Amaranthe
Formed: 2008
From:
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Amaranthe is a Swedish/Danish power/melodic death metal band that originates from Sweden and Denmark. Formed by Jake E. and Olof Morck, the project began taking shape when singers Elize Ryd and Andy Solvestrom signed on, as did drummer Morten Lowe. In April 2011 their debut album "Amaranthe" was released to worldwide acclaim, charting high in Sweden and Finland, and was the 84th most played album on Spotify in the whole world, all genres!
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Amaranthe Shares "Interference" Video
Today, Sweden’s masters of thunderous, melodic futurism, Amaranthe, release their brand new music video for "Interference." You can check it out below.
The band comment: “We have been loving to perform 'The Catalyst' songs for you all over the world in the last six months since the release, and it has truly been an incredible journey! This music video of 'Interference' shot at the legendary O13 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands, perfectly captures the atmosphere you guys created together with us, and we are now very excited indeed to share it with all of you! We cannot wait to reconnect to you, our wonderful fans, and conjure up more of this magic together!" More...
Amaranthe Shares "Re-Vision" Music Video
Two weeks into the new year, Amaranthe, one of Sweden's most influential modern metal bands, kicks off 2024 with the crushing pop metal song "Re-Vision." With its electronic pulse, powerful riffs and irresistibly lethal hooks, the song demonstrates why Amaranthe are one of the most unique acts in modern metal.
Amaranthe's Olof Mörck states:
"It is time for the fourth single from 'The Catalyst,' ‘Re-Vision’, and this time we went all in. Ponderous cyberpunk and synthwave rhythms clash with Amaranthe's signature sound in an equally thrilling and memorable blend, sure to act as a permanent cybernetic implant into your brain. The prodigious video, once again actualised by long-time collaborator Patric Ullaeus, serves as the perfect counterpoint to ‘Re-Vision’, more ambitious and explosive than any Amaranthe video to date! As predictions from the 80’s Artificial Intelligence seem to become truer every day, we are ready to serve you a cataclysmic yet captivating foresight into the future of Amaranthe: Re-Visioned."
"Re-Vision" is the fourth single from Amaranthe's forthcoming album "The Catalyst," that will see the light of the day on February 23rd, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will be available digitally and in different physical formats including CD, Vinyl, a 2CD Special Edition and a band exclusive Vinyl that will come with a signed poster. More...
Amaranthe Releases "Insatiable" Video
Beam me up, Amaranthe! Today, the Swedish modern metal virtuosos reach for the stars and launch their art even higher - into space, to be precise – with the release of new single 'Insatiable'. Delivering an extraterrestrial late summer banger, Amaranthe once again demonstrate their versatility, and the six-piece succeeds in keeping the world on their toes with their ongoing, high-quality output.
Amaranthe's Olof Mörck states:
"As the release of 'The Catalyst' draws ever nearer, we are now very proud and super excited to unveil the second single from the album - 'Insatiable'! Contrasts collide like a cataclysm in this ultra-heavy, yet outstandingly catchy groove-monster, which bears all the hallmarks of a classic Amaranthe hit, and then some!
"We once again teamed up with long time collaborator and director extraordinaire Patric Ullaeus, for an all-out, take-no-prisoners video to go along with the song. Beyond that, this is a song you will NEED to hear live on our upcoming tour with our friends in Dragonforce in the USA, so remember to practice those lyrics! And see you all soon!"
'Insatiable' is the second single from Amaranthe's forthcoming album "The Catalyst," that will be released on February 23rd 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will be available digitally and in different physical formats including CD, Vinyl, a 2-CD Special Edition and a Bravado exclusive Vinyl + signed poster. More...
