scratch—without the expectations tied to our previous work. It’s bold, it’s emotional, and it feels like coming home creatively.”

The lineup is said to include a mix of familiar names and fresh talent from the European symphonic and progressive metal scenes. While details remain under wraps, their debut album is reportedly already in production, with a release date anticipated in early 2026.

Stylistically, the band promises a fusion of symphonic metal, dark folk, ambient textures, and cinematic storytelling—a natural extension of both artists’ creative legacies, yet distinct in sound and vision.

Despite the major news, both Holopainen and Jansen have reassured fans that their commitments to Nightwish remain intact. Starfall Veil stands as a parallel endeavor—one that opens new artistic doors while honoring the past.

The metal world now waits with bated breath for what promises to be an unforgettable debut.