CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD are back with their latest AOR masterpiece, “Chasing Danger”. This new album delivers ten tracks of high-energy melodic rock, infused with that unmistakable Swedish touch. Fans of The Night Flight Orchestra and H.E.A.T. will find the perfect mix of melody, power, and groove in this release.

At the end of 2023, the band faced a turning point when lead singer Martin Holsner stepped down to focus on his family. With multiple lineup changes over the years, the thought of calling it quits crossed their minds – but fate had other plans. When bassist and founding member Robert Majd heard Fredrik Vahlgren sing, he instantly knew the band had to continue. With renewed passion and a fresh voice, Captain Black Beard set out to create their strongest album yet.

For the first time in their 15-year history, 2024 saw the band step away from live shows to focus entirely on perfecting “Chasing Danger”. Recorded at Wing Studios in Stockholm, under the expert guidance of producer Sverker Widgren, with Robert Majd & Daniel Krakowski co-producing, the album is packed with standout performances – including Vinnie Stromberg’s powerful drumming, Oscar Bromwall’s soaring guitar work, and John Lönnmyr’s masterful keyboards.

Key tracks include:

• “When It’s Over” – Co-written by Wildness’ Erik Modin, this lead single sets the tone for the album.
• “A.I.Lover” – A modern AOR anthem.
• “Shine” – Their signature Disco-AOR style in full force.
• “Piece Of Paradise” – A stunning piano ballad co-written with The Night Flight Orchestra’s John Lönnmyr.
• “In Your Arms” – A grand, epic closer.

“We’ve never been prouder of an album. Coming back stronger after so many setbacks feels incredible“, says Robert Majd. Guitarist Daniel Krakowski agrees: “This is without a doubt our best album“.

“Chasing Danger” is out now on LP (limited transparent blue vinyl – 300 copies), CD, and digital via Mighty Music. It can be purchased and streamed via this link.

“Chasing Danger” tracklist:

1. Dreams 
2. When It’s Over 
3. Chasing Rainbows 
4. Shine 
5. AI Lover 
6. Can’t You See 
7. Read Your Mind 
8. Piece Of Paradise 
9. Where Do We Go 
10. In Your Arms 

Lineup:
Robert Majd – bass
Fredrik Vahlgren – vocals
Daniel Krakowski – guitar
Vinnie Strömberg – drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/cbb-trgt

Digital: https://bfan.link/chasing-danger

More info:
Official site
Facebook
Instagram
Bandcamp
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube Music
Tidal
Deezer
Qobuz

Photo by Kristian Heat Reuter

Sweden’s CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD release not one, but two songs from their upcoming album “Chasing Danger” in this double digital single, as the album release draws closer. At the same time, the lead song, “Read Your Mind”, will be available as an official video. We’re talking Captain Black Beard at its finest! With soaring choruses and electrifying guitar riffs, this track is an instant melodic rock anthem. What makes it stand out? A killer keyboard solo by John Lönnmyr (The Night Flight Orchestra), adding an extra layer of magic to the song.

Two tracks, two anthems – “Chasing Danger” is shaping up to be an unmissable rock experience!

Join the premiering here:

Captain Black Beard is back with their new AOR masterpiece “Chasing Danger”! The new album features a ten-song energetic joyride of melodic rock with that special Swedish touch. This is the perfect blend of sounds like their contemporaries/friends The Night Flight Orchestra and H.E.A.T. 

In late 2023 the band found themselves at a crossroad. Their lead singer Martin Holsner decided to quit the band to spend more time with his family. The Captain had been through a number of personnel changes over the years and the thought of just quitting certainly existed. However, it seemed fate would intervene. Singer Fredrik Vahlgren caught the attention of bass player/founding member Robert Majd. When hearing his voice, Robert knew that if Fredrik were to join the band, then they had to continue and they had a chance to top their earlier albums. Fredrik joined the guys who were 100% focused on making the best Captain Black Beard album to date. 

2024 became the first time in the band’s 15-year history without a live show. No distractions were going to get in the way. The Captain spent most of the year perfecting what would become “Chasing Danger” in Wing Studios in Stockholm, under the careful supervision of producer Sverker Widgren with Robert Majd & guitarist Daniel Krakowski co-producing. This album also features over-the-top drumming from Vinnie Stromberg and additional awesomeness contributed by Oscar Bromwall (guitar) & John Lönnmyr (keyboard), the lead single “When It’s Over” (co-written by Wildness’ Erik Modin), a modern AOR statement in “A.I.Lover”, their trademark Disco-AOR is evident in the track “Shine”, a piano-driven ballad called “Piece Of Paradise (co-written with The Night Flight Orchestra’s John Lönnmyr) and the epic ending to the album “In Your Arms”. 

“We’ve never been prouder of an album. To come back once again after a bunch of setbacks and doing it this strong feels great!” says Robert Majd. Guitarist Daniel Krakowski concurs: “This is without doubt our best album”. 

“Chasing Danger” will be released on LP (transparent blue vinyl, limited to 300 copies), CD and digital on April 4th, 2025 via Mighty Music. 