Dragonforce Signs With Napalm Records
Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of the world’s fastest band – Grammy-nominated power metal legends DragonForce. Formed in 1999, the London, UK based unit has captivated audiences worldwide with their highly successful records and iconic singles, including the platinum-selling anthem "Through the Fire and Flames." Renowned for their epic compositions, DragonForce's signature lies in their masterful and lightning-fast guitar solos, brilliantly crafted by the virtuosic duo of Herman Li and Sam Totman. Comprising vocalist Marc Hudson, bassist Alicia Vigil, and drummer Gee Anzalone, the five-piece ensemble draw inspiration from a myriad of heavy metal styles, fantasy realms, and video games, blending 80’s rock influences with infectious sing-along choruses and uplifting melodies.
Together with today’s signing announcement, and with their most ambitious album on the horizon, DragonForce are excited to announce the North American headline leg of a colossal world tour that promises to be their most exhilarating to date. Featuring special guests Amaranthe with additional support from Napalm Records labelmates Nanowar of Steel, as well as Edge of Paradise, the tour will begin on 20th October 2023 in Mesa, AZ. After visiting many major cities across the US and Canada, the tour will culminate in a grand finale in Los Angeles, CA on 19th November. DragonForce promise to take their unique stage production to new heights, presenting a fresh setlist that includes new tracks, songs not played for a long time and beloved classics.
DragonForce guitarist Herman Li on the signing: “We are absolutely thrilled to join forces with Napalm Records, a true powerhouse in the metal music universe! This marks the beginning of an epic new chapter for DragonForce, and we're eager to see what our collaboration will bring to our fans around the world!”
Napalm Records Managing Director Thomas Caser adds: “It’s an absolute honor to team up with the mighty DragonForce and announce this signing today. Their speed, sound and hooks are undeniably legendary along with their captivating and unique concepts! We look forward to getting their new music out to the world!”
Herman Li adds on the tour: "We're really looking forward to touring in the US and Canada again. We've prepared a new setlist with some brand new songs that we'll be releasing before the tour begins. Alongside these, we'll also be playing some older songs that haven't been in our setlist for a long time, as well as some classic favourites that are a must. It's shaping up to be a fantastic tour!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Amaranthe To Release New Album In 2024
This afternoon, the holy ground for heavy music and sacred space for metal heads saw the beginning of another glorious chapter for one of our brightest modern metal stars. Swedish six-piece Amaranthe announced their upcoming album "The Catalyst" live on stage after their bedazzling performance on Wacken’s main stage.
"So at last it is official! This has been a long time in the making, and more effort went into this album than any previous Amaranthe record. You have already gotten a taste of what’s to come on 'Damnation Flame', but as the most varied and eclectic Amaranthe album to date, expect the unexpected! We cover a lot of musical ground on 'The Catalyst,' but the core of what we are about creatively is completely intact. It will be immediately obvious that you are listening to Amaranthe, as much as it will be immediately obvious that this is both a leap forward as well as a step up. Can’t wait for all of you to hear what we have been cooking, as well as seeing us perform these pristine new songs on the road SOON!", guitar player Olof Mörck states about this moment.
"The Catalyst" will see the light of the day on February 23rd 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will be available digitally and in different physical formats including CD, Vinyl, and a 2CD special edition. More...
Amaranthe Reveals New Vocalist
It's getting hot out there: Swedish modern metal heroes Amaranthe deliver the soundtrack for a fiery festival summer with the release of their new single, "Damnation Flame." With its symphonic touch and uplifting chorus, the band once again showcases their outstanding songwriting skills while maintaining their image as Sweden’s most exciting metal export.
Mastermind Olof states about the new song: "'Damnation Flame' breaks new ground for us in many ways, and in all the best ways possible. This is the very first Amaranthe song to feature symphonic elements, something we've wanted to do for a long time, and the darkened vampiric theme melds together perfectly with our take on modern melodic metal! Amaranthe has always been about being boundless and constantly reinventing ourselves, and by now you know to expect the unexpected. This is 100% pure passion poured into music, as you will no doubt experience yourself from the very first second - enjoy "Damnation Flame", with the promise of much more to come SOON!"
