Amaranthe announces new vocalist, drops new single “Damnation Flame”

Swedish modern metal heroes Amaranthe deliver the soundtrack for a fiery festival summer with the release of their new single “Damnation Flame” (you can watch the official music video below). The band has also announced Mikael Sehlin as the new vocalist, who will provide growlings accompanying female singer Elyze Ryd.

With its symphonic touch and uplifting chorus, Amaranthe once again showcases their outstanding songwriting skills while maintaining their image as Sweden’s most exciting metal export.

Guitarist 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!”

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!”

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

20. – 24.09. DE Berlin – Full Metal Cruise

01.12. FI Jyväskyla – John Smith Rock Frozen

02.12. FI Joensuu, Unholy Winter Fest