Lineup:
Robert Majd – bass
Fredrik Vahlgren – vocals
Daniel Krakowski – guitar
Vinnie Strömberg – drums

Digital single: https://bfan.link/read-your-mind-1

Webshop: https://bit.ly/cbb-trgt

More info:
https://www.captainblackbeard.net/
https://www.facebook.com/CaptainBlackBeardBand
https://www.instagram.com/captainblackbeardband/
https://targetgroup.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2P5mvaXkzs4WmvOfVQRQcf
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/captain-black-beard/430261875
https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3939792
https://www.deezer.com/pt/artist/4068479
https://www.qobuz.com/no-en/interpreter/captain-black-beard/7081246

Photo by Marcus Von Boisman

Forewarning: the new CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD song/video might get stuck in your head for a while.

“AI Lover” is a great AOR rocker that showcases guitar player Daniel Krakowski’s songwriting abilities and singer Fredrik Vahgren’s creativity with lyrics. You can hear how much fun Vinnie & Robert have grooving along to this one. Another ripper hard rock/AOR song from Captain Black Beard’s upcoming album, “Chasing Danger”.

Join the premiering here:

Captain Black Beard is back with their new AOR masterpiece “Chasing Danger”! The new album features a ten-song energetic joyride of melodic rock with that special Swedish touch. This is the perfect blend of sounds like their contemporaries/friends The Night Flight Orchestra and H.E.A.T.

In late 2023 the band found themselves at a crossroad. Their lead singer Martin Holsner decided to quit the band to spend more time with his family. The Captain had been through a number of personnel changes over the years and the thought of just quitting certainly existed. However, it seemed fate would intervene. Singer Fredrik Vahlgren caught the attention of bass player/founding member Robert Majd. When hearing his voice, Robert knew that if Fredrik were to join the band, then they had to continue and they had a chance to top their earlier albums. Fredrik joined the guys who were 100% focused on making the best Captain Black Beard album to date.

2024 became the first time in the band’s 15-year history without a live show. No distractions were going to get in the way. The Captain spent most of the year perfecting what would become “Chasing Danger” in Wing Studios in Stockholm, under the careful supervision of producer Sverker Widgren with Robert Majd & guitarist Daniel Krakowski co-producing. This album also features over-the-top drumming from Vinnie Stromberg and additional awesomeness contributed by Oscar Bromwall (guitar) & John Lönnmyr (keyboard), the lead single “When It’s Over” (co-written by Wildness’ Erik Modin), a modern AOR statement in “A.I.Lover”, their trademark Disco-AOR is evident in the track “Shine”, a piano-driven ballad called “Piece Of Paradise (co-written with The Night Flight Orchestra’s John Lönnmyr) and the epic ending to the album “In Your Arms”.

“We’ve never been prouder of an album. To come back once again after a bunch of setbacks and doing it this strong feels great!” says Robert Majd. Guitarist Daniel Krakowski concurs: “This is without doubt our best album”.

“Chasing Danger” will be released on LP (transparent blue vinyl, limited to 300 copies), CD and digital on April 4th, 2025 via Mighty Music.

Lineup:
Robert Majd – bass
Fredrik Vahlgren – vocals
Daniel Krakowski – guitar
Vinnie Strömberg – drums

Digital single: https://bfan.link/cbb-ailover

Webshop: https://bit.ly/cbb-trgt

More info:
https://www.captainblackbeard.net/
https://www.facebook.com/CaptainBlackBeardBand
https://www.instagram.com/captainblackbeardband/
https://targetgroup.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2P5mvaXkzs4WmvOfVQRQcf
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/captain-black-beard/430261875
https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3939792
https://www.deezer.com/pt/artist/4068479
https://www.qobuz.com/no-en/interpreter/captain-black-beard/7081246

CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD is back with their new AOR masterpiece “Chasing Danger”! The new album features a ten-song energetic joyride of melodic rock with that special Swedish touch. This is the perfect blend of sounds like their contemporaries/friends The Night Flight Orchestra and H.E.A.T. 

In late 2023 the band found themselves at a crossroad. Their lead singer Martin Holsner decided to quit the band to spend more time with his family. The Captain had been through a number of personnel changes over the years and the thought of just quitting certainly existed. However, it seemed fate would intervene. Singer Fredrik Vahlgren caught the attention of bass player/founding member Robert Majd. When hearing his voice, Robert knew that if Fredrik were to join the band, then they had to continue and they had a chance to top their earlier albums. Fredrik joined the guys who were 100% focused on making the best Captain Black Beard album to date. 

2024 became the first time in the band’s 15-year history without a live show. No distractions were going to get in the way. The Captain spent most of the year perfecting what would become “Chasing Danger” in Wing Studios in Stockholm, under the careful supervision of producer Sverker Widgren with Robert Majd & guitarist Daniel Krakowski co-producing. This album also features over-the-top drumming from Vinnie Stromberg and additional awesomeness contributed by Oscar Bromwall (guitar) & John Lönnmyr (keyboard), the lead single “When It’s Over” (co-written by Wildness’ Erik Modin), a modern AOR statement in “A.I.Lover”, their trademark Disco-AOR is evident in the track “Shine”, a piano-driven ballad called “Piece Of Paradise (co-written with The Night Flight Orchestra’s John Lönnmyr) and the epic ending to the album “In Your Arms”. 

