AMARANTHE - Announce New Vocalist + Spark 'Damnation Flame'

It's getting hot out there: Swedish modern metal heroes AMARANTHE deliver the soundtrack for a fiery festival summer with the release of their new single 'Damnation Flame' today! With its symphonic touch and uplifting chorus, the band once again showcases their outstanding songwriting skills while maintaining their image as Sweden’s most exciting metal export.

Mastermind Olof states about the new song:
"'Damnation Flame' breaks new ground for us in many ways, and in all the best ways possible. This is the very first AMARANTHE song to feature symphonic elements, something we've wanted to do for a long time, and the darkened vampiric theme melds together perfectly with our take on modern melodic metal! AMARANTHE has always been about being boundless and constantly reinventing ourselves, and by now you know to expect the unexpected. This is 100% pure passion poured into music, as you will no doubt experience yourself from the very first second - enjoy 'Damnation Flame', with the promise of much more to come SOON!"

Stream 'Damnation Flame' here:
https://amaranthe.bfan.link/damnation-flame.a01

'Damnation Flame' doesn't only mark the start of some hot live shows this summer but also introduces AMARANTHE's new vocalist Mikael Sehlin to their internationally growing fanbase. Olof continues:
"After a practically global search, and several amazing guest growlers to help us out on shows and tours we finally found just the right person for the job, in our very own Swedish capital of Stockholm! Mikael Sehlin has EVERYTHING it takes to join the AMARANTHE line up, and his versatility and musicality completes and underscores our vision for our new album and the general future for AMARANTHE perfectly. From the deepest guttural grunts to soaring screams Mikael is growling perfection incarnate, so please give a roaring welcome to the new star upon the AMARANTHE firmament!"

Mikael Sehlin himself adds:
Hello everyone, Mike here! I am very thrilled to tell you I will fill the slot as the new Amaranthe growler and I can't wait to meet you guys out there!
I hope you like the upcoming tracks to which I've had the honor recording growls to.
Take care and see you soon!"


The newest member of the AMARANTHE family can be seen in the music video for 'Damnation Flame', the band's newest cinematic masterpiece. Hold your breath and follow the creatures of the night to their vampiric cave to witness the initiation of their latest victim...uhm... member. Watch the video for 'Damnation Flame' here

AMARANTHE is:
Elize Ryd | vocals
Mikael Sehlin I growls
Olof Mörck | guitars, keyboards
Johan Andreassen | bass
Morten Løwe Sørensen | drums
Nils Molin | vocals

Visit AMARANTHE:

www.amaranthe.se
www.facebook.com/amarantheband
www.instagram.com/amarantheofficial
www.twitter.com/amaranthemetal
www.youtube.com/amaranthetv
www.nuclearblast.de/amaranthe

Circus Of Rock "In Times Of Despair" ft. Elize Ryd

"COME ONE, COME ALL" COMING AUGUST 6, 2021

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Circus Of Rock's debut album, "Come One, Come All" on August 6, 2021. Circus Of Rock, the new hard rock & heavy metal project masterminded by Finnish drummer Mirka Leka Rantanen, have released another single from the upcoming debut album, "Come One, Come All". Please enjoy "In Times Of Despair" ft. Elize Ryd of Amaranthe.

Listen to the song on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KM1KW_DvXUY

Watch the video for the debut single, 'Desperate Cry' featuring Johnny Gioeli (Hardline, Axel Rudi Pell) HERE: https://youtu.be/iCC2KRR4YCs

Pre/order save "Come One, Come All" HERE: https://orcd.co/circusofrock

"My musical influences in making "Come One, Come All" come from a mix of artists I've been exposed to over the years. My own bands which I've been involved in and, of course, my own musical idols. In music, I love more than anything classic melodic hard rock and that shows on this album. I wanted to make the kind of music I could stand behind completely. The intention was just to have fun with musicians I admire and have everybody perform great songs," says Circus Of Rock mastermind Mirka Rantanen.

Confirmed singers and musicians appearing on the album include:

- Jarkko Ahola

- Rick Altzi (Masterplan)

- Kimmo Blom (Leverage)

- Johnny Gioeli (Hardline)

- Marco Hietala (ex-Nightwish)

- Erik Kraemer (Simulacrum)

- Mark Quee

- Antti Railio

- Pasi Rantanen (Thunderstone)

- Elize Ryd (Amaranthe)

- Tommi “Tuple” Salmela

- Riku Turunen

- Danny Vaughn (Tyketto)

Mirka Rantanen has a long career in the Finnish hard rock scene. He has played on 40+ albums during his 30 year career, including releases by King Company, Raskasta Joulua, Kotipelto, Warmen, Northern Kings, Revolution Renaissance, and more. In addition, ten years ago he created the very popular heavy rock band for kids called ‘Hevisaurus’, for which he was awarded the Emma Award in 2011 (the Finnish equivalent of a Grammy).