"Damnation Flame" doesn't only mark the start of some hot live shows this summer but also introduces Amaranthe's new vocalist Mikael Sehlin to their internationally growing fanbase.
Olof continues: "After a practically global search, and several amazing guest growlers to help us out on shows and tours we finally found just the right person for the job, in our very own Swedish capital of Stockholm! Mikael Sehlin has EVERYTHING it takes to join the Amaranthe line up, and his versatility and musicality completes and underscores our vision for our new album and the general future for Amaranthe perfectly. From the deepest guttural grunts to soaring screams Mikael is growling perfection incarnate, so please give a roaring welcome to the new star upon the Amaranthe firmament!"
Mikael Sehlin himself adds: "Hello everyone, Mike here! I am very thrilled to tell you I will fill the slot as the new Amaranthe growler and I can't wait to meet you guys out there! I hope you like the upcoming tracks to which I've had the honor recording growls to. Take care and see you soon!"
The newest member of the Amaranthe family can be seen in the music video for "Damnation Flame," the band's newest cinematic masterpiece. Hold your breath and follow the creatures of the night to their vampiric cave to witness the initiation of their latest victim...uhm... member. More...
Amaranthe Parts Ways With Vocalist
Swedish heavy metal outfit Amaranthe has confirmed that they have parted ways with vocalist Henrik "GG6" Englund Wilhelmson. A message from Wilhelmson reads as follows:
"I'm sorry to say that I got some sad news for ya'll! I will no longer be a part of Amaranthe. After 2 years at home caused by corona, something hit me. I freakin’ loved being at home with my family and started to dream about doing something else. Something more important and also to NOT spend more time away from my kids. For many reasons I also slowly stopped enjoying life on the road with Amaranthe. It became more of a job and something I pushed myself to do. Not like back in the days when I had some serious fun all the time! I want to thank all my fans for your support over the years and I promise I’ll be back with killer 'GG6' stuff in the future when the mood and creativity finds its way back to me! Cheers n love and good luck to Amaranthe in the future."
Amaranthe added: "We fully respect and understand Henrik's decision, and we wish him all the best on his future adventures. Henrik is truly one of the world's foremost growlers, as anyone who have seen him rip through our songs live knows, and we can't wait to see what he comes up with next! Keep your eyes peeled to his socials to stay up to date with forthcoming GG6 madness! This summer’s shows will be performed by two special guests, stay tuned!"
The Dark Side Of The Moon Shares Enya Cover
The Dark Side Of The Moon, consisting of members of Feuerschwanz, Amaranthe and Ad Infinitum, have released the second single and music video since their formation – their version of Enya’s The Lord Of The Rings – The Fellowship Of The Ring theme, "May It Be". The original song is the soundtrack to one of the darkest storylines of the whole saga, spreading hope when there seems to be none left.
The Dark Side Of The Moon is accompanied by Charlotte Wessels on the song and video. The haunting duet passages of Melissa Bonny and the exceptional Dutch singer let the song shine in a completely new way. Energetic drumming and a great guitar solo add new highlights to the song that, already with the second song of their career, showcases the versatility and talent of this newly founded band.
The Dark Side Of The Moon on "May It Be":
"Today we are proud to present our second song! On our musical quest through the mystic worlds of fantasy movies and games, we take you on a journey through Middle Earth, to the Undying Lands!! In honor of Tolkien’s unmatched epic tale, the 20 year anniversary of the movies and the upcoming series, we present you our version of “May It Be” - a version that you never would have expected - that’s a promise! And on top of that, we are beyond proud to have a very special guest in this song, the amazing Charlotte Wessels, who is riding with us to take this song to the next level!" More...
Twelve More Bands Confirmed For Graspop 2021
The organisers of Belium's premier metal festival Graspop Metal Meeting has announced a further twelve bands for next year's edition of the festival, which will take place in Dessel from June 17th - 20th. Added to the already stacked bill are Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies, Monster Magnet, A Day To Remember, Bullet For My Valentine, Amaranthe, Creeper, Ihsahn, The Pretty Reckless, Perturbator, Spiritbox and Bütcher.
