BURNING WITCHES Unleashes Music Video for New Single “High Priestess Of The Night”

 
Swiss Heavy Metal Torchbearers BURNING WITCHES Unleash Music Video for New Single, “High Priestess Of The Night”
Watch HERE


New Album Inquisition out August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records
Pre-Order HERE

USA Tour Begins August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL


Swiss heavy metal act BURNING WITCHES have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, slated for release onAugust 22, 2025 via Napalm Records! 

Following the previously released album title track, this second single brings a powerful mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to the band’s signature witch-themed metal offerings. “High Priestess Of The Night” features a memorable chorus as well as a tasteful and melodic ’80s-style guitar solo. One can be sure, the band is set to perform this and many other new tracks on their upcoming live dates that can be found below!

BURNING WITCHES comment:
“We chose this good-vibed yet still heavy-themed, catchy mid-tempo song as a second single. This will be an ear catcher and a hip shaker for sure at live shows. This song is a must for everybody… it’s simple but it’s also the way of every Metalhead. If you are a Metalhead, you will like High Priestess Of The Night!” Watch the new music video for “High Priestess Of The Night” HERE: On their sixth studio offering, the band returns with a darker, more thunderous brew — diving headfirst into themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. Featuring 12 brand-new tracks, the album marks a bold new era: forged in the flames of power/heavy metal and sharpened by anthemic songwriting and epic instrumentation. 

When BURNING WITCHES takes the stage, the world trembles beneath their firestorm of heavy metal might! Following the classic heavy metal tones of their previous record, The Dark Tower (2023), Inquisition delivers tight production and an unrelenting onslaught of burning riffs, crushing drums, and vocal sorcery, driven by producers Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio, Pro-Pain, Destruction), and shaped by the songwriting of founding guitarist Romana Kalkuhl. 

With Inquisition, BURNING WITCHES unleashes their most focused and ferocious album yet, honoring classic heavy metal roots while diving into darker, more powerful territory. From mystical ballads to breakneck shred-fests, the album channels both the sacred and profane, the melodic and the menacing—a testament to a band unafraid to evolve, fight, and enchant!

Guitarist Romana Kalkuhl says about the album:
“As we celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary in 2025, I am very happy as well to announce our sixth album with pride and satisfaction. I am extremely happy to start the next chapter of our metal journey with my girls. The album Inquisition is for those of you who are into legends like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. Full of power, melodies, double bass drums, heavy riffs and speedy guitar solos, Inquisition is not only our style and lifestyle, it’s our life! From the beginning to the end, it’s the best of us.

We and our label Napalm Records are a huge supporter of vinyl records, so with passion and joy we chose some great editions to add to your collectables. Now it’s your time to pick your Inquisition!”

Pre-Order Inquisition HERE:



Inquisition track listing:
1. Sanguini Hominum
2. Soul Eater
3. Shame
4. The Spell Of The Skull
5. Inquisition
6. High Priestess Of The Night
7. Burn In Hell
8. Release Me
9. In For The Kill
10. In The Eye Of The Storm
11. Mirror, Mirror
12. Malus Maga

Inquisition will be available in the following formats:
– 1 CD Digipak
– 1 LP Black
– 1 LP Translucent Orange (GSA, CH)
– 1 LP Translucent Orange Black Splatter
– 1 LP Cross Red Black
– 2 LP Die Hard Gold Black Marbled (feat. 1 LP Inquisition + 1 LP The Night Of The Witch, 8p Booklet) – SOLD OUT!!
– Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD  + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)
– Music Cassette
– Digital Album [Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)]

BURNING WITCHES live:
USA:

08/30/25 – Pompano Beach – FL – Piper’s Pub
08/31/25 – Clearwater – FL – Road House
09/02/25 – Atlanta – GA – Masquerade
09/04/25 – Covington – KY – Madison Live
09/05/25 – Westland – MI – Token Lounge
09/06/25 – Columbus – OH – The King Of Clubs
09/07/25 – Cleveland – OH – Beachland Ballroom
09/09/25 – Pittsburgh – PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
09/10/25 – Harrisburg – PA – Club XL
09/11/25 – Philadelphia – PA – City Winery
09/12/25 – Teaneck – NJ – The Debonair Music Hall
09/13/25 – New Bedford – MA – The Vault
09/14/25 – Hampton Beach – NH – Wally’s
09/17/25 – Annapolis – MD – Rams Head On Stage
09/18/25 – Virginia Beach – VA – Elevation 27
09/20/25 – Sanford – FL – West End Trading Co

Europe:
Witches And Kings Tour 

Support: Hammer King

09.01.26 Milano – Legend Club IT
10.01.26 Obertraubling – Airport DE
11.01.26 Zlin – Masters Of Rock Cafe CZ
13.01.26 Rubigen – Mühle Hunziken CH
14.01.26 Brugg – Salzhaus CH
15.01.26 Basel – Sudhaus CH
16.01.26 Langenthal – Old Capitol CH
17.01.26 Zug – Galvanik CH
18.01.26 St.Gallen – Grabenhalle CH
19.01.26 Glarus – Kulturzentrum Hölastei CH
20.01.26 Monthey – Pont Rouge CH
21.01.26 Wetzikon – Kulturfabrik CH
23.01.26 London – The Dome UK
24.01.26 Birmingham – The Asylum  UK
25.01.26 Manchester – Academy 3 UK
27.01.26 Kortrijk – DVG Club BE
28.01.26 Paris – Backstage By The Mill FR
29.01.26 Essen – Turock DE
30.01.26 Kaiserslautern – Kammgarn DE
31.01.26 Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal DE
01.02.26 München – Backstage Halle DE 
03.02.26 Nürnberg – Hirsch DE
04.02.26 Leipzig – Hellraiser DE
05.02.26 Hannover – Musikzentrum DE
06.02.26 Hamburg – Logo DE
07.02.26 Uden – De Pul  NL
08.02.26 Heerlen – Nieuwe Nor NL
10.02.26 Lyon – Rock N Eat FR
11.02.26 Barcelona – Salamandra ESP
12.02.26 Murcia – Garaje ESP
13.02.26 Madrid – Revi Live  ESP
14.02.26 Vitoria – Urban Rock ESP

