Why Marko Hietala left Nightwish?

Why Marko Hietala left Nightwish?
0:20 - General context
1:28 - State of music industry today (reason 1)
4:28 - Need of validation (reson 2)
After 20 years playing, singing and co-creating music with Nightiwsh, Marko Hietala decides to leave the band. This information has been published simultaneously via both parties' social media channels. For me as a great fan of Nightwish and Marko’s musical talent since 2000’s and someone who had a privilege to meet him in person, document his festival and club shows, record an interview with him - this news came as a bitter pillow that is hard to swallow.
Reasons for Marko’s decision have been stated in his resignation letter published on his as well as Nightiwish social media. In this video I would like to share some highlights as well as provide additional information that I was able to gather while studying this question myself. I am not trying to speculate and pretend I know all the answers but rather share my observations and thoughts around them.
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★Marko Hietala★:
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Facebook: / markohietalaofficial
★Nightwish★:
IG: / nightwish
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