AMARANTHE - Release Cinematic Version Of "Strong" As New Single!

August 16, 2022

BUY / LISTEN TO 'STRONG (CINEMATIC VERSION)'

Swedish metal heroes AMARANTHE continue to showcase their versatility and eclectic musical taste. After having released a beautiful orchestral version of their power ballad "Crystalline" and a flamenco-tinged acoustic rendition of their banger "Adrenaline" they are now following up with a "cinematic" version of their hit single "Strong" on which - again - the heavy guitars make way for atmospheric synth layers and orchestral arrangements, giving the song a more laid-back and at the same time very enchanting theatrical feel. You can check out this new interpretation below.

BUY / LISTEN TO AMARANTHE - "STRONG (CINEMATIC VERSION)":
https://amaranthe.bfan.link/strong-cinematic

AMARANTHE comment:
"One of the true high points of the MANIFEST sessions was creating the bonus tracks - after being incredibly happy with the final mix of the main album, we still had an influx of creative energy left in us. The cinematic version of 'Strong' was born from just such a momentum, as we wanted to display a totally different side of the song, as well are our own musical output. We truly hope that you will enjoy this different and very epic side of AMARANTHE!"

MORE FROM AMARANTHE:Stream the single "Adrenalina (Acoustic Version)" here: https://bfan.link/amarantheadrenalina
Watch the official video for "PvP" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiX1Rc6dTJQ

Watch the official video for "Archangel" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fExpycwIrU

Watch the official video for "Fearless" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzPUBTR4L_4

AMARANTHE have spent the last decade establishing themselves as a formidable, positive, and fervently melodic force for metallic good. From their explosive self-titled debut in 2011 to the more sophisticated, streamlined likes of 2014’s Massive Addictive and its immaculate follow-up Maximalism (2016), AMARANTHE has masterfully blurred the lines between melodic metal, crushing brutality, cinematic sweep, and futuristic sparkle. Led by the endlessly ingenious songwriting of guitarist Olof Mörck and powerhouse vocalist Elize Ryd, their rise to prominence has been a joy to behold.

Widely acclaimed as a dazzling live act, the Swedes reached a new peak of creativity on 2018’s hugely successful Helix: an album that pushed the band’s vision to new heights, breadths, and depths, while showcasing the brilliance of Elize and her co-vocalist, recent recruit Nils Molin.

Not just a glorious return but a wholesale upgrade for their exuberant sound, Manifest is simply the most daring, dynamic and unforgettable album that AMARANTHE have released to date. The perfect antidote to the nagging anxieties plaguing us all in these troubled times, it’s a Technicolor celebration of metal’s ageless power, blazing with all of life’s colors and chaos, but delivered with utmost artistry and skill.

ANETTE OLZON (The Dark Element, ex-Nightwish) Releases New Single "Fantastic Fanatic"

August 29, 2021

New Album 'Strong' Coming September 10th via Frontiers Music SRL

ANETTE OLZON has released another single from her upcoming LP. Please enjoy the tremendous track "Fantastic Fanatic", which will be stuck in your head immediately after hearing it.

Olzon's new studio album, 'Strong', comes out September 10th, 2021 via Frontiers Music Srl on CD/LP/Digital. Pre-orders are available now at: https://orcd.co/anettestrong

Also out now:

“Parasite” (music video): https://youtu.be/eEbQWMOPBO0

“Sick Of You” (lyric video): https://youtu.be/fwVDWvxcvQk

This will be Anette's second solo album, following 2014's "Shine," and offers a harder, faster musical offering compared to the debut. More importantly, "Strong" stakes a claim for Anette’s well-deserved standing as one of the world's top female metal vocalists.

All in all, 'Strong' is an album that masters the borders between heaviness and hookiness, all while showing an artist who doesn't rest on her laurels, but heads boldly into the future.

LINE-UP:

Anette Olzon - Vocals

Magnus Karlsson - Guitars

Anders Köllerfors - Drums

Johan Husgafvel – Bass

ANETTE OLZON ANNOUNCES NEW SOLO ALBUM STRONG COMING SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

June 22, 2021

ANETTE OLZON ANNOUNCES NEW SOLO ALBUM "STRONG"

COMING SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

FIRST SINGLE & VIDEO, 'PARASITE' OUT TODAY

Current The Dark Element (and ex-Nightwish) vocalist Anette Olzon is set to release her new solo album, "Strong" via Frontiers Music Srl on September 10, 2021. Today, fans can get their first listen to new music with the release of the single and video for the track 'Parasite'. Watch the video below.

Pre-order/save "Strong" on CD/LP/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/anettestrong

“'Parasite' is a song about those who create disaster in this world with their lies, their schemes, their greed and hate. Hiding their intentions behind a respectable facade,” says Anette Olzon of the albums' first single. “Living in a world of a bit of chaos with a pandemic, crazy politics, violence, social media behavior and people venting their opinions upon others all the time is the foundation behind the idea of the lyrics for the album. Musically, I wanted a much heavier album, yet with strong melodies and took my inspiration from bands I like such as Dimmu Borgir and In Flames,” she continues.

The music for "Strong" was written and composed together with acclaimed Swedish guitarist and producer Magnus Karlsson. Together, Anette and Magnus managed to create an outstanding collection of songs which showcase Anette’s enormous vocal range alongside Karlsson’s incendiary riffs. The songs are heavy, but still quite melodic and contemporary in their approach to the genre style. Additionally, "Strong" is mixed by Jacob Hansen (Pretty Maids, Volbeat, The Dark Element, etc.).

All in all, “Strong” is an album that masters the borders between heaviness and hookiness, all while showing an artist who doesn't rest on her laurels, but heads boldly into the future.

LINE-UP:

Anette Olzon - Vocals

Magnus Karlsson - Guitars

Anders Köllerfors - Drums

Johan Husgafvel – Bass