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AMARANTHE Joins DRAGONFORCE’s North American Tour as Direct Support!

Swedish six-piece AMARANTHE recently electrified the Wacken main stage with a dazzling performance, where they unveiled their upcoming album, “The Catalyst.” Scheduled for release on February 23rd, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records, “The Catalyst” announcement was met with excitement.

This fall, AMARANTHE embarks on a North American journey as the direct support for GRAMMY-nominated power metal legends, DRAGONFORCE. The 24-date tour commences on October 20th in Mesa, Arizona, and concludes on November 19th in Los Angeles. NANOWAR OF STEEL and EDGE OF PARADISE will open for each show. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 11.

AMARANTHE’s Olof Mörck says, “We know you guys have been waiting THREE long years since we had to cancel our tour due to the pandemic. But the wait is almost over, and we can very barely contain our excitement for this beast of a tour.”

DRAGONFORCE’s Herman Li states, “We’ve prepared a new setlist with some brand-new songs that we’ll be releasing before the tour begins. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic tour!”

Confirmed dates for AMARANTHE as direct support for DRAGONFORCE on their North American 2023 tour with NANOWAR OF STEEL and EDGE OF PARADISE are:

  • 10.20. U.S. Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater*
  • 10.21. U.S. Albuquerque, NM – Revel*
  • 10.23. U.S. Austin, TX – Empire Garage
  • 10.24. U.S. Dallas, TX – The Granada
  • 10.25. U.S. Houston, TX – House Of Blues
  • 10.27. U.S. Orlando, FL – House Of Blues
  • 10.28. U.S. Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
  • 10.30. U.S. Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Heaven
  • 10.31. U.S. Charlotte, NC – The Underground
  • 11.01. U.S. Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Sound
  • 11.03. U.S. New York, NY – Palladium Time Square
  • 11.04. U.S. Worcester, MA – The Palladium
  • 11.05. C.A. Montreal, QC – Mtelius
  • 11.06. C.A. Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
  • 11.08. U.S. Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater
  • 11.09. U.S. Detroit, MI – The Majestic
  • 11.10. U.S. Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
  • 11.11. U.S. Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
  • 11.12. U.S. Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater
  • 11.14. U.S. Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
  • 11.15. U.S. Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
  • 11.16. U.S. Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
  • 11.18. U.S. Berkeley, CA – UC Theater
  • 11.19. U.S. Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (* – No NANOWAR OF STEEL)

WORLDWIDE DATES:

  • 08.10 ES Villena – Leyendas Del Rock
  • 08.17-19. CZ Moravský Krumloch – Rock Castle
  • 09.20 – 24. DE Berlin – Full Metal Cruise
  • 12.01. FI Jyväskyla – John Smith Rock Frozen
  • 12.02. FI Joensuu, Unholy Winter Fest

The upcoming album, “The Catalyst,” is available for pre-order. It represents a conceptual and theatrical masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of AMARANTHE’s sound.

For more details and to pre-order, visit: Pre-order The Catalyst

AMARANTHE:
Elize Ryd – vocals
Mikael Sehlin – growls
Olof Mörck – guitars, keyboards
Johan Andreassen – bass
Morten Løwe Sørensen – drums
Nils Molin – vocals

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AMARANTHE ANNOUNCE NEW VOCALIST AND DROP NEW SINGLE ‘DAMNATION FLAME’    

Swedish modern metal heroes AMARANTHE deliver the soundtrack for a fiery festival summer season 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 Swedn’s most exciting metal export.

Olof Mörck 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!”

Stream ‘Damnation Flame’ here.

‘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.

Watch the video for ‘Damnation Flame’ here.

AMARANTHE LIVE 2023:
01.07. ES Viveiro – Ressurection Fest
04.08. DE Wacken – Wacken Open Air
05.08. FI Lieto – Smuggler Rok
10.08. ES Villena – Leyendas Del Rock
17.-19.08. CZ Moravský Krumloch – Rock Castle
– 24.09. DE Berlin – Full Metal Cruise
01.12. FI Jyväskyla – John Smith Rock Frozen
02.12. FI Joensuu, Unholy Winter Fest

AMARANTHE is:
Elize Ryd | vocals
Mikael Sehlin | growls
Olof Mörck | guitars, keyboards
Johan Andreassen | bass
Morten Løwe Sørensen | drums
Nils Molin | vocals

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