The lineup is now as follows: More...
Amaranthe Posts "Fearless" Music Video Online
The day has finally come for Amaranthe to share their declaration to the world: The Swedish metal heroes' most epic album to date, "Manifest", is out today!
Amaranthe commented:
"So, we come to it at last! We are so very proud and happy to finally unveil 'Manifest' to the world, an album written with so much pure joy and enthusiasm, and yet very nearly did not see the light of day. When faced with the decision to record the album despite a world wide pandemic, the answer was the same as when we canceled tours that were supposed to promote the album: we have to release this album in 2020! As our long-time listeners are well aware of, Amaranthe believes in positive, energetic and uplifting music, and we feel that such sentiments are more needed than ever before! Easily our most confident and convincing album to date, this is music born out of pure passion and eagerness to create. This is our manifesto, and all our aesthetic aspirations made apparent - this is 'Manifest.'
"Fear - perhaps the most primal of instincts and most ancient of proclivities, and yet despite all our recent technological marvels our tendency towards fear only grows. Perhaps the great paradox of our time: we have never been materially safer, yet never more exposed to the ills and misfortunes of our truly global civilisation. This very primal urge is pure currency for both political and financial gain, and the more we give in to fear, the more it enslaves us. However, inside each and every one of us there is also courage, conviction and determination. It is in the face of adversity that we grow the strongest - so heed your inner warrior, pay homage to bravery - and transform into the 'Fearless!'" More...
Amaranthe Takes Fans Behind The Scenes Of Video
Amaranthe will release their new album, "Manifest," on October 2 via Nuclear Blast. The band have released a new video, offering a look behind the scenes of the recently released "Archangel" music video. You can check it out below.
"Manifest" is available in the following formats:
- CD
- Media Book With Four Bonus Tracks
- Media Book Bundle With Patch (Limited to 250 units)
- Vinyl
- Gold Vinyl (Limited to 300 units)
- Blue/Black Marbled Vinyl (Limited to 300 units)
- Cyan Vinyl (Limited to 1000 units)
- Band Exclusive Vinyl (Limited to 150 units per color)
- Red w/ Gold Splatter - Olof
- Clear w/ Red Splatter - Elize
- Green w/ Black Splatter - GG6
- White w/ Blue Splatter - Nils
- Pink w/ Green Splatter - Johan
- Orange w/ Black Splatter - Morten More...
Amaranthe Releases "Archangel" Music Video
All dreams are shattered, all hopes are lost - but out of the fuming ashes of apocalypse, there's a new star rising high into the blackened sky: Today, Amaranthe release "Archangel", the third single from their upcoming album "Manifest", to be out October 2nd, via Nuclear Blast.
A merciless but on point modern metal extravaganza coming with brutal riffs, a tempting chorus and hellish vibes - long story short: An infernal pleasure that makes you want to trade your soul for the fallen angel.
Amaranthe commented: "Fire and brimstone! Savour the sweet scent of sulphur as Amaranthe delves deep into Miltonian lore with 'Archangel'! An ancient tale of the fall of the angel Lucifer Morningstar was interpreted as a Greek tragedy in John Milton's seminal 'Paradise Lost', and it is from this perspective we tell a brief yet momentous story of greed, betrayal and overblown pride - an all too familiar and contemporary theme. Amaranthe's first collaboration with Poland's visual grandmasters Grupa13 took us from abandoned and ghastly factory halls in Wroclaw to the derelict ruins of Swiny Castle among the Polish mountains. Light up your incense, fill your goblet and delight in a darker shade of Amaranthe!" More...
