North Carolina progressive alt-metal outfit STELLAR CIRCUITS have unveiled their latest single, ‘Wounded Healer,’ available now via Nuclear Blast Records.

Continuing the creative momentum established by their acclaimed album Phantom :: Phoenix and recent standalone single ‘Spotlight,’ ‘Wounded Healer’ fuses crushing heaviness with melodic and dissonant tension, mirroring the struggle between decay and redemption. Driven by themes of inner sickness and fragile transformation, it confronts the breaking point—where healing and destruction collide, and survival demands you make your move before you dissolve away.

Following the success of Phantom :: Phoenix, which further solidified the band's reputation for crafting immersive and emotionally resonant modern metal, STELLAR CIRCUITS continue to demonstrate why they remain one of the genre's most exciting and forward-thinking acts.

Stream ‘Wounded Healer’: https://sc.bfan.link/wounded-healer

‘WOUNDED HEALER’ LYRIC VISUALIZER BELOW:

Released in late 2025 to widespread praise from fans and critics alike, Phantom :: Phoenix represented a defining moment for STELLAR CIRCUITS, showcasing the band's ability to seamlessly merge progressive complexity, crushing heaviness, and cinematic atmosphere with deeply personal songwriting. The album explored themes of rebirth, perseverance, and self-discovery through tracks such as ‘I See Your Spirit,’ ‘Corridor,’ and ‘Bury The Ashes,’ further establishing the band's reputation for creating emotionally resonant music without sacrificing technical prowess or intensity.

Stream/Purchase Phantom :: Phoenix: https://sc.bfan.link/phantom-phoenix

About STELLAR CIRCUITS:

Stellar Circuits has rapidly become one of the most compelling voices in modern progressive metal. Following their acclaimed 2023 Nuclear Blast debut, Sight To Sound, the band has continued to push boundaries with a sound that balances crushing heaviness, immersive textures, and deeply personal songwriting. Known for their dynamic live performances, Stellar Circuits have toured extensively alongside acts such as Chevelle and Arch Echo, earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most captivating rising acts.

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

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

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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 Hørizøns, BEYOND 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.

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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)

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STELLAR CIRCUITS RELEASE NEW SINGLE 'WOUNDED HEALER'

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