25.04.26 Reinhardshagen – Wezer Metal Meeting DE 
03.05.26 Diest – Hell Open Air BEL
09.05.26 Rautheim DE Rock In Rautheim DE
26.06.26 Oschersleben – Rock & Metal Dayz DE 

BURNING WITCHES are:
Romana Kalkuhl – Guitar
Laura Guldemond – Vocals
Courtney Cox – Guitar
Jay Grob – Bass
Lala Frischknecht – Drums

BURNING WITCHES online:
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TIKTOK
X
FACEBOOK
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Burning Witches Debuts New Video and Announces New Studio Album This Year


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Swiss Heavy Metal Force BURNING WITCHES Announces New Studio Album Inquisition + Reveals New Music Video for Title Track | Watch HERE

New Album Unleashes on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records
Pre-Order HERE

USA Tour Begins August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL!
[Photo Credit: Martin Rahn]

Swiss heavy metal powerhouse BURNING WITCHES have announced their new studio album, Inquisition, out August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records! On their sixth studio album, the band returns with a darker, more thunderous brew — diving headfirst into the themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. Featuring 12 brand-new tracks, the album marks a bold new era: forged in the flames of power/heavy metal, sharpened by anthemic songwriting and epic instrumentation.

A music video for the album’s title track has just premiered! This first single breaks open the gates with a tempest of high-energy power metal, as thunderous bass lines, pounding drums and twin guitars dripping in witchery support Laura Guldemond’s hair-raising vocals, channeling raw emotion and groove.

The band says about the track:
“We are happy to present you with this epic, classic heavy song full of depth and occult moments that go straight under your skin! From a dark time of mankind, this song was composed with respect to all blood that this time has poured. ‘Inquisition’ will stay as a song that moves our engine with power to do more and more…”
Watch the new music video for “Inquisition” HERE:


When BURNING WITCHES takes the stage, the world trembles beneath their firestorm of heavy metal might! Following the classic heavy metal tones of their previous record, The Dark Tower (2023), Inquisition delivers tight production and an unrelenting onslaught of burning riffs, crushing drums, and vocal sorcery, driven by producers Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio, Pro-Pain, Destruction), and shaped by the songwriting of founding guitarist Romana Kalkuhl.

With Inquisition, BURNING WITCHES unleashes their most focused and ferocious album yet, honoring classic heavy metal roots while diving into darker, more powerful territory. From mystical ballads to breakneck shred-fests, the album channels both the sacred and profane, the melodic and the menacing—a testament to a band unafraid to evolve, fight, and enchant!

Guitarist Romana Kalkuhl says about the album:
“As we celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary in 2025, I am very happy as well to announce our sixth album with pride and satisfaction. I am extremely happy to start the next chapter of our metal journey with my girls. The album Inquisition is for those of you who are into legends like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. Full of power, melodies, double bass drums, heavy riffs and speedy guitar solos, Inquisition is not only our style and lifestyle, it’s our life! From the beginning to the end, it’s the best of us.”

“We and our label Napalm Records are a huge supporter of vinyl records, so with passion and joy we chose some great editions to add to your collectables. Now it’s your time to pick your Inquisition!”
Pre-Order Inquisition HERE:

Inquisition track listing:
1. Sanguini Hominum
2. Soul Eater
3. Shame
4. The Spell Of The Skull
5. Inquisition
6. High Priestess Of The Night
7. Burn In Hell
8. Release Me
9. In For The Kill
10. In The Eye Of The Storm
11. Mirror, Mirror
12. Malus Maga

Inquisition will be available in the following formats:
– 1 CD Digipak
– 1 LP Black
– 1 LP Translucent Orange (GSA, CH)
– 1 LP Translucent Orange Black Splatter
– 1 LP Cross Red Black
– 2 LP Die Hard Gold Black Marbled (feat. 1 LP Inquisition + 1 LP The Night Of The Witch, 8p Booklet)
– Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD  + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)
– Music Cassette
– Digital Album [Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)] BURNING WITCHES live:
USA:

08/30/25 – Pompano Beach – FL – Piper’s Pub
08/31/25 – Clearwater – FL – Road House
09/02/25 – Atlanta – GA -Masquerade
09/04/25 – Covington – KY – Madison Live
09/05/25 – Westland – MI – Token Lounge
09/06/25 – Columbus – OH – The King Of Clubs
09/07/25 – Cleveland – OH – Beachland Ballroom
09/09/25 – Pittsburgh – PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
09/10/25 – Harrisburg – PA – Club XL
09/11/25 – Philadelphia – PA – City Winery
09/12/25 – Teaneck – NJ – The Debonair Music Hall
09/13/25 – New Bedford – MA – The Vault
09/14/25 – Hampton Beach – NH – Wally’s
09/17/25 – Annapolis – MD – Rams Head On Stage
09/18/25 – Virginia Beach – VA – Elevation 27
09/20/25 – Sanford – FL – West End Trading Co

Europe:
Witches And Kings Tour 

Support: Hammer King

09.01.26 Milano – Legend Club IT
10.01.26 Obertraubling – Airport DE
11.01.26 Zlin – Masters Of Rock Cafe CZ
13.01.26 Rubigen – Mühle Hunziken CH
14.01.26 Brugg – Salzhaus CH
15.01.26 Basel – Sudhaus CH
16.01.26 Langenthal – Old Capitol CH
17.01.26 Zug – Galvanik CH
18.01.26 St.Gallen – Grabenhalle CH
19.01.26 Glarus – Kulturzentrum Hölastei CH
20.01.26 Monthey – Pont Rouge CH
21.01.26 Wetzikon – Kulturfabrik CH
23.01.26 London – The Dome UK
24.01.26 Birmingham – The Asylum  UK
25.01.26 Manchester – Academy 3 UK
27.01.26 Kortrijk – DVG Club BE
28.01.26 Paris – Backstage By The Mill FR
29.01.26 Essen – Turock DE
30.01.26 Kaiserslautern – Kammgarn DE
31.01.26 Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal DE
01.02.26 München – Backstage Halle DE 
03.02.26 Nürnberg – Hirsch DE
04.02.26 Leipzig – Hellraiser DE
05.02.26 Hannover – Musikzentrum DE
06.02.26 Hamburg – Logo DE
07.02.26 Uden – De Pul  NL
08.02.26 Heerlen – Nieuwe Nor NL
10.02.26 Lyon – Rock N Eat FR
11.02.26 Barcelona – Salamandra ESP
12.02.26 Murcia – Garaje ESP
13.02.26 Madrid – Revi Live  ESP
14.02.26 Vitoria – Urban Rock ESP