KAMELOT To Release Stunning New Live Album + DVD/BluRay,

I Am The Empire - Live From The 013, on August 14, 2020 

Pre-Order NOW!

Video for “Sacrimony (Angel Of Afterlife)” feat. Alissa White-Gluz & Elize Ryd out today! |

An electrifying concert experience featuring stunning production, 

very special guests and exclusive extras!

Symphonic metal masters KAMELOT return with their newest offering, I Am The Empire - Live From The 013, to be released on August 14, 2020, via Napalm Records! 

The majestic live album/DVD/BluRay, recorded at the legendary 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands, consists of twenty-one songs that will tug on your heartstrings, make you want to bang your head and give you a taste of KAMELOT’s grandness live on stage with more than 100 minutes of live music and multiple exclusive extras, including backstage interviews of all guests, bandmembers and fans. 

Today, KAMELOT have released the live video of their performance of “Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife)” – featuring Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy) and Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) – taken from the Silverthorn album (2012), which marked one of the many highlights of this night to remember for all attending fans and musicians. The hit single starts off with adventurous first notes and ominous vocal lines, evoking the palpable, non-stop energy to come. This auditory epic soars to new heights in its live incarnation.

KAMELOT frontman Tommy Karevik on “Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife)”:

“We can now proudly announce that the first video to be released from the show will be “Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife)”.  The song marks the beginning of a new era as it was one of the main songs on Silverthorn, the first KAMELOT album with me as the singer. Enjoy!"

September 14, 2018 marked one of the highlights of KAMELOT’s very successful career. The band around mastermind Thomas Youngblood, known for its high class collaborations, invited the creme de la creme of the symphonic metal scene to celebrate that evening in Tilburg. Featured guest musicians like Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Charlotte Wessels (Delain), Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) and Lauren Hart (Once Human) – just to name a few – made this evening in Tilburg an unforgettable night to remember for every fan and musician in attendance. 

This concert setlist features KAMELOT in prime shape – with a hand-picked mixture of KAMELOT classics and live premieres, rounded off by stunning production and mixed and mastered by Sascha Paeth (AvantasiaEpica and more)!

KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood on I Am The Empire - Live From The 013:

“We are pleased beyond words to present our new live album/DVD/BluRay I Am The Empire - Live From The 013. After multiple SOLD OUT events in The Netherlands, it was only fitting to film this event at Tilburg's famed 013 venue. The icing on the cake was having all the special guests attend this historic night, it was truly divine. “

Pre-Order I Am The Empire - Live From The 013 HERE:

Arch Enemy’s Alissa White-Gluz says:

“It was a magical evening that night. It was so much fun to play such a nice long set with a packed house of fans who knew every word to every song alongside my Kam fam and girlfriends!” 

Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd comments:

”It was an historical moment for me to take part in this KAMELOT live-DVD recording. Let’s not forget that it was with KAMELOT I began my touring life, and we toured a lot. I am so happy to finally be able to perpetuate the era of hard work and friendship with such great quality. A huge thanks to the entire KAMELOT family for embracing my presence on this very special evening."

Delain’s Charlotte Wessels adds:

"It was an absolute delight performing “Under Grey Skies” with KAMELOT live in 013 during their special night. It felt like a big family gathering. Thank you for including me. I am sure that this DVD will be a wonderful memento for Kamfans worldwide!" 

Once Human’s Lauren Hart says:

“What a MASTERPIECE!! It was a huge honor to share the stage with so many legends and witness this beautiful piece of KAMELOT history!”

The hand-picked tracklist is as follows:

1. Transcendence (Intro)

2. Phantom Divine (Shadow Empire) feat. Lauren Hart

3. Rule The World

4. Insomnia

5. The Great Pandemonium

6. When The Lights are Down

7. My Confession - feat. Eklipse

8. Veil of Elysium

9. Under Grey Skies - feat. Charlotte Wessels (live premiere)

10. Ravenlight - feat. Sascha Paeth

11. End of Innocence

12. March of Mephisto - feat. Alissa White Gluz

13. Amnesiac 

14. Manus Dei

15. Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife) - feat. Alissa White Gluz & Elize Ryd