“We’ve never been prouder of an album. To come back once again after a bunch of set backs and doing it this strong feels great!” says Robert Majd. Guitarist Daniel Krakowski concurs: “This is without doubt our best album”. 

“Chasing Danger” will be released on LP (transparent blue vinyl, limited to 300 copies), CD and digital on April 4th, 2025 via Mighty Music. Pre-orders are available here.

The first single from the album, “When It’s Over”, is out now and available to stream via this link. Check also the official video below.

“Chasing Danger” tracklist:

1. Dreams 
2. When It’s Over 
3. Chasing Rainbows 
4. Shine 
5. AI Lover 
6. Can’t You See 
7. Read Your Mind 
8. Piece Of Paradise 
9. Where Do We Go 
10. In Your Arms 

Lineup:
Robert Majd – bass
Fredrik Vahlgren – vocals
Daniel Krakowski – guitar
Vinnie Strömberg – drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/cbb-trgt

More info:
Official site
Facebook
Instagram
Bandcamp
Spotify
Apple Music
Tidal
Deezer
Qobuz

Photo by Marcus Von Boisman

The time is now. CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD is back, fully ready for a new album release, with a renewed lineup and a newfound energy in their disco-AOR. The digital single (and video) that tease the upcoming record is titled “When It’s Over” – and is the perfect way to show people that the Captain is back!

“We chose this one as the first single because it has everything”, the band comments about the song. “A memorable chorus, 80s saxophone vibe, a cool breakdown, great guitar solo, and lots of keyboards. Oh, and if the vocals aren’t impressive enough, Fredrik is also playing the saxophone on this one”, they say.

Join the premiering here:

Like their Swedish countrymen The Night Flight Orchestra, Captain Black Beard grew up with the classic sound of bands such as Journey and Foreigner but found a way to take a renewed approach to it and own the AOR sound in such a bossy way that it draws the attention of a whole new generation of fans.

The development of the band sound over the last years and several albums and singles made the tag “disco AOR” stick to them, as a way to describe the incredible catchy and all-round composition and sound they achieved.

The ultimate expression of this “disco AOR” sound was, until now, the last Captain Black Beard album, “Neon Sunrise”, released in the Fall of 2022 via Mighty Music. Groovy drums, melodic guitars, lots of keyboards and melodic vocals to top it off and make your love for AOR – old or new – boil once again in your blood.

But now, with a revamped lineup, with includes new vocalist Fredrik Vahldren, the four-piece are ready to go even further… Are you ready for a joyride of melodic rock with a special Swedish touch?

Lineup:
Robert Majd – bass
Fredrik Vahlgren – vocals
Daniel Krakowski – guitar
Vinnie Strömberg – drums

Digital single: https://bfan.link/when-it-s-over-1

Webshop: https://bit.ly/cbb-bnd

More information:
https://www.captainblackbeard.net/
https://www.facebook.com/CaptainBlackBeardBand
https://www.instagram.com/captainblackbeardband/
https://targetgroup.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2P5mvaXkzs4WmvOfVQRQcf
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/captain-black-beard/430261875
https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3939792
https://www.deezer.com/pt/artist/4068479
https://www.qobuz.com/no-en/interpreter/captain-black-beard/7081246

It’s cyclical. Every now and then since the 80s, AOR as a music genre has a big explosion of popularity and new bands, then gets a bit worn out by the excess of players in the scene, and then it comes back again, bigger than ever. 

In the downtimes, however, there are new bands that stand out and help carrying the style, presenting it to new generations and bringing a fresh take to it. CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD is clearly one of these bands. Like their Swedish countrymen The Night Flight Orchestra, the five-piece grew up with the classic sound of bands such as Journey and Foreigner, but found a way to take a renew approach to it, own the AOR sound in such a bossy way that it draws the attention of a whole new generation of fans. 

The development of Captain Black Beard’s sound over the last ten years and several albums and singles releases made the tag “disco AOR” stick to them, as a way to describe the incredible catchy and all-round composition and sound they achieved. The ultimate expression of this “disco AOR” sound is the new Captain Black Beard album, “Neon Sunrise”, to be released this Fall via Mighty Music. Groovy drums, melodic guitars, lots of keyboards and Martin’s powerful voice to top it off will make your love for AOR – old or new – boil once again in your blood. 

“Neon Sunrise” will be released on digital, CD, and LP (transparent magenta vinyl, limited to 300 units) via Mighty Music on October 7th, 2022. Pre-orders available here.

Tracklist:

1. Flamenco
2. We’re The Forgiven
3. Physical
4. Moment Of Truth
5. Wasted Heart
6. Night Reaction
7. Chains Of Love
8. Burning Daylight
9. Break (Into Forever)
10. Invincible
11. State Of Denial
12. Neon Sunrise

Lineup:
Christian Ek – guitar
Martin Holsner – vocals
Daniel Krakowski – guitar
Robert Majd – bass
Yngve Strömberg – drums