25.04.26 Reinhardshagen – Wezer Metal Meeting DE 
03.05.26 Diest – Hell Open Air BEL
09.05.26 Rautheim DE Rock In Rautheim DE
26.06.26 Oschersleben – Rock & Metal Dayz DE 

BURNING WITCHES are:
Romana Kalkuhl – Guitar
Laura Guldemond – Vocals
Courtney Cox – Guitar
Jay Grob – Bass
Lala Frischknecht – Drums

BURNING WITCHES online:
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
X
FACEBOOK
NAPALM RECORDS

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Pagan Metal Band ARKONA Unveil Eerie and Epic New Single

 
Pagan Metal Quintet ARKONA Surprise with Eerie New Single Cectpa | Watch the Official Music Video HERE!

           Order Your Copy of the Latest Album, Kob’ | Save Your Copy HERE!



[photo credit: Edaliana Rennenkampf]

Following the critically acclaimed release of their apocalyptic concept album Kob’ (2023), pagan folk metal visionaries ARKONA return with a mesmerizing new single, “Cectpa” (English: Sister). Unveiling a darker, more introspective side, the track conjures a haunting atmosphere through solemn organ melodies, doom-tinged riffs, and the ethereal voice of frontwoman Masha Scream. Accompanied by an official music video, “Cectpa” weaves an emotional tale of inner grief and spiritual reckoning, continuing ARKONA’s tradition of blending folkloric mysticism with metal’s raw intensity.

After a successful 2023 that included a tour with labelmates Patriarkh (ex-Batushka) and a well-received appearance at Summer Breeze Open Air in 2024, ARKONA now set out on their Summer Rituals tour across Europe. From intimate venues to major festival stages, the band continues to bring their intense blend of Slavic pagan tradition, blackened metal, and theatrical performance to devoted audiences. With over two decades of evolution behind them, ARKONA remain a commanding force—fierce, emotional, and spiritually resonant.

ARKONA about the new single “Cectpa”:
“The song ‘Cectpa’ (Sister) is a non-album single, which was spontaneously written by Maria specifically for the student who is learning vocal skills from her.
Conceptually, the song tells about the deep mental anguish of a person who is on the verge of going into oblivion with the help of fire, which is eating away at the exhausted body from the inside. Sestra is the anguish which acts as a twin sister, the personification of her own internal mental suffering, and the heroine of the song has a dialogue with her, and ultimately says goodbye to her when death finally captures the heroine in its arms.       
  

The single cover artwork, created by the artists Rotten Fantom, fully reflects the concept of the song, visualizing its content in dark philosophical tones.

The musical accompaniment is extraordinarily doom metal, closely echoing the melodic line and folk choral voices of traditional Arkona. It’s recommended for those who loved the songs such as ‘Strela’, ‘Oh, Pechal’-Toska’, ‘Zimushka’.”

Watch the official music video for “Cectpa” HERE:

ARKONA Summer rituals over Europe:
26.06.25 CZ – Spálené Poříčí / Basinfire Fest
27.06.25 RO – Timișoara / Road Patrol Open Air
28.06.25 RO – Cluj-Napoca / Machines Venue
29.06.25 RO – Bucharest / Quantic
04.07.25 HU – Budapest / Rock Maraton Fest
05.07.25 BE – Ghent / Litha Fest
06.07.25 DE – Weinheim / Café Central
17.07.25 FR – Montpellier / Secret Place
18.07.25 PT – Vila Nova de Famalicão / Laurus Nobilis Fest
19.07.25 NL – Amstelveen / P60
 
ARKONA are:
Masha “Scream” – Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion
Sergei “Lazar” – Guitars
Ruslan “Kniaz” – Bass
Vladimir “Volk” – Wind Instruments
Alexander Smirnov – Drums

ARKONA online:
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FACEBOOK
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CANDLEMASS Celebrates 40th Anniversary With New EP, “Black Star”, Out May 9, 2025




40 Years of Doom!

 CANDLEMASS Celebrates 40th Anniversary With New EP,
Black Star, Out May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records
Pre-Order Starts NOW

 
Watch the Anniversary Trailer HERE
[photo credit: Linda Åkerberg]
Swedish godfathers of epic doom CANDLEMASS celebrate their 40th anniversary of pioneering the genre with a four-track EP, Black Star. Packed with craterous riffs, this celebration of doom metal mastery is set for release on May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records.
 
With Black Star, the genre-defying band unveils two brand-new songs alongside two cover versions of timeless classics. The EP will be available in various formats, including a strictly limited vinyl edition featuring a 12-page vinyl booklet, an A3 poster, and a tote bag.
 
CANDLEMASS mastermind Leif Edling comments:
“Not all bands get to see their 40th birthday and it certainly hasn’t been an easy ride. But many ups and downs later, we stand here as survivors, veterans even… a bit scarred perhaps? Still ready though to unleash another piece of doom-laden metal upon an unsuspecting world. You have to do something when you turn 40, right? Anyway, as always, it’s been fun recording some new stuff as well as covering a couple of old favorites.”

