From Anette’s blog
Found these photos in my computer, taken at the filming of Imaginaerum - scary!
…or was concerned, Anette has started updating again on her blog
Someone needs to tell her about tumblr, because of her style/frequency of posting, I think she’d like it here ;)
According to YLE.fi, NIGHTWISH has declined all interview requests in the wake of the band’s split with singer Anette Olzon at the end of last month in the middle of the group’s North American headlining tour. NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen told the web site in an e-mail, “We are not doing any interviews at the moment, The press release that was issued [announcing Anette’s departure] covers all the essentials.” Drummer Jukka Nevalainen added in a separate message, “We are concentrating fully on the tour right now. So no comments at this time. I’m sorry.”
Will never listen to “Rest Calm” the same way again
(Source: thedarkchestofwonders)
NIGHTWISH Part Ways With Singer Anette Olzon
by coverkillernation on YouTube
from Anette’s blog
TUESDAY, 2 OCTOBER 2012
…to all of you wonderful people who have written me so kind and warming words today. I have cried reading them and believe me, I will be back again, but I need a little time out before I decide how and where I will blog or show myself again;=) I don’t know if it will be this blog or a brand new one but I will let you know, I promise!
I got sad when so many of you got so sad I would stop blogging so I will think about it.
But believe me- I love you all and never think I don’t care about you cause I do!
Lots of love to you all and strength and honor!
from Anette’s blog
Dear blog readers:
With this I say farewell to you and this blog. This blog was a way for me, as the singer in NW, to keep more in touch with you NW 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;=)
From the official Nightwish Facebook
Press statement
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
(Source: metalfromfinland.com)
via Anette’s blog
SUNDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2012
… I was never asked if it was ok they used Elise and Alica in the show last night. I don’t think it’s a good decision they made and I’m sorry for those of you who came to see the whole band but got something else. But I was very ill and this decision wasn’t mine. Tonight I’ll be on stage doing my best despite illness:-) See u in some hours!!
via Anette’s blog
SATURDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2012
I am so sorry that I couldn’t be on stage yesterday in Denver:-( I got very ill the night before and first went to the ER in the morning and were there for 5 hours before they released me with some painkillers and thought it was a kidney stone. Unfortunately I got worse at 7 in the evening and started vomitting heavily and my fever rised. After talking to the hospital they said I should cancel the show and come straight back in to the ER. I was there all night and I was very dehydrated so they gave me 2 litres of fluid though an IV, they did blood tests, ultrasounds on my kidneys and finally a ct scan. These tests didn’t show why I was so ill but probably the stomach pain has a connection with me having the flu or just stress. They did find something else though and for that I’m grateful. If I didn’t do the scan I wouldn’t know there’s a big cyst in my liver and I need to go check it out ASAP at home. I do feel better today but still fever cough and a very soar throat but hopefully I can be on stage tonight, even if it means shorten the set list. Thanks for your time to read this! Enjoy this day!
