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The Halo Effect Releases March of the Unheard + Announces European Tour with Pain


Melodic death metal pioneers The Halo Effect have unleashed their highly anticipated new album, March of the Unheard. Available now, this groundbreaking release reaffirms their place at the forefront of the genre they helped define while boldly charting new territory.

A Testament to the Gothenburg Sound

March of the Unheard is more than a celebration of The Halo Effect’s roots; it’s a dynamic evolution of the iconic Gothenburg sound. Thirty years after their members propelled melodic death metal to global prominence, the band delivers an album filled with razor-sharp guitar leads, driving rhythms, and unforgettable hooks.

To mark the release, the band has also unveiled a stunning video for their lead single, What We Become. Directed by Johan Carlén and shot in an ice-cold barn, the video’s mystique perfectly complements the track’s themes of transformation, depression, and self-doubt.

Frontman Mikael Stanne shared:
“The wait is over! Our second album drops today, and we could not be more proud. This is our love letter to melodic death metal, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Don’t miss our new video for What We Become—it’s the perfect introduction to this record!”

Available Formats

March of the Unheard is available in multiple collectible formats:

  • CD Jewel Case
  • CD Digi (with 3 bonus tracks, 24-page booklet, UV spot varnish, parchment paper)
  • Vinyl Editions (with 24-page booklet, UV spot varnish, parchment paper):
    • Crystal Clear (Retail Exclusive)
    • Curacao/Ocean Blue/White Splatter (NB Shop Exclusive)
    • Curacao (Band Shop Exclusive)
    • Yellow (Sweden Rock Exclusive, with 1 Bonus Track)
    • Light Green (Nordic Exclusive)

Halos Over Europe Tour 2025

Following the release, The Halo Effect will embark on their first-ever European headlining tour. Special guests Pain and rising Finnish melodic death stars Bloodred Hourglass will join the trek.

Tour Dates:

  • 15.01. Oslo, NO – Vulkan Arena (without Pain)
  • 16.01. Copenhagen, DK – Amager Bio
  • 17.01. Hamburg, DE – Markthalle (SOLD OUT)
  • 18.01. Cologne, DE – Essigfabrik (SOLD OUT)
  • 19.01. Haarlem, NL – Patronaat
  • 21.01. Bristol, UK – The Fleece (LOW TICKETS)
  • 22.01. Glasgow, UK – Slay
  • 23.01. Wolverhampton, UK – KK’s Steel Mill
  • 24.01. Manchester, UK – Club Academy
  • 25.01. London, UK – Electric Ballroom
  • 26.01. Antwerp, BE – Trix
  • 28.01. Paris, FR – Bataclan
  • 29.01. Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp
  • 31.01. Stuttgart, DE – LKA Longhorn (LOW TICKETS)
  • 01.02. Munich, DE – Backstage (SOLD OUT)
  • 02.02. Solothurn, CH – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
  • 04.02. Berlin, DE – Kulturbrauerei Kesselhaus
  • 05.02. Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser (LOW TICKETS)
  • 06.02. Vienna, AT – Arena Wien (LOW TICKETS)
  • 07.02. Budapest, HU – Barba Negra Blue Stage
  • 08.02. Brno, CZ – Sono Centrum
  • 09.02. Warsaw, PL – Progresja
  • 11.02. Helsinki, FI – Tavastia (SOLD OUT)
  • 12.02. Tampere, FI – Tavara Asema (LOW TICKETS)
  • 14.02. Stockholm, SE – Fallan
  • 15.02. Gothenburg, SE – Gothenburg Studios

For tickets and more information, visit: The Halo Effect Tour

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#industrial, New Music Release

MORLOCKS Release Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi EP

Swedish industrial rock powerhouse MORLOCKS kick off 2025 with the release of their brand-new EP, Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi, available today, January 10, 2025, via Metropolis Records. This ambitious five-track offering blends industrial rock, neo-classical, darkwave, and metal into a bold and cinematic sound.

Stream or purchase the EP here:

Critical Acclaim for Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi

  • “Majestic soundscapes imbued with dark menace stand on an equal footing with uplifting chorus lines. Morlocks are a powerhouse force to be reckoned with.” – Louder Than War
  • “Remarkably ambitious and unashamedly lavish in every way, this EP is something special.” – Aural Aggravation
  • “Wonderful mix of industrial rock, neo-classical, darkwave and metal.” – Maximum Volume Music
  • “Grandiloquent, crazy, intense, nasty, hilarious, delightful, as wide as a blockbuster, as twisted as a B-movie: it’s a stroke of genius.” – Verdammnis (FR)
  • “A must-listen for fans of dark sounds with a dash of madness, Morlocks are back with an impressive performance!” – Medienkonverter (DE)


EP Highlights

The EP features five tracks, including reimagined versions of rare gems and iconic covers:

  1. The S.N.A.F.U. Principle v3.0 – A re-recorded version of a track from their 2001 debut album.
  2. March Of The Goblins – Another powerful re-recording from their early catalog.
  3. The Lake Pt. I & The Lake Pt. II – Cover versions of Bathory classics.
  4. Young Prisoners – A cover of Borghesia’s underground masterpiece.

About MORLOCKS

Formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the early ’90s by J. Strauss, MORLOCKS has evolved from a guitar-driven electronic rock sound into a grand industrial symphonic powerhouse. The addition of Innocentius Rabiatus (Andreas Wandegren of Dark Side Cowboys) in 2003 saw the group lean into heavier industrial rock influences, culminating in their celebrated 2011 album The Outlaw of Fives.

Notable collaborations include working with KMFDM’s Sascha Konietzko, dark ambient electro artist Karin My, and black metal vocalist Heljarmadr (Grá/Dark Funeral). Their most recent full-length release, Praise The Iconoclast, was hailed as a masterpiece in the industrial and darkwave scene.

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