Title track, “Black Star”, blends haunting melodies with deeply introspective lyrics, brought to life by the dark, romantic voice of vocalist Johan Länquist. Songwriter Leif Edling’s lyrics delve into themes of existential struggle, temptation, and the allure of darkness — creating an intense atmosphere imbued with CANDLEMASS’ signature sound. The second new track, “Corridors Of Chaos”, marks a true old school instrumental containing both classic metal riffing and stunning guitar playing by Lars Johansson, showcasing the band’s mastery of dynamics. Adding to this tribute, CANDLEMASS delivers a cover of Black Sabbath’s iconic “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”, taking listeners back to 1973. This is followed by their rendition of Pentagram’s classic “Forever My Queen”, further cementing CANDLEMASS’ remarkable contribution to shaping the genre into what it is today.
Prepare for 40 years of epic doom and watch the
anniversary trailer 
NOW:
Black Star tracklist:
1. Black Star
2. Corridors Of Chaos
3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
4. Forever My Queen
Black Star will be available in the following formats:
1LP Gatefold BLACK ORANGE SPLATTER (incl. vinyl booklet (12pp), A3 poster, tote bag) – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive, strictly limited to 400 copies
1LP Gatefold BLACK
1CD Digisleeve
Digital Album

[1LP Gatefold BLACK ORANGE SPLATTER (incl. vinyl booklet (12pp), A3 poster, tote bag) –
 Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive, strictly limited to 400 copies]



Get your copy of Black Star HERE:
CANDLEMASS Live 2025
20.-21.06.25 DE – Daun Rengen / Der Detze Rockt
25.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons of Rock
04.07.25 TR – Istanbul / Headbangers Weekend
20.07.25 IT – Cremona / Luppolo In Rock Festival
30.07.-02.08.25 NO – Bergen / Beyond the Gates Festival
08.-09.08.25 FI – Helsinki / Helsinki Metal Festival
08.-10.08.25 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz
12.-13.09.25 GR – Athens / Rock Hard Festival
01.11.25 SE – Stockholm / Berns
06.12.25 UK – Wolverhampton / Bloodstock Winter Gathering
 
CANDLEMASS are:
Johan Länquist – Vocals
Lars Johansson – Lead Guitar
Mappe Björkman – Rhythm Guitar
Leif Edling – Bass
Janne Lind – Drums
 
CANDLEMASS online:
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Press Release: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announce Physical Edition of Live Album, Armada Live Over Europe, out July 4, 2025 via Napalm Records

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announce Physical Edition of Live Album, Armada Live Over Europe, out July 4, 2025 via Napalm Records | Pre-Order HERE!
 
Electrifying Live Video for “Armada” Unveiled | Watch HERE!
 
On Extended North America Tour in April!
[photo credit: Robert Eikelpoth, edited by Blake Armstrong]
Pirates never rest, nor do the raging seas! Following the triumphant release of Pirates II – Armada and the ongoing success of their Armada Live Over Europe series, international symphonic metal frontrunners VISIONS OF ATLANTIS set sail once again with their brand-new live video, “Armada”, recorded during their electrifying performance in Graz, Austria. The new video is part of their exciting the digital live series Armada Live Over Europe. By releasing live songs and videos over the past weeks, the quintet has kept excitement levels at an all-time high. Now, the digital series culminates in the live album Armada Live Over Europe set for release via Napalm Records on July 4, 2025. The live album captures the explosive energy of a VISIONS OF ATLANTIS live show, allowing listeners to relive the incomparable spirit of their recent tour from the comfort of home.
 
2024 was a triumphant year for the international symphonic metal frontrunners VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. The release of their latest full-length album, Pirates II – Armada, marks the band’s most successful record to date, climbing to top positions on international charts, including #5 on the German and Austrian Official Album Charts, #4 on the UK Rock & Metal Charts, and #2 on the US Hard Music Album Charts, to name a few. The summer and fall were filled with extensive touring, enchanting their devoted fans across Europe and the UK.
 
For fans in North America, the live album will be the perfect way to warm up for VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’ upcoming tour, taking place in April 2025. Tickets for this adventurous ride are on sale now, and fans won’t want to miss the unique VIP upgrade, which includes an exclusive acoustic set performed for a small audience before the show—creating memories to last a lifetime!
 
Pirate Queen Clémentine states:
“Today we end this wonderful live series with our battle chant! For so many weeks, we have had great pleasure gathering online with our sailors, sharing memories and anecdotes from our latest European Armada tour. Now, we are looking ahead to the next adventure appearing on the horizon: the North American Armada tour! We’re very excited to bring our tales again to the other side of the Atlantic. See you very soon!”
“High drama, hard-hitting heaviness, and gentle, spinetingling beauty. Visions of Atlantis have proven that ‘pirate metal’ is much more than a silly gimmick.”
– Metal Hammer, 2024 VISIONS OF ATLANTIS deliver tales of high-seas adventure through cinematic symphonic metal anthems, swiftly rising as high as a Jolly Rancher flag since the band’s humble beginnings in August 2000. Since the band’s inception, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS has boasted dual vocal power from a male and female vocalist, co-captained today with Clémentine Delauney and Michele Guaitoli at the helm. Both possess captivating range, seamlessly switching from intimate melody to soaring operatic thunder.
 
Christian Douscha’s guitar work helps forge a brilliant future for the symphonic metal genre. Nintendo-obsessed Herbert Glos punctuates the proceedings with bass lines as rhythmic as the sea. Steady band cofounder and drummer Thomas Caser anchors the sound with powerful percussion.
 
Songs like “Melancholy Angel”“Clocks”“Legions of the Seas” and “Master of the Hurricane” helped establish the band as symphonic metal royalty. Through their pair of critically acclaimed masterworks, Pirates (2022) and Pirates II—Armada (2024), the band took listeners on immersive adventures. Each swashbuckling track serves as a metaphor for perseverance, passion, and emotion.
 
The Pirates era is majestically celebrated across the multipart Armada Live Over Europe (2025). Culled from professional recordings captured at multiple tour stops, the collection showcases VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’ visceral prowess, power, and dynamic connection to its loyal audience.
 
Kicking off with its title track and standout song, “Return to Lemuria”, The Deep & The Dark (2018) introduced Delauney, Douscha, and Glos to fans worldwide. Guaitoli completed the band’s best-known lineup on Wanderers (2019), which featured massive fan-favorite anthems, including “Heroes of the Dawn,” “A Journey to Remember” and “Nothing Lasts Forever.” 
 
The new era began in earnest with Pirates. “They build the perfect musical platform for one of the finest dual vocal performances I have ever heard,” wrote Metal Rules in a 5/5 review. Praise for Pirates II – Armada was similarly enthusiastic from Metal Hammer and Distorted Sound. “Over 25 years and eight studio albums, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have established themselves as the pristine epitome of symphonic metal,” wrote Blabbermouth. “Setting sail has seldom been more entertaining.”
 
