Today, two international metal heavyweights celebrate an extension of their alliance: Swedish metal legends In Flames have re-signed with Nuclear Blast Records –
extending their partnership on a worldwide level. As one of the most influential metal bands of all time, the news foreshadows some exciting plans for the Gothenburg legends, soon to be rolled out.
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The Halo Effect announce debut album “Days Of The Lost” and reveal video for title track
After making a big impression with their debut single “Shadowminds” and the follow up single “Feel What I Believe”, The Halo Effect have announced their debut album, set for release on August 12th, and have released a third single and video for the album’s title track “Days Of The Lost”.
The band featuring guitar heroes & songwriting wizards Jesper Strömblad and Niclas Engelin (ex- IN FLAMES), singer Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILITY), as well as former IN FLAMES members Peter Iwers and Daniel Svensson, present another masterclass in Swedish melodic death metal.
Continue reading The Halo Effect announce debut album “Days Of The Lost” and reveal video for title trackDEFECTS DROP SOPHOMORE SINGLE AND JOIN IN FLAMES TOUR
UK Metal newcomers DEFECTS drop their latest single “End Of Days”, following their debut single “Scapegoat” which came at the end of last year.
Coming ahead of their UK tour with IN FLAMES, “End Of Days” is accompanied by a fiery performance video courtesy of Loki Films (Architects, Sylosis, Soilwork, Ingested). Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lbpIW1xwK8
THE HALO EFFECT band feat. In Flames and Dark Tranquillity legends release first ever single & music video ‘Shadowminds’
The year of the corona-pandemic, when the world was forced into a standstill, five old friends finally put an old idea in motion. The result is a brand new band, THE HALO EFFECT, who recently inked a contract with Nuclear Blast.
The members of THE HALO EFFECT are not only masters of their domain, but also pioneers of the Gothenburg melodeath scene, who, at some point, have all been members of fellow Gothenburg icons IN FLAMES: Lead guitarists Niclas Engelin (ENGEL) and Jesper Strömblad (CYHRA), lead singer and lyricist Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILLITY), bassist Peter Iwers, and drummer Daniel Svensson.
Today, the band are giving metal fans all over the world a taste of their sound with debut single ‘Shadowminds’, that comes together with a music video. Its brooding atmosphere, melodic riffs and harsh vocals provide a perfect example of what THE HALO EFFECT is about.
IN FLAMES to reissue catalogue (1994-2008) on CD this Nov 26th
Just in time for the impending holiday season, Swedish heavy metal icons In Flames will reissue their classic albums from 1994-2008 that were previously unavailable and out-of-print on CD, on November 26th via Nuclear Blast.
Continue reading IN FLAMES to reissue catalogue (1994-2008) on CD this Nov 26thIN FLAMES discuss the legacy and influence of In Flames “Clayman”

In celebration of Swedish metal powerhouse IN FLAMES’ recent release of “Clayman (20th Anniversary Edition),” esteemed masters of metal Adam Dutkiewicz (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE),Jordan Mancino (AS I LAY DYING), Mike Schleibaum (DARKEST HOUR), Chris Broderick and Matt Heafy (TRIVIUM) have come together in a new video to talk about the enduring legacy and influence of the band’s highly revered 2000 breakout record “Clayman.”
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