16. Drum And Keys Solo

17. Here's to the Fall

18. Forever

19. Burns to Embrace - with Children’s Choir including Thomas Youngblood’s son

20. Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy) - feat Alissa White Gluz

21. Ministrium (Shadow Key)

I Am The Empire - Live From The 013 will be available in the following formats:

- Ltd. Deluxe Box (Including CD, DVD, BluRay, Flag, 5 Photocards, Lanyard + AAA Tourpass & 4 Guitar Picks) 

- Ltd 2 LP Gatefold Marbled Blue/White + DVD

- Ltd 2 LP Gatefold Gold + DVD

- 2 LP Gatefold Black + DVD

- Digipak (including CD, DVD & BluRay)

- Digital Album

KAMELOT are:

Thomas Youngblood - guitars

Tommy Karevik - vocals

Oliver Palotai - keyboards

Sean Tibbetts - bass

Alex Landenburg - drums

Connect with KAMELOT:

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BEYOND THE BLACK Releases New Single and Lyric Video for “Wounded Healer” feat. Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE)

Pre-order the new album "Hørizøns" here: https://umg.lnk.to/horizons_ out June 19

New Album, Hørizøns, To Be Released On June 19!

Pre-Order Hørizøns HERE

Hørizøns ascends to an energetic, spell-binding melodic manifesto!

The raw energy of two metal queens merges with the sophistication of a vigorous new arrangement! Melodic metal quintet BEYOND THE BLACK, fronted by exceptional singer Jennifer Haben, present their sonorous third single, “Wounded Healer“ featuring Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE), off their upcoming album, Hørizøns, to be released via Napalm Records on June 19, 2020. 

Wounded Healer” is a first class bittersweet yet heavy track, but also serves as a sample of what’s to come from the co-headline tour featuring BEYOND THE BLACK and Swedish/Danish metal institution AMARANTHE set to take place at the end of this year. Along with a futuristic looking lyric video, the new offering leads the way through the tangled maze of hope and desperation. The timbre of Jennifer Haben’s remarkable voice and the energetic vocals of AMARANTHE frontwoman Elize Ryd, complete the song while presenting a new facet of BEYOND THE BLACK’s modern blend of melodic rock and metal. Beautiful yet strong harmonies, emotional storytelling and energetic vocal lines weave throughout this heavy melodic rough diamond.

With HørizønsBEYOND THE BLACK unbolts their unequalled, differentiated spectra of symphonic and melodic rock spiced with sonorous melodious metal soundscapes in 13 manifold songs. The album kicks off with its heavy, yet atmospheric title track, spanning the range of intumescent soundscapes and Jennifer Haben’s crystal clear, striking vocals.

Beautiful yet strong harmonies, emotional storytelling and powerful vocal lines weave throughout “Wounded Healer” (feat. Elize Ryd of AMARANTHE) and will light your way in gloomy times. Dark subliminal grooves coalesce with harmonizing guitar lines and form the prevailing nexus of “Human” and it’s unmistakably catchy chorus. Another facet rises with “You Are Not Alone”, which is dominated by electronic influences as well as symphonic sounding violins. Hørizøns’ atmospherically dark harshness creates a stylistic bow over the distinctive melodic rock meets pop sound in symbiosis with fragile yet strong fragments. The charismatic outfit persuades with a rousing, emotional clout and their strong, confident message of self-assertion. 

Catch BEYOND THE BLACK live: 

This autumn will be thrilling: BEYOND THE BLACK joins forces with modern melodic metal standouts AMARANTHE to kick off their joint co-headline tour, to spread the news of a new metal generation across the continent.

EUROPEAN TOUR

w/ Amaranthe

15.11.20 BE – Antwerp Trix

20.11.20 FR – Paris / Elysée Montmartre

21.11.20 FR – Bordeaux / Rock School Barbey

22.11.20 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz II

23.11.20 ES – Madrid / Mon Live

25.11.20 FR – Lyon / Ninkasi Kao

01.12.20 IT – Milan / Live Club

04.12.20 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra

05.12.20 CZ – Zlín / MOR Café

08.12.20 PL – Warsaw / Progresja

13.12.20 NL – Utrecht / Trivoli Ronda

15.12.20 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio

16.12.20 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene

17.12.20 SE – Gothenburg / Pustervik

18.12.20 SE – Stockholm / Klubben Fryshuset

BEYOND THE BLACK are: 

Jennifer Haben (Vocals)

Stefan Herkenhoff (Bass)

Chris Hermsdörfer (Guit./Backings)

Tobi Lodes (Guit./Backings)

Kai Tschierschky (Drums)

Find BEYOND THE BLACK online:

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