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS continue to captivate Europe and North and South America with each successive trek- whether headlining or performing at major festivals like Wacken, Bloodstock, ProgPower USA, the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, and the Sabaton Cruise. Armada LIVE Over Europe is a masterclass in performance and a harbinger of the adventures to come for VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. All aboard!

Vocalist Clémentine about the album:
“We’re delighted to keep the magic of our live shows alive with this long-awaited release! Now, everyone who has attended one or more shows on our 2024 ARMADA tour can relive the experience at home. We love how our songs from our latest albums are energized and empowered by the live conditions and how the crowd becomes a part of the show, singing and chanting with us all along. This was definitely a tour to remember for us, and we are very happy to have this record as a lifetime souvenir.”
Make sure to pre-order your copy (physical edition) of Armada Live Over Europe HERE!
[Earbook 36p]VISIONS OF ATLANTIS live: 
Armada Over North America
02.04.25 US – Mechanicsburg / Lovedrafts
03.04.25 US – Baltimore / Ottobar
04.04.25 US – Pittsburgh / Preserving Underground
05.04.25 US – New York / Meadows
06.04.25 US – Cambridge / Middle East
08.04.25 CA – Quebec City / La Source Martinière
09.04.25 CA – Toronto / Lee’s Palace
10.04.25 US – Detroit / The Sanctuary
11.04.25 US – Joliet / The Forge
12.04.25 US – St. Paul / Turf Club
14.04.25 CA – Edmonton / Starlite
15.04.25 CA – Calgary / Dickens
16.04.25 US – Seattle / El Corazon
17.04.25 US – Portland / The Bossanova Ballroom
18.04.25 US – San Francisco / DNA Lounge
19.04.25 US – Los Angeles / Whisky A Go Go
21.04.25 US – San Diego / Brick By Brick
24.04.25 US – Las Vegas / The Usual Place
25.04.25 US – Phoenix / The Rebel Lounge
26.04.25 US – Salt Lake City / Soundwell
27.04.25 US – Denver / Oriental Theater
28.04.25 US – El Paso / Rockhouse Bar & Grill
29.04.25 US – Dallas / Granada Theater
 
VIP Upgrades are available for every show!
Tickets & VIP Upgrades available HERE

European Summer Shows:
16-17.05.25 DE – Runkel / Pirate Fest
26-28.06.25 RO – Mangalia / Odyssea Rock Fusion Fest
28.06.25 CH – Grenchen / Summerside Festival
30.06.25 IT – San Polo d’Enza / Bilbao*
03.07.25 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch*
02-05.07.25 DE – Ballenstedt / RockHarz Festival
06.07.25 NL – Helmond / Pirate Metal Party
08.07.25 DE – Memmingen / Kaminwerk*
09.07.25 SI – Ljubljana / Kino Siska*
14-16.08.25 CZ – Moravský Krumlov / Rock Castle Festival
16.08.25 DE – Regensburg / Summerstage Eventhall
30.08.25 AT – Graz / Metal on the Hill
24.09.25 FI – Tampere / Olympia
25.09.25 FI – Helsinki / Korjaamo
(* supporting Gloryhammer)


VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are:
Clémentine Delauney – Vocals
Michele Guaitoli – Vocals
Christian Douscha – Guitars
Herbert Glos – Bass
Thomas Caser – Drums
 
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS online:
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All-Female Melodic Death Metal act FRANTIC AMBER premieres “Hell’s Belle” video single taken off upcoming studio album “Death Becomes Her”!



All-Female Melodic Death Metal act FRANTIC AMBER premieres “Hell’s Belle” video single taken off upcoming studio album “Death Becomes Her”!

Swedish all-female melodic death metal band FRANTIC AMBER is currently gearing up for the release of their much-awaited, third studio album, entitled “Death Becomes Her”, due out on April 4, 2025 via  ROAR. Coming on CD, Vinyl and in Digital formats, you can now pre-order the band’s forthcoming rager right here: https://franticamber.rpm.link/deathPR

After FRANTIC AMBER just recently unleashed a first track taken off “Death Becomes Her”, the furious “Jolly Jane”, now, the band is premiering a new video clip for their latest single “Hell’s Belle”!

““Death Becomes Her” is a concept album about female serial killers and includes different kinds of killers and categories of serial killers,” the band states. ““Hell’s Belle” Gunness was a particularly gruesome Black Widow type serial killer, who lured unsuspecting men to her Indiana farm with promises of love, only to poison and dismember them for their money. She also orchestrated multiple insurance frauds and many suspicious deaths, including those of her husbands and children. Her gruesome legacy, spanning from 1884 to 1908, left a trail of at least 14 confirmed victims, with estimates reaching as high as 40 murders. Belle most probably faked her own death by burning down her farm, leaving behind a headless corpse and a farm full of buried body parts. The song “Hell’s Belle” has a lot of black metal inspiration and combines a waltz with blast beats giving it a ruthless sway. We also incorporated a lot of orchestra to set the mood and tone together with the guitar melodies and tremolo. The lyrics tell the story of Belle Gunness and her bloody activities on her farm. The writing style is brutal with a little tongue-in-cheek undertones and the vocals have a wide range going from vicious growls to a little sprinkle of clean classical vocals in a three-part-harmony.”

“Hell’s Belle” is out now and available for streaming via all digital services at:https://franticamber.rpm.link/hellPR

 Watch the video clip premiering HERE


FRANTIC AMBER started in 2008 as a project in Stockholm by founding guitarist Mary Siebecke with the intention to form an all-female metal band. At first it was an experiment through various genres and with clean vocals. It wasn’t until 2010, with the recruitment of Danish ballet dancer Elizabeth Andrews on extreme/clean vocals and lyric writing, as well as Japanese vocal and guitar teacher Mio Jäger handling lead guitar and main songwriting, that the identity of FRANTIC AMBER started to take its shape into the melodic death metal beast they are known as today.

Their music can best be described as Melodic Brutal Death Metal with Thrash, Black, Progressive, Heavy Metal and Symphonic elements. The thunderous bass together with the technicality and power of the drums provide the backbone, while the guitar’s shredding and soaring melodies complete the soundscape together with the powerful and aggressive vocals.

