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Known as the founder of one of the world's first symphonic metal bands After Forever at the age of 15 and one of The Netherlands' most successful artists, Floor Jansen defied all odds. Graduated from the first class of the Rock Academy (together with Danny Vera & Krezip)  and classically trained she adds a special touch to any song she performs. She is  one of the very few - if not only - female singers who can sing with an operatic approach, pop, rock and even grunting.

As the front singer of Nightwish, one of the world's biggest metal bands, she entered fame with her performance of Ghost Love Score - Live, at Wacken, 2013. The world had gotten to know her skills, but her home country was lagging behind. This all changed when Floor Jansen hit the charts with her performance of Phantom Of The Opera together with Henk Poort on the Dutch TV Show 'Beste Zangers'. 

Soon after this performance she announced a club tour ending with a headline show in AFAS Live of 6000 people which sold out within 24 hours. Not long after, she received an invitation to play a headline show on Pinkpop, one of The Netherlands' biggest festivals.

From one moment to the other she became a sensation and time will tell what happens next.

Anneke van Giersbergen is a Dutch singer-songwriter, known for her serene yet powerful voice, musical versatility, and captivating stage presence.

Her new album will be titled La Vie, La Mort, L’Amour - French for ‘Life, Death, Love’. This collection of songs will be released as a trilogy. The first EP, La Vie, will be available digitally on February 28.

Anneke comments: “I wrote these songs shortly after the passing of both of my parents and I brought my 8-piece live band into the studio to record them. Last year, I was confronted with some of life’s biggest questions and the doubt that came with my loss. These songs reflect my emotions and thoughts during that challenging time. Musically, I was inspired by the sounds of the '80s and '90s, the music that shaped my youth.”

In 2026, the three EPs will come together to form a full-length album. The release of the third EP will coincide with a physical version containing all the songs, available as a CD Digipak and Gatefold LP.

After thirteen years as the frontwoman for melancholic metallers The Gathering, Anneke ventured out on her own in 2007. Since then, her creativity has known no bounds. She quickly established a successful solo career, while also collaborating frequently with Canadian metal genius Devin Townsend and Ayreon mastermind Arjen Lucassen. Additionally, Anneke has lent her voice to a diverse range of artists, including Napalm Death, Icelandic folk group Árstíðir, Amorphis, and prog legend John Wetton.

In 2019, the Dutch music copyright organization Buma Cultuur honored Anneke with the Buma ROCKS! Export Award, recognizing her as one of the most prominent Dutch artists abroad in heavy music.

The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest, Anneke's 23rd career album, was released in 2021. This deeply personal record captivated her fans once again.

The five reunion concerts that she will perform in August 2025 with her former band, The Gathering, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic album Mandylion, sold out within minutes.

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