Amaranthe Posts New Music Video Online
After transporting us into a new dimension and lifting us up into a higher level of modern metal, Amaranthe are ready to drag us down to hell: Forged in the burning fire of passion and heavy riffs, together with one of Finland's most powerful voices, Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast), Amaranthe is going 'Strong' today with the release of their second single from their upcoming album "Manifest," out on October 2nd. Check out the official video for "Strong" below.
"Manifest" will be available as CD, media book with four bonus tracks, media book bundle with patch (limited to 250 units, mailorder exclusive), Gold Vinyl (limited to 300 units, mailorder + wholesale exclusive), Blue/Black Marbled Vinyl (limited to 300 units, EMP exclusive), Cyan Vinyl (NB USA exclusive) as well as six individual band member Vinyls (limited to 150 units each, bandshop exclusive). More...
Amaranthe Begins Recording New Album
Sweden's finest modern metal heroes Amaranthe have entered the studio in Denmark to start working on the recording of their new album - just one hour before the Danish borders were closed!
The band, now in quarantine, states: "By now, some of you know that we will start the recording of our new album today, Monday 16th March. It is an odd feeling to continue operations while large parts of the world are on lockdown, and the music industry is suffering greater than most other businesses - but we find it extremely important to soldier on, as we refuse to be beaten by this disease. It also means that we are effectively isolating ourselves, as everyone should as much as possible. We were set to travel to the studio on Sunday 15th, but as the Danish government decided to close their border with only a few hours notice, we had to make a very sudden and daring escape from Sweden into Denmark, ending up at an utterly deserted Copenhagen train station about one hour before the lockdown. We were quite literally the only ones making our way INTO the country, while everyone else was trying to get OUT.
"As you can no doubt imagine, people think that we are mad. Many of you are now in voluntary or involuntary isolation, and we will try our best to entertain you with regular updates from the studio! The album, already in this early phase, is something we feel incredibly strongly about, and we think you will no doubt know what we mean when you get to hear it later this year. Stay safe, wash your hands, keep your distance from the elderly and the sick - spread the love, not the virus!"
Amaranthe will update their fans daily about what's happening in the studio, so check their social channels to stay up to date!
Amaranthe Posts Drum Cam Video Online
Last month, Nuclear Blast announced the signing of modern metal outfit Amaranthe. To break up the recording sessions for their upcoming, yet-untitled 2020 studio album, the Swedish/Danish group kick off their 8-date »Helix Nordic Tour 2019« next week. In anticipation of the tour and to give fans a taster of what they can expect at the shows, Amaranthe have launched a drum cam video, in which Morten Løwe Sørensen can be seen performing the track 'Call Out My Name' during their show at the Ice Hall in Helsinki on February 16, 2019. Watch the video by Antti Kangasaho below. More...
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Powerwolf Makes Bristol Howl
While tour packages can often cater to fans of a specific sound, it can be said that the best lineups are ones which offer something for everyone. Last week, German power metal quintet Powerwolf rolled into the south west of England to perform at the SWX club, bringing countrymen Kissin' Dynamite and Scandinavian band Amaranthe with them. The tour promised a lot but did it deliver? Read on MacDuff...
Kicking off proceedings tonight was German glam metal outfit Kissin' Dynamite. The band are all in their twenties but have already released six albums and been around for over a decade and it's little surprise that they've been going so long while they're so young, because they put on one hell of a show. They make it known that their mission is to "bring back stadium rock" while at the SWX club may not be Madison Square Garden, the quintet create a huge atmosphere, which begun immediately with the awesome opener, "I've Got The Fire." Kissin' Dynamite has a really powerful sound which seems like it'll work in any setting, pounding skulls with such songs as "Sex Is War" and "I Will Be King," the latter of which was accompanied by frontman Hannes Braun going full Freddie Mercury and taking to the stage in crown and cape. A fantastic reminder of just how fun heavy metal can be, Kissin' Dynamite will only get bigger. More...