FRANTIC AMBER’s first EP, “Wrath Of Judgement”, was released in 2010 and landed them the opportunity to play live on national TV at the prestigious “P3 Guld” awards. Gaining momentum the band toured in Europe with SIX FEET UNDER among others, followed by releasing three videos for the songs “Wrath Of Judgement”, “Bleeding Sanity” and “Ghost”. In 2012 they won the Swedish Wacken Metal Battle and got to play a show at the huge W:O:A festival.

With two much-acclaimed full length records under their belt, “Burning Insight” and “Bellatrix”, several single releases and millions of streams and Youtube views, FRANTIC AMBER have played numerous festivals and toured all across Europe, Scandinavia as well as Japan, Russia and even played the largest festival in Colombia “Rock al Parque”. They have shared stages with bands like BEHEMOTH, EXODUS, SABATON, EXCITER, HAMMERFALL, CARACH ANGREN, DARK TRANQUILITY, UNLEASHED, TAAKE, INSOMNIUM, MYRKUR, AT THE GATES and TARJA to name just a few. In 2023, they were nominated by IMPALA as one of three Swedish acts to be included in the worldwide “100 Artists to watch” program that year.

Now, the time has finally come: On April 4thFRANTIC AMBER will release their hotly-anticipated new album “Death Becomes Her”, an incredible, unique and brutal beast, with eleven amazing tracks, that will definitely blow your speakers and minds!

Pre-order the album HERE!

“Death Becomes Her” track listing:
01 – El Orfanato (Intro) 
02 – Bloodbath 
03 – Black Widow 
04 – Death Becomes Her 
05 – Hell’s Belle 
06 – Angel Maker 
07 – Jolly Jane
08 – Gore Candy 
09 – The Butcheress 
10 – In The Garden Of Bones 
11 – Epitaphium (Outro)

FRANTIC AMBER is:
Mio Jäger – Guitars 
Elizabeth Andrews – Vocals 
Madeleine Gullberg Husberg – Bass 
Laura Hernandez – Drums

FRANTIC AMBER live:
2025-04-04 Frantic Amber “Death Becomes Her” Release Fest at Encore – Sundbyberg, Sweden
 2025-05-02 Karmøygeddon Metal Festival in Kopervik, Norway
 2025-07-04 Metal Mayhem in Mariehamn, Åland
 2025-07-25 NoExcuse Festival in Sätila, Sweden
 2025-07-26 Bulgasal Metal Fest in Västerås, Sweden
 2025-11-08 House of Metal in Umeå, Sweden

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Melodeath All Female Band Frantic Amber

Austrian All-Woman Hard Rock Powerhouse VULVARINE Unveils New Single “The Drugs, the Love and the Pain”

Official news from Napalm Records!

[Photo credit: Mark Morgan]

Get ready for a firestorm of hard rock fury! Fierce Austrian hard rockers VULVARINE are set to shake things up with their new single and album opener, “The Drugs, the Love and the Pain”, taken from their upcoming studio album, Fast Lane, out on March 28, 2025 via Napalm Records!

“The Drugs, the Love and the Pain” kicks off VULVARINE’s album with an electrifying fusion of punk attitude, hard rock grit, and heavy metal intensity. Bursting with raw energy and rebellious spirit, the track delivers soaring melodies and hard-hitting riffs that embody the highs and lows of euphoria, chaos, and resilience. With its anthemic hooks and relentless drive, this powerhouse sets the tone for an adrenaline-fueled ride through the band’s bold and unapologetic sound.

The track debuts just in time for VULVARINE to bring their signature rock’n’roll to cities across Europe on the second leg of Thundermother’s Dirty & Divine tour, also featuring Napalm Records label mates Cobra Spell.
 
VULVARINE on their new single “The Drugs, the Love and the Pain”:
“The song takes you on a ‘rock ‘n’ roller coaster ride’ between euphoria and chaos, exploring where these emotions come from – be it substance abuse, heartbreak, or inner struggles. It resolves with a message of hope, reminding us that all feelings are temporary and will eventually lead to a brighter, clearer state of mind.”
Check out “The Drugs, the Love and the Pain” HERE:
Influenced by bands such as Girlschool, The Runaways and The Donnas, VULVARINE defines their own sound as “vulvarock”: a unique fusion of high energy rock’n’roll, heavy metal and glam, topped up with punk and blues elements. Following their debut album, Unleashed (2020), and the 2023’s Witches Brew EP, on Fast Lane, VULVARINE head full speed into a new adventure filled with adrenaline and authenticity.
 
VULVARINE on the new album:
Fast Lane captures the whirlwind of creativity and energy that has driven us as a band. The album came together in an intense but exciting process, where we pushed our limits, worked with incredible people, and poured everything we had into the music. Signing with Napalm Records is a huge milestone, and we’re ready to hit the fast lane and dive headfirst into this new adventure.”
While remaining uncompromising and real, VULVARINE impresses with a variety of soundscapes on Fast Lane. The explosive opening track “The Drugs, the Love and the Pain” sets the scene for the rest of the album: rebellious, action-packed, raw, punky – and irresistibly catchy. “Ancient Soul” shows the softer side of VULVARINE while “Demons” dives into darker waters. VULVARINE’s strong rhythm section shines especially bright on “Alright Tonight”, and “Equal, Not the Same” is particularly refreshing and empowering. “Fool”, co-written with German producer Felix Heldt (Dominum, Feuerschwanz, Visions Of Atlantis), surprises with a different tone while remaining true to the sound and spirit of the band. “Polly the Trucker” is an ode to the highway, a classic rock’n’roll anthem with a modern touch, featuring raspy vocals and incredible guitars. VULVARINE brings in yet another highlight with an electrifying cover of Modern Talking’s “Cheri Cheri Lady”, featuring a powerful guitar solo from Thundermother’s Filippa Nässil, before wrapping the album up with pensive track “She’ll Come Around”.
 
