Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
After the release of their highly acclaimed third studio album “Tides” earlier this year, Finnish melodic death metal powerhouse Horizon Ignited return with brand-new music: the band proudly presents their latest standalone single “The Catalyst”, available now on all streaming platforms!
Originally written and recorded during the “Tides” sessions, “The Catalyst” didn’t quite fit the narrative flow of the final album. Still, the band felt strongly connected to the song – and knew it deserved to see the light of day. Following their recent cover of Children Of Bodom’s “Sixpounder”, this marks the next fresh chapter in the band’s evolving sonic journey.
The band comments:
*”When the recording of our latest album ‘Tides’ was done, we were left with a few songs that didn’t quite fit in with the rest of the album. We thought that the songs were great and we didn’t want to just leave them ignored so we decided that they are going to be released separately.
So now we proudly present ‘The Catalyst’.
It’s kinda like a mix of Korn and In Flames—groovy, heavy and bouncy but still very melodic. We are definitely going to add this to our live sets!”*
Driven by thick riffs, infectious grooves and the band’s signature blend of aggression and melody, “The Catalyst” shines as a powerful standalone track that expands the emotional and sonic landscapes introduced on “Tides”.
Fans can expect a heavy, modern and highly energetic track that will undoubtedly become a new live favorite.
Watch the video of the song here:
About the Album “Tides”
“Tides” is a profound exploration of the human condition, weaving themes of fragility, resilience, and transformation into an electrifying sonic journey. Recorded with Juho Räihä (Swallow The Sun) at Inka Studio and mixed/mastered by Chris Clancy (Machine Head, Kataklysm), “Tides” sets a new standard for melodic death metal.
Order “Tides” here: https://lnk.to/HITides
Tracklist:
Beneath The Dark Waters
Ashes (feat. Jaakko Mäntymaa)
Baptism By Fire
Welcome To This House Of Hate
My Grave Shall Be The Sea (Leviathan pt. II)
Prison Of My Mind
Fraction Of Eternity
Aurora’s Dance
Tides
Fragments
ICYMI – Watch the previous singles:
Horizon Ignited are:
Okko Solanterä – Vocals
Johannes Mäkinen – Guitars
Vili Vottonen – Guitars
Miska Ek – Keyboards
Jiri Vanhatalo – Drums
Jukka Haarala – Bass
Discography:
After The Storm (2019)
Towards The Dying Lands (2022)
Tides (2025)
Stay tuned for more updates, and prepare to ride the “Tides” with Horizon Ignited!
Follow Horizon Ignited: https://linktr.ee/horizonignited
