FLIGHT OF ICARUS

FLIGHT OF ICARUS is set to release their new album “Terra Nova” on Battlegod Productions June 13th.

Oskar and Elisabeth from Flight of Icarus, ” “Terra Nova’ is heavier and more guitar driven than our previous two. Each album has amped up the intensity just a notch, but this time it felt more natural. The pop melodies and the Icarus atmosphere is still very much present but the music is leaning more towards a metal edge, if you will. Every song brings something unique to the overall picture as we have experimented more with different styles and various sub-genres.”

Peter Kotevski, President Battlegod Productions, “Very impressed the first time I heard them, the vocals really grabbed me and the music just flowed along nicely. Great songs, awesome album and it really stands out to all other label releases due to it have a commercial sound and vibe. An enjoyable album to listen to and also fresh at the same time.”

Swedish pop metal duo Flight of Icarus originated back in 2016 when Oskar Frantzén discovered the utmost unique and beautiful singing voice coming from his wifes best friend; Elisabeth Särnefält Rösehag. What was meant to be a quick one-off single release became so much more.After years of playing in various metal bands, Oskar shifted gear to put his mind towards contemporary rock with a strong, solid splash of pop. After months of trying different singers on a new song, one voice would suddenly echo through the walls… and what a voice that was. Never would he expect that the talent needed for this one song was present right there in his very own home. Elisabeth Särnefält Rösehag, a close friend to the family, was quickly approached to record vocals on what ended up being “Dawn of a New Day”. Realising this song was something out of the ordinary, Oskar got in touch with long-time friend Oz Hawe Petersson (guitarist of Osukaru) in hopes of getting a few names of whom to contact for radio airplay. It took Oz half a listen before the duo instead was offered an all inclusive management deal with his agency Blindfoldead International MGMT. A new partnership was born. The single became a self-titled album full of powerful pop euphoria and modern day AOR nostalgia. The duo had taken the moniker of Flight of Icarus (inspired by the Iron Maiden song) and saw themselves compared to the likes of Roxette and Heart, with the pump of Meat Loaf and West End Musicals A touch of Within Temptation a nice mix with Evanescence and Battle Beast. The year was 2018 and Flight of Icarus had made everyone sure they were here to stay. In 2021 the duo released their follow-up album “Cleo” with a concept of which the world needed at the time. While everyone was isolated from each other, Flight of Icarus provided us a tale of hope and grandeur where the character of Cleo painted us a brand new world. The music was a mix of cinematic pop and upbeat heavy metal, topped with gorgeous vocals and intersonical soundscapes. An evolution well received from critics all over.Shortly after the release, the world opened up and Flight of Icarus was ready for the stage. After a successful show at Scandirock Melodic in the spring of 2022, the band proved their place for a world-wide audience. Whispers endured and people wanted more.

Tracklisting:

Icarus Rise
Terra Nova
Lost Highway
To the Sun (and Back Again)
Through Space and Time
Deus
God Bless
War Cry
Nangilima
Liberi
Flight of Icarus [Iron Maiden cover] – CD track exclusive bonus track

Line-up:
Elisabeth Särnefält Rösehag: Lead & backing vocals
Oskar keyboards
Erik Söderman: Guitar solo on “Terra Nova”
Bobby Rösehag: Additional guitar on “Terra Nova”
Rickard Andersson:Duet vocals on “To the Stars (and Back Again)”
Magnus Dahlin: Drums
Disa Frantzén: Backing vocals

More information at www.facebook.com/flightoficarusband/