On Fast LaneVULVARINE soars to the next level with both songwriting and high-quality production without losing their edge. The album was produced in Vienna and Wiener Neustadt as a collaboration of three different producers: Thomas Zwanzger of Stressstudio, Dietmar Baumgartner of Sonar Music Productions and Engel Mayr (formerly of Russkaja) of Studio Mäusepalast, resulting in a cohesive work and VULVARINE’s strongest album yet. Fast Lane is a multifaceted and honest high-octane rock’n’roll extravaganza with no filler: the 11-track offering is packed with the very best of one of the most promising bands in the scene.
 Fast Lane tracklisting:
1. The Drugs, the Love and the Pain
2. Ancient Soul
3. Heads Held High
4. Demons
5. Alright Tonight
6. Equal, Not the Same
7. Fool
8. Polly the Trucker
9. Dark Red
10. Cheri Cheri Lady (feat. Filippa Nässil)
11. She’ll Come Around
 
Fast Lane will be available in the following formats:
1-LP Translucent Orange – ltd. to 400 copies worldwide
1-CD Digisleeve
Digital Album

Pre-Order your copy of Fast Lane NOW:
[1-LP Translucent Orange – ltd. to 400 copies worldwide]
VULVARINE live 2025:
 
Dirty & Divine Tour EU/UK – Supporting Thundermother
w/ Cobra Spell
21.03.25 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
22.03.25 DE – Berlin / Festsaal Kreuzberg
23.03.25 PL – Warsaw / Niebo
25.03.25 CZ – Prague / Strom Club
26.03.25 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra Blue Stage
28.03.25 AT – Vienna / Szene Wien
29.03.25 DE – Munich / Backstage
30.03.25 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
01.04.25 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
02.04.25 DE – Bochum / Zeche
04.04.25 DE – Obertraubling / Airport-Eventhall
05.04.25 DE – Hanover / Capitol
06.04.25 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg – Pandora
 
Festivals 2025:
21.06.24 AT – Ried im Innkreis / KiK Open Air Festival
23.07.24 SI – Tolmin / Tolminator Festival

VULVARINE are:
Bea Heartbeat – Drums
Robin Redbreast – Bass
Sandy Dee – Guitar
Suzy Q – Vocals

VULVARINE online: 
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New Album ‘Give Us The Moon’ by The Night Flight Orchestra Set for Release





THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA Unveils Title Track from Upcoming Album | Check Out the Lyric Video for “Give Us The Moon” HERE!

Cinematic Seventh Album, Give Us The Moon, out January 31, 2025 via Napalm Records | Pre-Order NOW!

[Photo credit: Linda Florin]

Leading AOR force THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA present the title track of their cinematic seventh album, Give Us The Moon, out January 31, 2025 via Napalm Records! “Give Us The Moon” features a catchy singalong chorus, sure to convince fans old and new. The new single arrives with a lyric video.

Founded in 2007 by members of high-profile bands such as Soilwork, Arch Enemy and Mean Streak, over the years, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA has garnered millions of streams, earned Swedish Grammis nominations and built a reputation for dynamic live performances internationally through touring and massive festival shows such as Wacken Open Air. The band is set to continue winning over international live audiences on their European and Scandinavian headline tours this winter and spring. Grab your tickets now, check out “Give Us The Moon” below and make sure to pre-order your copy of the new album!

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA comments:
“‘Give Us The Moon’ is the title track and guiding star that slides across the dance floor and into the night. It also speaks of our human need and longing to be somewhere else, and our notion that there must be something more out there – something grander, something more gratifying and mysterious.

Give Us The Moon takes the listener on an exciting sonic journey, balancing between uplifting escapism and captivating stories inspired by real life events. The album’s themes span the likes of heroines and temptresses to liberation and romantic nostalgia, set to backdrops of abandoned cities and cosmic tides.

The intro track “Final Call” sets the scene for Give Us The Moon before impressive opening track “Stratus” is followed by the beautifully nostalgic “Shooting Velvet”. The intro of “Like The Beating Of A Heart” captures the listener from its first notes, leading into an irresistibly catchy chorus. Massive “Melbourne, May I?” is a classic THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA anthem, featuring captivating solos that are equally prominent on following track “Miraculous”. THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA slows it down for the emotional “Paloma”, before again diving into different soundscapes on the exciting, uplifting “Cosmic Tide”. The band continues their trademark of name-dropping streets and cities on “A Paris Point Of View”, that features fascinating instrumentation including particularly 80s-inspired keys and groovy bass. Sentimental “Runaways” feels like a part of a movie, only partially because of the attention-grabbing intro track before the first notes. THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA gets the tempo up once more for “Way To Spend The Night” before epic closing track “Stewardess, Empress, Hot Mess (And The Captain Of Pain)” wraps up THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA’s most cinematic masterpiece so far.

Give Us The Moon is free from the limitations of one genre or style, although many of the soundscapes of the album draw inspiration from the 80s, making the album a varied, exciting adventure. Give Us The Moon is produced by THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA and Sebastian Forslund, who also mixed the album, and is mastered by Plec Johansson at award-winning The Panic Room Studios. To celebrate the release of the new full-length, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA will embark on a full European tour in late January 2025. Boarding is completed – fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the flight!

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA about their new album:
“We have never worked harder on an album before and what a journey it’s been. We feel that this album has it all and there’s no way we could have done any better. It’s an explosion of emotions and cinematic landscapes where you’ll be catapulted into space and then land smoothly while feeling right at home. It will be your haven and your grand escape all at once. We hope you will connect to this album with every fiber of your body and mind, just like we do. Please do enjoy Give Us The Moon!”Pre-Order Your Copy Of Give Us The Moon NOW:

[Cover Art: Giorgia Carteri]

Give Us The Moon tracklisting:
1. Final Call (Intro)
2. Stratus
3. Shooting Velvet
4. Like The Beating Of A Heart
5. Melbourne, May I?
6. Miraculous
7. Paloma
8. Cosmic Tide
9. Give Us The Moon
10. A Paris Point Of View
11. Runaways
12. Way To Spend The Night
13. Stewardess, Empress, Hot Mess (And The Captain Of Pain)

Moon Over Europe 2025 Tour
Support: Metalite, Tragedy
30.01.25 NL – Tilburg / 13
31.01.25 FR – Lyon / O Totem Live
01.02.25 UK – London / Garage
02.02.25 FR – Paris / Petit Bain
04.02.25 ES – Bilbao / Sana27
05.02.25 PT – Lisbon / Lisboa Au Vivo
07.02.25 ES – Madrid / Mon
08.02.25 ES – Barcelona / Wolf
11.02.25 IT – Milan / Legend Club
13.02.25 HU – Budapest / Durer Kert
14.02.25 AT – Vienna / Szene
15.02.25 DE – Munich / Backstage
16.02.25 CZ – Prague / Futurum
18.02.25 CH – Aarau / KIFF
19.02.25 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal
20.02.25 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
21.02.25 DE – Karlsruhe / Substage
22.02.25 DE – Berlin / Frannz Club
24.02.25 DE – Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli

