Denmark’s finest AOR export, Boys From Heaven, return with their long-awaited third studio album, “The Wanderer”, set for release on May 22, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

To celebrate the announcement, they unveil the first single and official video, “I’ll Wait”, available below.

The band commented: “The first time we played “I’ll Wait” was at the release concert for our previous album, and it was probably one of the songs that the audience went most crazy for, despite never having heard it before. So, it’s exciting to finally have that track produced and released for all fans to enjoy”.

“In a way, it’s a spiritual successor to “Sailing On”, which also happened to be the first single off of its parent record. Both tracks embody an almost power-montage-like feeling, and if the opening riff and the synthesizer solo don’t get your heart beating at least 30 BPM faster than your resting pulse, then we don’t know what will”, they added.

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“The Wanderer” marks a significant milestone for Boys From Heaven, as their debut release for Frontiers Music. Known for their unique blend of 80s rock nostalgia and fresh, forward-thinking songwriting, the band continues to carve out their own niche – one that evokes the timeless class of Toto, the smooth sophistication of the L.A. soft rock scene, and their own Scandinavian melodic sensibility.

Produced by frontman Chris Catton together with the band, and mixed and mastered by genre heavyweight Erik Martensson (Eclipse, W.E.T.), this new chapter sees Boys From Heaven refining their sound to its purest form. 

The result is an album that shines with lush, almost luxurious arrangements, velvety layers of keys and sax, pristine harmonies, and melodies that stay with you long after the music stops.

The band stated: “Recording the last record ourselves and having Erik Martensson take care of mixing and mastering was a winning combination, so we had no doubt that we wanted to do the same thing with “The Wanderer”.

“With the new album we’ve leaned even harder into that 1980’s synthesizer-driven power rock sound, and our fans can definitely look forward to an album which is high-energy right from the first chord is struck, all the way to when the last note has rung out”, they added. “We can’t wait to share it with you all!”

With special guest contributions from Lucas Szczyrbak (bass) and Michael Catton (background vocals), the album is a true ensemble effort, executed with taste, precision, and emotion. From the first track to the last, the band demonstrates their deep respect for the genre’s legacy while injecting it with rich textures, impeccable songwriting, and a clarity of vision that’s rare in modern melodic rock. 

Warm yet vibrant, technical yet deeply human, this album confirms that Boys From Heaven are not just students of AOR – they’re master craftsmen.

“The Wanderer” Tracklist:

1.    I’ll Wait
2.    Hotline
3.    Hold Your Heart
4.    Street Life
5.    Say Goodbye
6.    How Long
7.    Eileen
8.    I Will Never Let You Down
9.    Time Is On Our Side
10.    Till The Bitter End

Line Up:
Chris Catton – Lead vocals 
Jonas Klintström Larsen – Saxophone 
Mads Noyé – Keyboards 
Mads Schaumann – Guitar and backing vocals 
Søren Viig Mathiesen – Drums

Guests:
Lucas Szczyrbak – Bass
Michael Catton – Background vocals

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At last, the sequel. 

A strong debut demands a strong follow-up. And the pop/rock sextet BOYS FROM HEAVEN fully deliver, with their sophomore album, “The Descendant” which is out since yesterday. 

The group, though still faithful to the 80’s AOR universe, have found greater inspiration in a more atmospheric sound, where dreamy pads, punchy synthesizers and drum machines are blended with the band’s organic and authentic sound. 

All musical elements have been meticulously crafted in this incredibly detailed production, which is mixed and mastered by Erik Martensson (Eclipse, Ammunition, etc.).

On “The Descendant”, Boys From Heaven present the sonic equivalent of cruising back to the future, straight to the arcade hall, on to the drive-in cinema, and back home to mend a broken heart. 

“With this release, we have made an album that doesn’t just draw its inspiration from the 80’s, but also takes the listener through an array of emotions analogous with this period of music”, keyboardist Mads Noye offers. “The album takes you on a trip from the classic Kenny-Loggins-workout-montage heard on the track “Saling On”; to the sobbing-by-a-rainy-windowsill, 80’s pop banger “Sarah”; and everything in between. Above all, the songs on the album take you on an emotional rollercoaster – and that’s what we are best at!”. 

For “The Descendant”, the Danish boys decided to approach the recording in a different way, opting for a more intimate setting. “We know from experience that the tracking process is the longest when crafting an album, and also the most important. Because of this, we didn’t want to book an expensive studio and feel pressed for time and money”, lead singer Chris Catton explains. “We wished to record as much of the album ourselves as possible, so we had time to polish all the details that are part of writing a great, coherent record. Therefore we chose to record the album in my studio in Copenhagen, giving us the opportunity to care for even the smallest details of the album. This, of course, means very little if you don’t have the right producer who can take the recordings and bring the songs to the next level. That’s why we teamed up with Erik Martensson of Eclipse who, it must be said, certainly lives up to his reputation with this impressive production”, he concludes. 

“The Descendant” is out today on LP (180gr black vinyl, limited to 300), CD and digital formats via Target Records. 

“The Descendant” tracklist:

1. Sailing On 
2. Make It Right 
3. Sarah 
4. Endless Love 
5. Last Time 
6. Circles 
7. The Dream In Gone
8. Too Far Gone

“The Descendant” can be ordered here.

Lineup:
Mads Noyé – keyboards
Mads Schaumann – guitar, vocals
Søren Viig Mathiesen – drums
Chris Catton – lead vocals
Jonas Klintström Larsen – saxophone
Morten Bille – bass

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A few weeks ago, when Danish AOR biggest hopes BOYS FROM HEAVEN released the first single from their upcoming, sophomore album, the scene took notice. Not that it was unexpected, but the refinement of the band’s sound was utterly impressive. 

