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How Old Is Floor Jansen?

Writer Caleb Butler

What languages does Floor Jansen speak?

“My Finnish is…,” Jansen said when asked about her proficiency in the Finnish language. At my best, I sound like a three-year-old child. Unfortunately, it’s extremely difficult to hold a meaningful discussion. Going to the grocery store is easier now that I can read the signs and labels.

Why did the bassist leave Nightwish?

In a statement released in January, the bassist/vocalist of NIGHTWISH explained that he had “been unable to feel validated by this life for a long time now.” Since then, Jukka Koskinen (WINTERSUN), a session bassist who made his NIGHTWISH live debut with the band in late May, has taken his place.

Why did Annette leave Nightwish?

During the band’s North American tour in 2012, the singer revealed that she was pregnant with her third child and was hospitalized with a stomach flu. She was then fired, according to her.

What religion is Nightwish?

Guillaume: Nightwish has a few songs with Christian overtones. “Planet Hell,” “Higher Than Hope,” and “The Poet and the Pendulum” come to mind. Previously, Tuomas stated that religion is like good thinking, with fine principles, and God is like an obese, chubby guy who savors life’s pleasures.