Moon Over Scandinavia 2025 Tour
27.02.25 SE – Uppsala / Katalin
28.02.25 SE – Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
01.03.25 SE – Gothenburg / Gothenburg Filmstudios*
06.03.25 DK – Copenhagen / Vega
07.03.25 SE – Norrköping / Arbis
08.03.25 SE – Malmö / Plan B
*w/ NESTOR

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA is:
Björn Strid – Vocals
Sharlee D’Angelo – Bass
Jonas Källsbäck – Drums
Sebastian Forslund – Guitar, Percussions
John Lönnmyr – Keys
Rasmus Ehrnborn – Guitar
Anna Brygard  – Backing Vocals
Åsa Lundman  – Backing Vocals

THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA online:
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Canadian Melodic Metallers Lutharo Announce New Album and Release New Single

LUTHARO Announces New Album Chasing Euphoria, Releases New Single
Watch “Time To Rise” HERE
Melodic metal outfit LUTHARO returns with a cacophony of all that is metal! The Canadian metallers bring forth their signature mixture of traditional heavy metal, melodic death metal, thrash metal and more on their latest effort, Chasing Euphoria, the follow-up to their critically lauded debut full-length Hiraeth. Due out March 15th 2024 via Atomic Fire Records, Chasing Euphoria is as destructive and violent as it is soaring and captivating. Pre-orders are available HERE. 

Today the band has also shared a new single and video for “Time To Rise.” The video is an intimate look inside behind the scenes at the band’s practice and rehearsal. 

The band elaborates on the album: “We are beyond excited to finally announce our second full length album “Chasing Euphoria” will be released on March 15th 2024! This album is very near and dear to our hearts as it has brought out the most emotion in us to date! We laughed, we cried and we put everything we have into this album. So when you listen to these songs, know you are taking a piece of us with you.”

And of the single, they share: “We are incredibly eager to finally introduce to the world our newest single “Time to Rise”. This one is a doozy. This song is not only one of the most emotional we’ve written but has pushed us FAR out of our comfort zone in so many ways. This song has endless layers to it but its most dominant subject matter is inner child trauma and how it affects us in adult life especially when it isn’t resolved or acknowledged. We hope that through this song our listeners can begin a learning journey just as we have through this writing process. To anybody reading this remember to give yourself some grace, you and the younger version of you deserve it.”

Chasing Euphoria features dynamic production from Lasse Lammert of LSD Studios (ALESTORM, GLORYHAMMER, WIND ROSE, SVARTSOT & more!) and striking cover art from Niklas Sundin (ARCH ENEMY, DARK TRANQUILLITY, DELAIN, & more!), with orchestral arrangements from Elliot Vernon (ALESTORM).

ABOUT LUTHARO: Formed in 2014, LUTHARO strive to sculpt an epic sound that sees aspects of power and death colliding, combining artfully crafted melodies, harmonies and precision with hard-hitting power and force. Members Krista Shipperbottom (vocals), Victor Bucur (guitar), John Raposo (guitar), Chris Pacey (Bass) and Cory Hofing (drums) may have found their groove on this new record, but don’t expect them to fall into a rut. LUTHARO opens the throttle all the way and barrels forward into new territories.
 
After releasing two EPs, LUTHARO pulled out all the stops on Hiraeth, the debut full-length album that was released on October 15th, 2021. Following their 2018 debut EP UNLEASH THE BEAST, and 2020 EP WINGS OF AGONY, Hiraeth saw the quintet push their compositional and performance skills further than ever before. What Hiraeth brought forth, Chasing Euphoria now amplifies. Expertly balancing hauntingly beautiful atmospheres with raw power and aggression. A fantastically epic journey that needs to be experienced to be believed.
 
Recorded by drummer Cory Hofing at Coho Studio, with additional recording by Thomas Ireland and mixing and mastering by Lasse Lammert of LSD Studio, Chasing Euphoria is out March 15th, 2024, via Atomic Fire Records. The band partnered with Niklas Sundin for the stunning artwork featured on the cover. 
 
Prepare your necks for a maelstrom of windmills as Chasing Euphoria is certain to provoke headbanging, boisterous pits and chanting singalongs. An aggressive touring schedule will give you plenty of opportunity to join them for an electrifying evening as the riffs and raucous beats pummel you. 
 
Shipperbottom’s earth-shaking vocal performance is impossible to ignore, from her thorny growls to soaring falsettos. – Metal Injection
 
…The Canadians’ self-released debut album is a primarily traditional metal record with bags of melody, shitloads of muscular power and large amounts of virtuoso musicianship….Bridging the gap between ancient and modern with admirable skill, LUTHARO have dropped one of this year’s most vital debuts. – Blabbermouth
 
Gatling gun riffage glues the listener to the wall, practically challenging you not to get out of your seat and bang that head, while huge melodies soar and dive in and out of that furious wall of noise. – Metal Observer

Chasing Euphoria Tracklist: 

  1. Gates of Enchantment    
  2. Reaper’s Call    
  3. Ruthless Bloodline    
  4. Time to Rise    
  5. Born to Ride    
  6. Bonded to the Blade    
  7. Chasing Euphoria    
  8. Creating a King    
  9. Strong Enough to Fall    
  10. Paradise or Parasite    
  11. Freedom of the Night
Lutharo Is:
Krista Shipperbottom – Vocals
Victor Bucur – Guitars, backing vocals
Chris Pacey – Bass
Cory Hofing – Drums
Jeff Wilson – Guitar (Live)

Connect with Lutharo HERE or at one of the links below:
Bandcamp: https://lutharoband.bandcamp.com/album/hiraeth
Website: https://www.lutharo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LutharoOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lutharo_official/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lutharoband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/38RQwSDbSq8ztizimX2vYp
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LutharoOfficial
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lutharo_official