The day has finally come for AMARANTHE to share their declaration to the world: The Swedish metalheroes’ most epic album to date, “Manifest”, is out today!
AMARANTHE commented: “So, we come to it at last! We are so very proud and happy to finally unveil ‘Manifest’ to the world, an album written with so much pure joy and enthusiasm, and yet very nearly did not see the light of day. When faced with the decision to record the album despite a world wide pandemic, the answer was the same as when we canceled tours that were supposed to promote the album: we HAVE to release this album in 2020! As our long-time listeners are well aware of, AMARANTHE believes in positive, energetic and uplifting music, and we feel that such sentiments are more needed than ever before! Easily our most confident and convincing album to date, this is music born out of pure passion and eagerness to create. This is our manifesto, and all our aesthetic aspirations made apparent – this is ‘Manifest’.”
To celebrate the glorious news, the band also releases a stunning music video for ‘Fearless’ that can be watched here:
AMARANTHE added further: “Fear – perhaps the most primal of instincts and most ancient of proclivities, and yet despite all our recent technological marvels our tendency towards fear only grows. Perhaps the great paradox of our time: we have never been materially safer, yet never more exposed to the ills and misfortunes of our truly global civilisation. This very primal urge is pure currency for both political and financial gain, and the more we give in to fear, the more it enslaves us. However, inside each and every one of us there is also courage, conviction and determination. It is in the face of adversity that we grow the strongest – so heed your inner warrior, pay homage to bravery – and transform into the ‘Fearless’!”
All dreams are shattered, all hopes are lost – but out of the fuming ashes of apocalypse, there’s a new star rising high into the blackened sky: Today, AMARANTHE release “Archangel”, the third single from their upcoming album “Manifest”, to be out October 2nd, via Nuclear Blast.
A merciless but on point modern metal extravaganza coming with brutal riffs, a tempting chorus and hellish vibes – long story short: An infernal pleasure that makes you want to trade your soul for the fallen angel.
AMARANTHE commented: “Fire and brimstone! Savour the sweet scent of sulphur as AMARANTHE delves deep into Miltonian lore with ‘Archangel’! An ancient tale of the fall of the angel Lucifer Morningstar was interpreted as a Greek tragedy in John Milton’s seminal ‘Paradise Lost’, and it is from this perspective we tell a brief yet momentous story of greed, betrayal and overblown pride – an all too familiar and contemporary theme. AMARANTHE’s first collaboration with Poland’s visual grandmasters Grupa13 took us from abandoned and ghastly factory halls in Wrocław to the derelict ruins of Świny Castle among the Polish mountains. Light up your incense, fill your goblet and delight in a darker shade of AMARANTHE!”
After transporting us into a new dimension and lifting us up into a higher level of modern metal, AMARANTHE are ready to drag us deep down to hell: Forged in the burning fire of passion and heavy riffs, together with one of Finland’s most powerful voices, Noora Louhimo (BATTLE BEAST), AMARANTHE is going “Strong” today and release the second single of their upcoming album “Manifest”, out on October 2nd.
Check out the video here:
AMARANTHE commented: “Devil and saint, martyr and sinner, betrayal and loyalty – ‘Strong’ essentially underlines the dualistic nature of what it means to be human. In an increasingly polarised world, we found it incredibly exciting to reach across the metal world, and find collaboration and unity with the phenomenal Noora Louhimo. Even if the world around you is on fire, and if you find yourself at a disadvantage, remember that there is always one part of you that will remain – ‘Strong’.”
To celebrate that anthem, AMARANTHE announce a special Instagram live stream with Elize and Noora – all under the flag of “This Or That”. Water Or Wine? Chocolate Or Chips? Tune in on Elize’s or Noora’s official Instagram profile this Sunday, Aug 16th, 20.00 CEST and find out about these metal queens revealing their secrets.
In these difficult times we’re all in need of uplifting, in need of escape from the four walls we’ve been locked up in – to be transported into a new dimension. With today’s triumphant return of AMARANTHE our calls are answered! The Swedish modern metal force are proud to announce their new album “Manifest”. With this new album, AMARANTHE set their mark with a vibrant, epic masterpiece to be released on October 2nd, via Nuclear Blast.
“‘Manifest’ is the latest step in the evolution of AMARANTHE, and across the board it is the boldest statement: We are here to stay, we are utterly passionate about what we do and we will take no prisoners in our strive for musical excellence! An all-out metal rollercoaster, ‘Manifest’ does not hold back in any regard – from the first second to the last, it is brimful with some of the heaviest AMARANTHE riffs to date, soaring and emotional vocals and unrelenting metallic fury. We hope you will enjoy this album as much as we enjoyed making it!”
Together with this groundbreaking news, the band will share some impressive visualsaccompanying the first single ‘Viral’ – celebrating the beginning of a new era with a breathtaking music video that will premiere tonight at 20.00 CEST, on the Nuclear Blast Youtube channel.
