Italian epic power metal band FLAMESTRIKE is ready to march into a new chapter with “Unholy March”, the first single from their forthcoming debut album “The Unholy March”, set for release on January 29th, 2027 via Rockshots Records.

The song throws the listener straight into a dark tale of death, betrayal, and vengeance. “Unholy March” follows a fallen commander who, after making an unholy pact, returns from beyond the grave at the head of an army of the dead. Determined to reclaim his sovereign’s throne by force, his march ultimately brings destruction upon the kingdom and ushers in a new age of darkness.
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Musically, the track introduces the core identity of FLAMESTRIKE, combining the epic and heroic character of classic power metal with the heavier influences that have shaped the band’s sound.
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The band comments:
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“We wrote the kind of epic, powerful, and engaging music that we ourselves would want to hear. Throughout the album you’ll find fantasy worlds, fearless heroes, evil entities and endless battles, all shaped by the different musical backgrounds that make us who we are as a band.”

Listen to “Unholy March” on all digital platforms: https://lnk.to/A50bp9

Rooted in the European power and epic metal tradition while drawing inspiration from heavier, symphonic and extreme sounds, FLAMESTRIKE forges a style built around powerful riffs, heroic melodies and fantasy-driven atmospheres.
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Their forthcoming debut album “The Unholy March” is not conceived as a single concept story, but its songs share recurring themes of battle, revenge, triumph, and the inevitability of fate. The stories do not always unfold from the perspective of the traditional hero, leaving room for darker characters, defeat, and morally ambiguous outcomes.
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The band adds:
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“We want this album to be an immersive listening experience, something capable of transporting the listener directly onto the battlefield or inside the walls of a medieval tavern. Every track remains deeply connected to our epic and symphonic trademark.”
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Formed in Vercelli, Italy, in 2008, FLAMESTRIKE initially came together through a shared passion for power and epic metal. After starting out performing songs by some of the genre’s defining bands, the musicians gradually began replacing covers with their own material.

Their first self-produced EP, “Dark Clouds On The Obsidian Tower”, arrived in 2021. Following several line-up changes, FLAMESTRIKE returned in 2024 with the singles “Where Glory Awaits” and “The Death Scythe Has Come”, both included on the forthcoming album.
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​For fans of: Blind Guardian, Manowar, Ensiferum
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In 2026, the band signed with Rockshots Records, setting the stage for the release of their first full-length.

Pre-order “The Unholy March” (Out Jan 29, 2027): https://rockshots.eu/products/flamestrike-the-unholy-march-cd

Track Listing:​
1. Heralds Of The Fallen King – 1:28
2. Unholy March – 4:19
3. Where Glory Awaits – 8:56
4. The Death Scythe Has Come – 4:20
5. Lindisfarne – 5:57
6. Enslaved By The Steel – 5:38
7. Flamestrike – 7:48
8. A Rainy Forest Where The Minstrel Rests… – 2:01
Album Length: 38:40

FLAMESTRIKE is:​
Marco Caputo: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Choirs
Emmanuele Iacono: Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Fabrizio Amapane: Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Choirs
Alessio Marchetto: Bass
Luca Traversa: Drums & Percussion
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​Album Credits:
​Recorded at Edge Of Darkness Studio, Robbio, Italy
Produced, mixed, and mastered by FLAMESTRIKE
Cover artwork by Kaijie Huang

More info:
​https://rockshots.eu/​
​https://www.facebook.com/FlamestrikeOfficial​
​https://www.instagram.com/flamestrikeofficial