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Bloodstock 2018: Day Three
All good things must come to an end, as they say. And so it was that after two days full of metal, the Bloodstock Open Air festival drew to a close with one last blast of high octane music. It's strange to say about a metal festival, but given the amount of children and seasoned rockers in the audience over the course of the weekend, it can honestly be said that Bloodstock is fun for all ages, not just in terms of the festival and its fairground attractions, but for some of the bands who performed over the weekend too.
As had unfortunately been becoming a tradition, I missed out on the opening band on the Ronnie James Dio stage and instead got to the main area to see progressive metal outfit, Evergrey. Having witnessed some of their set at 70000 Tons Of Metal this year, it was interesting to see the band in a different light, quite literally as the atmospheric lighting of the ship's ampitheatre had been replaced with the cold, grey skies of the East Midlands morning. Attending the festival with a group of prog metal fans, I can safely say that the Swedes delight their fan base and target audience. Their long, intricate pieces are a must see for fans of the style but for those who aren't so keen or consider themselves more of a casual fan, this brand of music might do a lot to excite and certainly doesn't help wake you from the night before. More...
Cyhra To Join Kreator On Their North American Tour
Cyhra (ex-In Flames/Amaranthe/Shining, etc.) will be supporting Sabaton and Kreator on their forthcoming North American tour. Cyhra will participate from February 12th through to March 11th.
02/08 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
02/09 Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
02/10 San Francisco, CA – The UC Theater
02/12 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
02/13 Seattle, WA – Showbox
02/14 Vancouver, BC – The Vogue Theater
02/16 Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
02/17 Calgary, AB – The Palace
02/19 Boise, ID – Revolution
02/21 Denver, CO – The Gothic Theater
02/22 Kansas City, MO – The Truman
02/23 Minneapolis, MN – Music Hall
02/24 Madison, WI – Orpheum
02/26 Grand Rapids, MI – Venue
02/27 Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
03/01 Toronto, ON – The Phoenix
03/02 Montreal, QC – Metropolis
03/03 Boston, MA – House Of Blues
03/04 Huntington, NY – The Paramount Theater
03/06 Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
03/07 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
03/08 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
03/10 Tampa, FL – Jannus Landing
03/11 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
More Bands Confirmed For Graspop 2018
The organisers of Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting festival has announced a string of new names for next year's edition of the event, which will be held over four days from June 21st to June 24th. In addition to the previously announced acts, Guns N Roses, Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden, the festival will also host such big names as British heavy metal icons Judas Priest, thrash metal legends Megadeth, Kreator and Exodus, nu metal giants Limp Bizkit and the Ice-T fronted, Body Count, amongst many others.
The lineup so far is as follows:
Guns N Roses
Iron Maiden
Ozzy Osbourne
Judas Priest
Avenged Sevenfold
Bullet For My Valentine
A Perfect Circle
Limp Bizkit
Parkway Drive
Megadeth
Kreator
Body Count
Exodus
Anti Flag
P.O.D.
Killswitch Engage
Watain
Asking Alexandria
At The Gates
Less Than Jake
The Darkness
Iced Earth
Underoath
Amaranthe
Thy Art Is Murder
Powerwolf
Emmure
Marduk
Tesseract
Powerflo
Vader
Miss May I
Stray From The Path
Tyr
Knocked Loose
Arkona
Carnivore A.D.
Pist*On
Modern Life Is War
Asphyx
Planet Of Zeus
Akercocke
Blessthefall
Silverstein
Zeal & Ardor
Bolzer
Monuments
Stone Broken
CyHra (Ex-In Flames, Etc.) Debuts New Music Video
CyHra, the new band featuring former Amaranthe singer Jake E., ex-In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad and Luca Turilli's Rhapsody drummer Alex Landenburg, debuts a new music video for "Karma", taken from the upcoming debut album "Letters To Myself", which is on course for an October 20th release on Spinefarm. Patric Ullaeus (Arch Enemy, Children Of Bodom) directed the clip.
Check out now "Karma" below.
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