Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK is excited to share the third single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is set to be released on January 9, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records.
The emotional anthem ‘The Art Of Being Alone’ features none other than Chris Harms of acclaimed German metal band Lord Of The Lost on guest vocals. The song deals with important contemporary issues such as mental health, self-empowerment, and positive life perception. A compelling video has also been released alongside the single, illustrating the feeling of being alone and cornered while ultimately showing a path to self-awareness and a way out of this mental prison.
Singer Jennifer Haben commented, “‘The Art Of Being Alone’ is one of the most emotional songs for us since it‘s born from personal battles and quiet reflections. We wanted it to be fragile and powerful at the same time and we believe many of you will find your own story between its lines. Having Chris Harms join us with his uniquely intense voice and personality felt absolutely perfect and brought a depth to this track that made it even more special.”
Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost) added, “This duet was long overdue! For more than 10 years now, LORD OF THE LOST and BEYOND THE BLACK have been crossing paths — we like and appreciate each other and it was kind of obvious that Jenny’s and my voices would work great together. Now we’ve finally made it happen and created this powerful, goosebump-inducing song together! I’m really happy about it!”
BEYOND THE BLACK’s sixth full-length album, Break The Silence, is a concept album rooted in melodic metal with ethno influences. It explores themes of communication, inner strength, resilience, and the urgent need to reconnect in a divided world. Tracks like ‘Let There Be Rain’, ‘(La Vie Est Un) Cinéma’, ‘Ravens’, and ‘The Flood’ examine how words – and their absence – shape our reality. It is an emotional, multi-layered experience that mirrors today’s complex world and invites fans to be part of this new chapter.
Track List
- Rising High
- Break The Silence
- The Art Of Being Alone (feat. Lord Of The Lost)
- Let There Be Rain (feat. The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices)
- Ravens
- The Flood
- Can You Hear Me (feat. Asami from Lovebites)
- (La vie est un) Cinéma
- Hologram
- Weltschmerz
Tour Dates
- Jan. 15, 2026 – UK-Manchester, O2 Ritz
- Jan. 16, 2026 – UK-London, O2 Shepherd´s Bush Empire
- Jan. 17, 2026 – FR-Paris, Bataclan
- Jan. 19, 2026 – CH-Zurich, X-tra
- Jan. 20, 2026 – DE-Munich, Tonhalle
- Jan. 22, 2026 – HU-Budapest, Barba Negra
- Jan. 23, 2026 – AT-Vienna, Arena
- Jan. 24, 2026 – DE-Geiselwind, MusicHall
- Jan. 26, 2026 – DE-Stuttgart, Wagenhallen
- Jan. 27, 2026 – DE-Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
- Jan. 28, 2026 – DE-Hanover, Capitol
- Jan. 30, 2026 – PL-Warsaw, Proxima
- Jan. 31, 2026 – DE-Leipzig, Haus Auenseee
- Feb. 1, 2026 – DE-Berlin, Huxleys
- Feb. 3, 2026 – DE-Hamburg, Insel Park Arena
- Feb. 4, 2026 – BE-Antwerp, Trix
- Feb. 5, 2026 – DE-Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
- Feb. 6, 2026 – NL-Nijmegen, Doornroosje
- Feb. 8, 2026 – DK-Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
- Feb. 9, 2026 – SE-Gothenburg, Pustervik
- Feb. 11, 2026 – NO-Oslo, Vulkan
- Feb. 12, 2026 – SE-Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
- Feb. 14, 2026 – FI-Helsinki, Aäniwalli
Tickets & Information
About BEYOND THE BLACK
Since their formation, German symphonic metal band BEYOND THE BLACK have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal. Their debut album in 2015, Songs Of Love And Death, was an instant success, earning the Metal Hammer Award for “Best Debut.” They have since played the world’s biggest metal festivals, including Wacken Open Air, and supported international acts like Aerosmith, Korn, and the Scorpions. Following their self-titled fifth album in 2023, which charted in several countries, they embarked on their most successful European headline tour to date in early 2024. The band reached another milestone in early 2025 with their first-ever Latin America tour, and will take the stage at prestigious European festivals again this summer before launching their next European headline tour, Rising High, in early 2026.
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