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IN FLAMES To Tour Europe Soon, Unveil Music Video For ‘Here Until Forever’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 12, 2017
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At the beginning of June, Sweden’s heavy music masters IN FLAMES will once again tour Europe, during which they will be playing some of the biggest festivals that the continent has to offer. To celebrate their return to Rock Am Ring, Hellfest, Download and many others.

Furthermore, the band has unveiled the new music video for ‘Here Until Forever’, taken from their latest full-length release “Battles“. This stunning animated clip, directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Luis Téllez (Jacinta, La Noria and Fusilaron a la Virgen), is a masterclass in stop motion animation, so make sure to watch it here:

Singer Anders Fridén states:
“Ever since hearing Scorpions ‘Still loving you’ for the first time, I wanted to write the ultimate love song. It’s difficult to top the mighty Germans, but this is my attempt.”

Order the physical versions of “Battles” here: http://nblast.de/InFlamesBattle
And the digital ones here: http://nblast.de/InFlamesDownloads

IN FLAMES are currently touring the United States, before returning to Europe for several festival shows. See the band live on these dates:

2017-05-13 Somerset, WI (Northern Invasion) US
2017-05-16 Sault Ste. Marie, MI (Dream Makers Theatre @ Kewadin) US
2017-05-17 Milwaukee, WI (The Rave) US
2017-05-18 Joliet, FL (The Forge) US
2017-05-20 Columbus, OH (Rock On The Range) US
2017-05-22 Pensacola, FL (Vinyl Music Hall) US
2017-05-24 Baton Rouge, LA (Varsity Theatre) US
2017-05-25 Dallas, TX (Gas Monkey Bar N Grill) US
2017-05-26 Pryor, OK (Rocklahoma) US
2017-05-27 San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center) US
2017-06-02 Nürburgring (Rock am Ring) DE
2017-06-04 Nürnberg (Rock Im Park) DE
2017-06-08 Interlaken (Greenfield Festival) CH
2017-06-10 Sölvesborg (Sweden Rock Festival) SE
2017-06-11 Donington (Download Festival) GB
2017-06-15 Nickelsdorf (Nova Rock) AT
2017-06-16 Clisson (Hellfest) FR
2017-06-17 Dessel (Graspop Metal Meeting) BE
2017-06-22 Copenhagen (Copenhell) DK
2017-06-23 Ferropolis (With Full Force) DE
2017-06-24 Madrid (Download Festival) ES
2017-07-01 Seinäjoki (Provinssi) FI
2017-07-08 Kvinesdal (Norway Rock Festival) NO

IN FLAMES: “Battles” Enters The Charts Worldwide

Posted by aliblackdiamond on November 25, 2016
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On November 11th, the brand new IN FLAMES album saw the light of day and caught thousands in a loud and heavy sea of fire. With this 12th studio brainchild “Battles”, the Swedes once again found their own way of mixing modern hymns with aggression and catchy vibes. In the first week of its release, “Battles” entered the charts worldwide and these are the results:

#2 Sweden
#3 Finland
#7 Germany
#8 Austria

USA:
#2 Metal Chart
#5 Independent Record Chart
#9 Top Rock Chart

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On the release day, IN FLAMES also announced a special European tour. The shows will take place in intimate, small capacity settings. Under the name of “IN OUR ROOM – An Evening With IN FLAMES”, the Swedes will take over churches, theatres and other spectacular venues, but be quick – the tickets are strictly limited and select dates have already sold out!

These are the confirmed headline dates for 2017:
March 18  NO  Oslo, Kulturkirken SOLD OUT!
March 19  S    Gothenburg, Pustervik SOLD OUT!
March 20  S    Stockholm, Berns SOLD OUT!
March 22  D    Berlin, Admiralspalast
March 23  D    Bochum, Christuskirche
March 24  D    Offenbach, Capitol
March 26  D    Munich, Freiheiz
March 27  I     Milan, Teatro Dal Verme
March 28  F    Strasbourg, La Laiterie
March 29  F    Paris, Alhambra
March 31  CH  Zurich, Theatre 11

Order the physical versions of “Battles” here.

And the digital ones here.

The 12-track album stays true to their unique, signature sound while at the same time stepping outside their own boundaries and trying new things. Produced by Grammy award winner Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, THE USED) »Battles« is sure to make waves in the metal world.

In case you missed the official video clips, you can still watch them here:
‘The End’: https://youtu.be/Z3NQYZ-EBpY
‘The Truth’: https://youtu.be/QgLc3DQFXQM
‘Save Me’: https://youtu.be/2JCJgNfYyUI

IN FLAMES will also be performing a string of dates in the UK alongside AVENGED SEVENFOLD and DISTURBED next January:

January 10 – Glasgow, UK @ The SSE Hydro
January 12 – Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
January 13 – Birmingham, UK @ Birmingham Genting Arena
January 15 – Sheffield, UK @ Sheffield Arena
January 16 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Arena
January 18 – Nottingham, UK @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
January 19 – Cardiff, Wales, UK @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
January 21 – London, UK @ Peninsula Square O2 Arena
January 22 – London, UK @ Peninsula Square O2 Arena

IN FLAMES are currently touring the US and Canada on their Co-Headlining tour, the ‘Forged In Fire Tour’ with HELLYEAH.

