After introducing their cinematic metal universe with “The Last Horizons“, Oslo-based studio act ALIEN ORCHESTRA returns with a new single, “Inside The Worn Shell,” taken from the forthcoming EP “Under My Pale Skin“.
Written and composed by EpicAlien (Jan Batista Mojdis), the track represents one of the most personal chapters of the mini-album – a sonic reflection on rebirth after struggle and the fragile balance between pain and recovery. Driven by Simen Sandnes’ (Evergrey, Shining, Temic) powerful drumming and EpicAlien’s layered guitars and atmospheric orchestrations, the song builds a bridge between cinematic melancholy and metallic intensity.
“Inside The Worn Shell” opens the EP symbolizing the moment of awakening after darkness – peeling away the old shell to reveal a renewed, though scarred, self. The track’s dynamic blend of orchestral depth, heavy riffs and emotional melodies showcases Alien Orchestra’s signature style merging metal, ambient and soundtrack elements into a cohesive and immersive experience.
The song was mixed and mastered by Drop RMX at Downtone Studio together with EpicAlien going on with the collaboration that defines the sound of “Under My Pale Skin“.
LISTEN to “Inside The Worn Shell”: https://lnk.to/CGwBeM7J
Credits:
Songwriting:
–All songs written by EpicAlien
–Simen Sandnes – drum parts on “Inside The Worn Shell” and “The Last Horizons”
–Mats Haugen – lead guitar writing and performance on both versions of “The Last Horizons”
Production:
–Mixed and mastered by Drop RMX at Downtone Studio and EpicAlien
Line-up:
–EpicAlien – guitars, bass, alienscapes, orchestration
ABOUT:
ALIEN ORCHESTRA is an Oslo-based cinematic metal project founded in 2014 by Jan Batista Mojdis, known artistically as EpicAlien. Initially conceived as an experimental studio act, the project quickly evolved into a unique blend of heavy metal, cinematic orchestration, ambient and trailer music, merging the intensity of metal with the grandeur and emotion of film scores.
Alien Orchestra’s music often draws inspiration from science fiction, cosmic exploration, underwater worlds, and the vast Nordic landscapes, transforming these themes into soundscapes that feel both otherworldly and deeply human.
The project’s early releases, including the debut EP Fall of Mars and the single Dark Nordic Dramæ, established its distinctive atmosphere and storytelling approach. In 2021, EpicAlien returned to writing after a long battle with leukemia and a bone marrow transplant, channeling his experience of struggle and rebirth into a new creative cycle.
The result is the new mini album Under My Pale Skin — a deeply personal work that narrates a journey through pain, healing, and hope. Featuring renowned guests such as Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus) on guitars and Simen Sandnes (Evergrey, Shining, Temic) on drums, the EP marks a turning point where Alien Orchestra solidifies its identity as a metal-driven yet cinematic act.
As EpicAlien himself describes it, Alien Orchestra represents “the meeting point between the human spirit and the cosmic unknown — where heavy metal riffs collide with orchestral emotion and alien soundscapes.”
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