DELAIN To Release New Album, Apocalypse & Chill, (0) Releases “(1136)” & New Video, Amberian Dawn Releases Cover of ABBA Hit “Lay All Your Love On Me”, SERENITY Releases New Single & Official Video for “Set The World On Fire”
Transcending boundaries – DELAIN invites you to Apocalypse & Chill!
The wait is over! Following the release of their two latest singles, “Burning Bridges” and “One Second”, Napalm Records is pleased to announce details regarding the new dystopian masterpiece by Dutch symphonic hard rock/metal pioneers DELAIN. Their newest full-length offering, Apocalypse & Chill, features an electrifying blend of heavy rock and metal influences, and marks a new chapter in the band’s evolving catalog.
Watch the new single One Second now!
Apocalypse & Chill – out February 7, 2020 – explores topics of impending doom and human indifference, making this their boldest, most daring and undeniable offering yet.
Brutal riffs, synth-heavy patterns and fully orchestrated compositions accented by vocalist Charlotte Wessels’ extraordinary vocal potency will enthrall the listener, while new influences may surprise.
The broad soundscape on Apocalypse & Chill ranges from anthemic rock to electronic metal and breaks all stereotypes, without losing the special DELAIN trademarks.
DELAIN on Apocalypse & Chill: “We think this Apocalypse & Chill will surprise our listeners. It is heavy with new influences and we’re really curious to find out how our audience will respond to that.”
Demanding and multi-faceted Progressive Black Metallers (0) have re-released their self-titled EP and single “(1136)” via Napalm Records.
In a hypnotic and enthralling dark euphoria, (0) presents their virtuous soundscapes: “(1136)” is a lucid dream wrapped in a growling melancholy. A unique mixture of black, drone and post metal underlines forceful vocals and grave lyrics.
The music video mirrors the band’s profound inner self: an iridescent black and white piece of art, which disappears in its patterns and retrieves itself in a sinister way. (0) used a visual coding of the artist Sune Petersen, who is known for his interactive installations, and created a living texture, drawing the viewer right into the void. The waving forms envelop the track – sometimes impulsive, aggressive and overwhelming, yet sometimes conspicuously calm and immersive.
Warning: The high-intensive visuals may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Visually and audibly, (0) will overwhelm your whole mind and every fiber of your entire body. The somber journey continues…
“We are thrilled to be re-releasing our debut EP through Napalm Records. We released the EP back in 2017, where it spent half a year in hibernation before taking off in early 2018. The vinyl’s sold out pretty fast, and a second press of the vinyl was released in November same year. Now that we’ve signed with Napalm Records, we have the opportunity to take the EP out to a lot more people, which we look forward to immensely. Along with this re-release, we will premiere the video for (1136) – the first track and single of the EP. We’ve created the video for “(1136)” using the same visual coding as the one we use for our live shows, created by our friend and visual artist Sune Petersen. We feel that the random yet controlled shapes and motions complement the theme and mood of the EP very well.”
Order (0) (Re-Issue) HERE!
Melodic ABBA-Metal from Finland – A poetic sound rises with AMBERIAN DAWN
With their first single, “United”, already providing a hint of the musical direction their new album Looking For You is headed, AMBERIAN DAWN’s new version of ABBA’s hit track “Lay All Your Love On Me” leaves nothing left to be questioned. This song is the perfect statement and sound honoring the Swedish pop giants.
Following in the footsteps of ABBA, Tuomas recorded most of the keyboard parts directly in Benny Andersson’s legendary studio on the original equipment that ABBA used to create their worldwide hits! This popular sound is spiced up with exciting keyboard and guitar details. Capri Virkkunen’s outstanding, emotional voice and the riff driven AMBERIAN DAWN attitude create a powerful rejuvenation of ABBA’s all time pop classic “Lay All Your Love On Me” – pushing it to the next level.
Tuomas states: “This song is one of my ABBA-favorites. I really like the sound and feeling of it. Before recording this song with my band, I hadn’t ever done a cover version of any song. There’s so many good bands out there I’ve loved during all these years so it was hard to choose just one song for covering. But since my musical taste has been a little bit “lighter” lately, I decided to choose an ABBA song. It was even more obvious to me to choose this song after I got a chance to visit and record at Benny Andersson’s studio in Stockholm.“
Listen to “Lay All Your Love On Me” and watch the video HERE.
Looking For You, out on January 31, 2020, proves that ABBA and metal do not mutually exclude each other. AMBERIAN DAWN is navigating into a new style, which is even more melodic, keyboard driven and not only a sophisticated symbiosis but yet their own style: “Melodic ABBA-Metal from Finland”. The new album is packed with well-polished and immaculate songwriting, full of catchy melodies and epic keyboard parts that immediately send shivers down your spine.
Pre-Order the new album Looking For You NOW!
SERENITY has just released their addictive first single, “Set The World On Fire”, along with an official music video, which takes the listener to the age of the Holy Roman Empire of The Last Knight, Maximilian I.
“Whoever prepares no memorial for himself during his lifetime has none after his death and is forgotten along with the sound of the bell that tolls his passing” – Maximilian I.
SERENITY’s “Set The World On Fire” follows in the Emperor’s footsteps, building a memorial with a thrilling story of times long ago, catchy melodies and an unprecedented spectrum of sound that will inspire fans to listen over and over again. The full-sounding guitar-riffs of Chris Hermsdörfer (git. Beyond The Black) and the impressive voice of frontman Georg complete the song to a true revelation. SERENITY unmistakably announces that a new Empire has just begun!
Listen to “Set The World On Fire” and watch the video HERE
SERENITY will release their seventh studio album, The Last Knight, on January 31, 2020 via Napalm Records and details the life of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.
Building on that story, they’ve created a historical, musical concept never seen before. They have captivated their fans and audiences for nearly two decades, and they’re showing no signs of stopping.
For years, the band has been a prime example of epic symphonic and melodic metal, showcasing both distinct heaviness and a lot of heart. Now they’re pushing it to the next level. SERENITY has redefined themselves without forgetting their musical roots, becoming a worthy successor for Maximilian’s legacy, ready to conquer the world! Be a part of their grand quest!
Pre-Order the new album The Last Knight NOW!