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IN FLAMES Release Track Video for “Save Me”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 5, 2016
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The highly anticipated IN FLAMES album “Battles” is only one week away from invading your ears and today, the Swedish metal institution from Gothenburg releases another appetizer. Watch the new track video for ‘Save Me’ here:

When pre-ordered, “Battles” (out November 11th) will now include an instant download of this track along with the previously unleashed ‘The Truth’, ‘The End’ and ‘Through My Eyes’. Preorder the digital version here: http://nblast.de/InFlamesDownloads

Or check for the physical editions, exklusive fan bundles and vinyls here: http://nblast.de/InFlamesBattle

The 12-track album stays true to their unique, signature sound while at the same time stepping outside their own boundaries and trying new things. Produced by Grammy award winner Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, THE USED) »Battles« is sure to make waves in the metal world.

IN FLAMES: Reveal Second Webisode; Talk About Double Single

Posted by aliblackdiamond on August 31, 2016
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Legendary melodic metal act IN FLAMES recently released its first double single from the new  studio album “Battles”, out on November 11th, together with a lyric video for ‘The End’. Now the band members talk about their choice of releasing not only one but two new songs at the same time and why they picked the tracks ‘The Truth’ and ‘The End’. Watch the latest webisode here:

Recorded in Los Angeles, the 15-track album sees the band taking a new approach while staying true to their vision and encompassing their unique, signature sound. IN FLAMES brought in Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson (PAPA ROACH, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE) as a collaborator on “Battles”, creating an album that speaks to all IN FLAMES fans alike.

Download ‘The Truth’ and ‘The End’ here.

If you want to know more about the title choice and the amazing artwork, check out what the band had to say about it in the first webisode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8xmDX1eLOs

“Battles” sees the band making the hooks sharper, the riffs tighter and honing the overall attack in a way that parallels their legendary live shows in an unparalleled fashion.

“When people hear this album I think they’re going to instantly know that it’s the new In Flames without us repeating the same song over and over, and that’s something I’m incredibly proud of,” Fridén says.

Since forming in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1990, IN FLAMES have had six albums debut in the top ten in Sweden, including two #1 debuts. They have toured the globe countless times, performing alongside some of today’s biggest rock and metal acts including, METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, and MEGADETH, and have held several mainstage and headline spots at various music festivals around the world including, Ozzfest, Download Festival, Graspop, Taste of Chaos, Hellfest and Rock Am Ring / Im Park amongst many others. Following the release of “Battles”. , In Flames will be performing a string of dates in the UK alongside AVENGED SEVENFOLD and DISTURBED — Check out the full tour routing below:

Tour Dates:
November 6 – Tokyo, Japan @ Knotfest Japan
November 12 – Orlando, FL @ Kink Festival

With AVENGED SEVENFOLD and DISTURBED:
January 10 – Glasgow, UK @ The SSE Hydro
January 12 – Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
January 13 – Birmingham, UK @ Birmingham Genting Arena
January 15 – Sheffield, UK @ Sheffield Arena
January 16 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Arena
January 18 – Nottingham, UK @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
January 19 – Cardiff, Wales, UK @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
January 21 – London, UK @ Peninsula Square O2 Arena

Look out for more dates forthcoming soon!

Purchase tickets here!

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IN FLAMES: Unleash First Official Video Trailer For Upcoming Album, New Song “The End” Streaming

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 26, 2016
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Sweden’s modern metal virtuosi IN FLAMES have unleashed the first official video trailer for their new full-length album “Battles”, set to be released on November 11th via Eleven Seven Music in North America and Nuclear Blast globally (excluding North America). Watch the teaser below:

“Battles” was recorded in Los Angeles, including 15-track with a new approach while staying true to their vision and encompassing their unique, signature sound.

Furthermore, IN FLAMES have released the first taste of “Battles”, streaming a new song “The End”, check it out here:

IN FLAMES Tour dates:

November
6 – Tokyo, Japan – Knotfest Japan
12 – Orlando, FL – Kink Festival

January (with Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed)
10 – Glasgow, UK – The SSE Hydro
12 – Newcastle, UK – Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
13 – Birmingham, UK – Birmingham Genting Arena
15 – Sheffield, UK – Sheffield Arena
16 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena
18 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
19 – Cardiff, Wales, UK – Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
21 – London, UK – Peninsula Square O2 Arena