Previously announced new Metal Supergroup The Halo Effect, featuring former members of In Flames, have released their first new music! The band is streaming the single “Shadowminds” right now at all DSPs. The band unites one-time In Flames members Jesper Strömblad (guitar), Daniel Svensson (drums), Peter Iwers (bass), Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquility) (vocals) – a crazy amount of talent. The band will release their debut album via Nuclear Blast in 2022 and will open for new labelmates Machine Head and Amon Amarth next fall in Europe. Check out “Shadowminds” now!
The Halo Effect said in a statement: “Having grown up alongside Nuclear Blast in the early days of extreme metal, it just makes perfect sense for The Halo Effect to partner with this prestigous label. Our music holds true to our roots and what made us who we are today while trusting our shared experiences to move forward. Joining our old and new friends at Nuclear Blast Records is an honour and a privilege and we look forward to to releasing this labor of love for metal together!”
Jens Prüter, head of A&R at Nuclear Blast Europe, adds: “In 2009, I was going to Gothenburg to produce the ‘Where Death Is Most Alive’ documentary for a DARK TRANQUILLITY DVD. Getting deeper into the Gothenburg scene, going through hours of archive footage and listening to all the interviews, I though it was a jungle of incest. In the early ’90s, a bunch of guys moved between IN FLAMES, DARK TRANQUILLITY, CEREMONIAL OATH, HAMMERFALL and many more. We shouldn’t forget that most of the protagonists were still teenagers when they released their first ‘Desecrator’ or ‘Septic Broiler’ demo tapes. What looked like incest was just a group of friends who shared a deep passion for metal. You could call it an all-star band but it’s basically just an all-family band. Listening to The Halo Effect is like going to a New Year’s dinner enjoying the best food and drinks of the year. And it’s a pleasure to be invited and share the joy with the rest of the world. Cheers!”
The Halo Effect 2022 European tour supporting Machine Head and Amon Amarth
Sep. 08 – UK – Nottingham – Arena
Sep. 09 – UK – Cardiff – Arena
Sep. 10 – UK – London – Wembley Arena
Sep. 12 – UK – Manchester – Arena
Sep. 13 – IE – Dublin – 3 Arena –
Sep. 16 – CH – Zurich – Hallenstadion
Sep. 17 – AT – Vienna – Stadthalle
Sep. 18 – PL – Krakow – Tauron Arena
Sep. 20 – EST – Tallinn – Saku Arena
Sep. 21 – FIN – Helsinki – Ice Hall
Sep. 23 – N – Oslo – Spektrum
Sep. 24 – S – Stockholm – Hovet
Sep. 26 – DK – Copenhagen – Forum Black Box
Sep. 27 – DE – Hamburg – Barclays Arena
Sep. 28 – DE – Frankfurt – Festhalle
Sep. 30 – DE – Oberhausen – König Pilsener Arena
Oct. 01 – DE – Berlin – Velodrom
Oct. 02 – NL – Amsterdam – Afas Live
Oct. 04 – IT – Milano – Lorenzini District
Oct. 06 – ES – Barcelona – Sant Jordi
Oct. 07 – ES – Madrid – Vistalegre
Oct. 08 – ES – La Coruna – Coliseum
Oct. 09 – P – Lisbon – Campo Pequeno
Oct. 12 – FR – Paris – Zenith
Oct. 14 – DE – Munich – Olympiahalle
Oct. 15 – DE – Leipzig – Arena
Oct. 16 – CZ – Prague – Tipsport Arena
Oct. 18 – HU – Budapest – Barba Negra
Oct. 20 – LUX – Esch zur Alzette – Rockhal
Oct. 21 – BE – Brussels – Forest National
Oct. 22 – DE – Stuttgart – Schleyerhalle