Set yourself a reminder, tune in and join the chat with AMARANTHE during and after the premiere:
AMARANTHE commented: “Finally we can unleash ‘Viral’ upon an unsuspecting world! It is one of the grooviest and downright heaviest songs in AMARANTHE’s history – it is the very epitome of what we have always stood for: Massive choruses, a thundering rhythm section and a constant will to push our sound forward into the future. ‘Viral’ was prophetically titled before the onset of the current worldwide situation, and so we felt compelled to tie it in lyrically with this. Welcome to a new era of AMARANTHE history – welcome to ‘Viral!'”
The tracklist of “Manifest” reads as follows: 1. Fearless 2. Make It Better 3. Scream My Name 4. Viral 5. Adrenaline 6. Strong (feat. Noora Louhimo) 7. The Game 8. Crystalline 9. Archangel 10. BOOM!1 11. Wake Up And Die 12. Do Or Die
Bonus Tracks: 13. 82nd All The Way 14. Do Or Die (feat. Angela Gossow) 15. Adrenalina (Acoustic) 16. Crystalline (Orchestral)
“Manifest” will be available as CD, media book with four bonus tracks, media book bundle with patch (limited to 250 units, mailorder exclusive), Gold Vinyl (limited to 300 units, mailorder + wholesale exclusive), Blue/Black Marbled Vinyl (limited to 300 units, EMP exclusive), Cyan Vinyl (NB USA exclusive) as well as six individual band member Vinyls (limited to 150 units each, worldwide bandshop exclusive).
Each vinyl color was personally selected by the single band members and is a bold statement for which value is the most important to them: Creativity, independence, prudence, cleverness, single-mindeddess and composure. All together, these values are the foundation to overcome obstacles and face difficult and uncertain situations. To symbolize that, every vinyl comes with a “hero card” corresponding with the band member and their personally picked value. When all six cards are united, they form the album cover for “Manifest”. The colours include:
Red w/ Gold Splatter (Olof) Clear w/ Red Splatter (Elize) Green w/ Black Splatter (GG6) White w/ Blue Splatter (Nils) Pink w/ Green Splatter (Johan) Orange w/ Black Splatter (Morten)
These are uncertain times for live music in general, for artists and their fans. With heavy hearts, AMARANTHE and BEYOND THE BLACK decided to postpone the dates of their joint “European Co-Headline Tour” from end of 2020 to spring 2021, so that fans of both bands have the same chances to attend the planned co-headline-concerts. As intensive, safe and unlimited as possible.
AMARANTHE about the decision: “We are massively looking forward to crushing Europe with a new album in our pockets – but 2020 doesn’t seem to be the year to rock the big places due to the pandemic. As tough as it is to be patient, we will play by the rules and move this monster of a tour into 2021. Stay healthy and see you soon!”
BEYOND THE BLACK’s Jennifer Haben adds: “We couldn’t wait to be finally back on tour since the beginning of the year and are shocked by the current situation not only affecting BEYOND THE BLACK but also the whole music industry. Though, we took a courageous decision to (hopefully) create better preconditions. For our fans and especially for the ones who cannot leave the house without concerns and limitations at the moment.”
The tickets remain valid for the new dates. For refunds, please contact your ticket seller. The new dates:
“European Co-Headline Tour 2021” w/ BEYOND THE BLACK
09.04. GER Munich – Zenith 10.04. GER Berlin – Columbiahalle 11.04. BEL Antwerp – Trix 16.04. FRA Paris – Elysee Montmartre 17.04. FRA Bordeaux – Rock School Barbey 18.04. ESP Barcelona – Razzmatazz II 19.04. ESP Madrid – Sala BUT 21.04. FRA Lyon – Ninkasi Kao 22.04. GER Ludwigsburg – MHP Arena 23.04. GER Offenbach – Stadthalle 24.04. GER Hamburg – Sporthalle 26.04. IT Milan – Live Club 27.04. CH Zurich – Komplex 457 28.04. CH Lausanne – Metropole 30.04. GER Leipzig – Haus Auensee 01.05. CZ Zlin – MOR Cafe 02.05. AT Vienna – Arena 04.05. PL Warsaw – Progresja 05.05. HU Budapest – Barba Negra 07.05. GER Geiselwind – Event Hall 08.05. GER Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle I 09.05. NL Utrecht – Tivoli Ronda 11.05. DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio 12.05. NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene 13.05. SWE Göteborg – Pustervik 14.05. SWE Stockholm – Klubben Fryshuset
Excellent news from AMARANTHE: The band just finished the studio recordings for their new masterpiece! The sixth studio album from the Swedish modern metal heroes will be out on August, 28th, as the band revealed in a digital press conference last weekend.
The band states:
“Our sixth album is now completely DONE! Last Sunday, a few select press members and music industry professionals got the opportunity to hear our new effort, and the response was overwhelming, fanning our flames of excitement even further! We can now offically unveil that the album will be out on August 28th, and the entire AMARANTHE band and team is smouldering with anticipation to unleash this monster upon an unsuspecting world – stay tuned for the most monumental and accomplished AMARANTHE record to date!”
More information on this highly anticipated album will follow soon.
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