FIRST ALBUM WITH NEW SINGER NICOLE WILLERTON, TEMPTATION'S GATES, RELEASES JUNE 26 VIA NAPALM RECORDS — PRE-ORDER
Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN push into their new era with an invocation to the "Moon." The fourth single off of their upcoming album, Temptation's Gates, shows yet another facet of their fresh sound, turning up the speed to blast beat intensity. Still, "Moon," which features prominent keyboard and guitar solos, remains magical up until its unexpected end. The final screams show the change the band is making with their new singer, Nicole Willerton—AMBERIAN DAWN are more determined than ever. The accompanying album, Temptation's Gates, will be out this coming Friday, June 26 —make sure to get your copy of their first step into the new era! Additionally, the band will play a record release show in Helsinki on June 28 at the official afterparty of Tuska Festival.
Tuomas Seppälä about "Moon":
"I composed this song just a few weeks after we had recruited our new vocalist. From the very beginning, it carried an exceptionally dark and haunting atmosphere, and I wanted to preserve that exact feeling throughout the entire process. For the first time in my career, I decided to introduce growling vocals into the arrangement. It felt completely natural in this song, and I knew Nicole could deliver it with the right intensity and emotion. It had been a long time since I last recorded a guitar solo myself, and stepping back into that role made the experience even more personal. This track captures a darker and more haunting side of our new era."
Nicole Willerton about "Moon":
"The song "Moon" is about finding hope, tranquility, and inner peace in a world filled with destruction, greed, and suffering. The moon serves as a guiding light and a symbol of beauty, reminding us that even when life feels overwhelming or full of misery, it's important to cherish the simple beauties of life, such as nature and the freedom of the spirit."
Watch the Official Music Video for "Moon" Below!
Rising from the home of symphonic metal are AMBERIAN DAWN: The Finnish five-piece is set to open Temptation's Gates, their new album, out on June 26 via Napalm Records. The band's first release with new singer Nicole Willerton takes them onto a more modern, occasionally even surprisingly rough path. With it, AMBERIAN DAWN, led by founder, guitarist, and main composer Tuomas Seppälä, slowly emancipate themselves from being "just" the band who—gloriously!—covered Swedish pop legends ABBA with their previous album, Take a Chance — A Metal Tribute to ABBA (2022).
Infusing their epic keyboard sounds with guitar-driven melodic metal, AMBERIAN DAWN reach into a world unknown and prove their versatility while their catchy anthems remain strong and charming as ever. Temptation's Gates has the band determined for a future sparkling temptingly bright — and they're ready to step through that gate.
Tuomas Seppälä about Temptation's Gates:
"When I started working with our new singer, I felt the same kind of excitement I had years ago when I began creating our debut album back in 2007 and 2008. At that time, AMBERIAN DAWN were still newcomers to the band world, even though we were already experienced musicians. With Temptation's Gates, I felt that same spark of creating something new for the first time in a long while. I hadn't composed many songs yet when I began collaborating with our new vocalist. Most of the material came together surprisingly fast once I realized how easy and natural it was to work with her. I was deeply inspired by Nicole's enthusiasm, dedication, and efficiency. I truly feel that the band has been reborn with her joining us. Musically, our style has evolved once again, perhaps moving slightly back toward a heavier, more metal-driven direction. At the same time, elements of our classic sound and identity are naturally still present. In many ways, creating this album felt like going back to my roots. For the first time in a long while, I also took on a bigger role as a guitarist. I focused more on crafting guitar riffs, played roughly half of the guitar leads on the album, and even performed one full guitar solo myself."
Nicole Willerton about Temptation's Gates:
"Temptation's Gates is the first album I've sung on and recorded with AMBERIAN DAWN, and it has been a beautiful experience. While writing the lyrics, each song was inspired by feelings, memories, and moments that were especially prominent during the creation of the album. Writing the lyrics felt like diving into the subconscious, bringing these emotions to the surface. It was wonderful to explore the creative process of arranging the backing vocals. I especially love how AMBERIAN DAWN's music makes strong use of backing vocals, helping to create a fuller, richer sound around the lead vocals. It's definitely a fiery album that combines a broad spectrum of emotional depths, ranging from love and melancholy to darker elements such as fear and inner struggles. A recurring message throughout the album is to embrace one’s true desires and to accept and acknowledge one’s honest feelings."
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AMBERIAN DAWN ARE:
Tuomas Seppälä — Keyboards, Guitar
Nicole Willerton — Vocals
Emil Pohjalainen — Guitar
Joonas Pykälä-aho — Drums
Jukka Hoffren — Bass