Now “Sarah”, the new single and official video, takes you on a synthwave-meets-power-ballad nostalgia trip. The drum machines and synthesizers will send you right back to the mid-eighties at a time when powerful, catchy melodies fueled contemporary FM radio stations. Boys From Heaven go full “Boys of Summer” on this track. This is the heartbreak love song of the season. 

Today Metal Shock Finland has a pleasure to premiere for Finland BOYS FROM HEAVEN’s “Sarah” Official Video, enjoy the premiering below.

The sequel. 

A strong debut demands a strong follow-up. The pop/rock sextet Boys From Heaven are now ready with their sophomore album, “The Descendant”. 

The group, though still faithful to the 80’s AOR universe, have found greater inspiration in a more atmospheric sound, where dreamy pads, punchy synthesizers and drum machines are blended with the band’s organic and authentic sound. 

All musical elements have been meticulously crafted in this incredibly detailed production, which is mixed and mastered by Erik Martensson (Eclipse, Ammunition, etc.).

On “The Descendant”, Boys From Heaven present the sonic equivalent of cruising back to the future, straight to the arcade hall, on to the drive-in cinema, and back home to mend a broken heart. 

“With this release, we have made an album that doesn’t just draw its inspiration from the 80’s, but also takes the listener through an array of emotions analogous with this period of music”, keyboardist Mads Noye offers. “The album takes you on a trip from the classic Kenny-Loggins-workout-montage heard on the track “Saling On”; to the sobbing-by-a-rainy-windowsill, 80’s pop banger “Sarah”; and everything in between. Above all, the songs on the album take you on an emotional rollercoaster – and that’s what we are best at!”. 

For “The Descendant”, the Danish boys decided to approach the recording in a different way, opting for a more intimate setting. “We know from experience that the tracking process is the longest when crafting an album, and also the most important. Because of this, we didn’t want to book an expensive studio and feel pressed for time and money”, lead singer Chris Catton explains. “We wished to record as much of the album ourselves as possible, so we had time to polish all the details that are part of writing a great, coherent record. Therefore we chose to record the album in my studio in Copenhagen, giving us the opportunity to care for even the smallest details of the album. This, of course, means very little if you don’t have the right producer who can take the recordings and bring the songs to the next level. That’s why we teamed up with Erik Martensson of Eclipse who, it must be said, certainly lives up to his reputation with this impressive production”, he concludes. 

“The Descendant” will be released on LP (180gr black vinyl, limited to 300), CD and digital formats via Target Records on June 9th, 2023.    

Lineup:
Mads Noyé – keyboards
Mads Schaumann – guitar, vocals
Søren Viig Mathiesen – drums
Chris Catton – lead vocals
Jonas Klintström Larsen – saxophone
Morten Bille – bass

Digital single: https://boys.lnk.to/sarah

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The sequel. 

A strong debut demands a strong follow-up. The pop/rock sextet BOYS FROM HEAVEN are now ready with their sophomore album, “The Descendant”. 

The group, though still faithful to the 80’s AOR universe, has found greater inspiration in a more atmospheric sound, where dreamy pads, punchy synthesizers and drum machines are blended with the band’s organic and authentic sound. 

All musical elements have been meticulously crafted in this incredibly detailed production, which is mixed and mastered by Erik Martensson (Eclipse, Ammunition, etc.).

On “The Descendant”, Boys From Heaven present the sonic equivalent of cruising back to the future, straight to the arcade hall, on to the drive-in cinema, and back home to mend a broken heart. 

“With this release, we have made an album that doesn’t just draw its inspiration from the 80’s, but also takes the listener through an array of emotions analogous with this period of music”, keyboardist Mads Noye offers. “The album takes you on a trip from the classic Kenny-Loggins-workout-montage heard on the track “Saling On”; to the sobbing-by-a-rainy-windowsill, 80’s pop banger “Sarah”; and everything in between. Above all, the songs on the album take you on an emotional rollercoaster – and that’s what we are best at!”. 

For “The Descendant”, the Danish boys decided to approach the recording in a different way, opting for a more intimate setting. “We know from experience that the tracking process is the longest when crafting an album, and also the most important. Because of this, we didn’t want to book an expensive studio and feel pressed for time and money”, lead singer Chris Catton explains. “We wished to record as much of the album ourselves as possible, so we had time to polish all the details that are part of writing a great, coherent record. Therefore we chose to record the album in my studio in Copenhagen, giving us the opportunity to care for even the smallest details of the album. This, of course, means very little if you don’t have the right producer who can take the recordings and bring the songs to the next level. That’s why we teamed up with Erik Martensson of Eclipse who, it must be said, certainly lives up to his reputation with this impressive production”, he concludes. 

“The Descendant” will be released on LP (180gr black vinyl, limited to 300), CD and digital formats via Target Records on June 9th, 2023. Pre-orders are available here.

The digital single “Sailing On”, taken from the album, is out now and can be streamed here.

“The Descendant” tracklist:

1. Sailing On
2. Make It Right
3. Sarah
4. Endless Love
5. Last Time
6. Circles
7. The Dream Is Gone
8. Too Far Gone

Lineup:
Mads Noyé – keyboards
Mads Schaumann – guitar, vocals
Søren Viig Mathiesen – drums
Chris Catton – lead vocals
Jonas Klintström Larsen – saxophone
Morten Bille – bass

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