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Swedish melodic metallers, Cyhra (featuring Amaranthe co-founder Jake E) have dropped their latest single, “Box With Spirits,”.with an official video. Signed to the Reigning Phoenix Music label, the supergroup also includes current members of The Halo Effect, Kamelot, The Crown, and Suburban Tribe, and hit their 10th anniversary next year. Watch the new video and read more below.
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Right before taking Nordic Gothic to their first-ever US show at ProgPower US this past weekend, and braving the Latin American heat for a short tour, Cemetery Skyline are releasing “Nothing From This World.” The performance for the video was filmed on their sold-out Finnish tour in March and spiced up by Jari Heino for Coldstore Productions. Watch it here:
Swedish old-school death metallers, Grand Cadaver – made up of current and former members of Dark Tranquillity, The Halo Effect, Tiamat, Novarupta, and Katatonia – have announced a new EP. The Rot Beneath, will see the light of day on August 15 via Majestic Mountain Records. It will be available on vinyl, alongside a limited reissue of their 2021 debut full-length, Into the Maw of Death, with pre-orders coming soon. They have also just dropped the record’s first single, its title track, “The Rot Beneath.” Check it out below.
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Melodic metallers, Cyhra, have unleashed their latest single, “Superman,” through Reigning Phoenix Music records. It comes with a music video, and is the first new music from the band since their third album, 2023’s The Vertigo Trigger. Watch it below and find out more.
Stream/purchase “Superman” here: https://cyhra.rpm.link/supermanPR
“Sometimes, life tests our limits, but when we choose to rise, dream, and believe, we find the strength to be unstoppable. Because deep down, we all have a ‘Superman’ within us,” comments Cyhra on the song’s meaning.
The track explodes with headbang-inducing riffs, as vocalist Jake E teases its epic, melody-rich chorus against a backdrop of sharp instrumentals. The almost spoken verses escalate to a larger-than-life chorus, culminating in irresistible, sing-along choirs that emphatically signal Cyhra’s trajectory is set to soar above and beyond at breakneck speed!
“Superman” not only marks Cyhra’s latest single but also their debut release with the burgeoning label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), which has recently become their new record label home. This track was mastered by renowned audio engineer Maor Appelbaum, known for his work with Halford, Sabaton, and Equilibrium, among others. The artwork for “Superman:” was crafted by Gustavo Sazes, a longtime collaborator who has designed for Soilwork, Dynazty, and Vltimas. Sazes has been instrumental in shaping the visual identity of Cyhra’s previous three studio albums as well.
Vocalist Jake E states: “We are thrilled to announce that we have officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music! This marks an exciting new chapter in our journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to join a family that shares our passion for music and artistry. Reigning Phoenix Music is home to a roster of incredible talent and a team of dedicated professionals, many of whom we’ve had the pleasure of working with earlier in our careers. Reuniting with such familiar faces feels like coming home, and we’re confident that this partnership will allow us to reach new heights together. We’re already hard at work with new music, and with Reigning Phoenix Music by our side, we’re more inspired than ever to create something truly unforgettable for our fans. Thank you for your continued support – it means the world to us!”
“We are are excited to welcome CYHRA to our family and for the opportunity to work with them again. Their talent, passion, and energy align perfectly with our vision of elevating artistry to new heights. Together, we’re setting the stage for an incredible journey!” adds the RPM team.
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As they approach their 10th anniversary next year, Cyhra have carved out a notable place in the metal scene since their founding in 2016 by Jake E (formerly Amaranthe) and Jesper Strömblad (The Halo Effect, formerly In Flames). They were soon joined by drummer Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, Luca Turilli‘s Rhapsody) and bassist Peter Iwers (The Halo Effect, formerly In Flames). Their debut album Letters To Myself was released in 2017 to glowing reviews, catapulting the group to global stages, crowned with a massive North American tour supporting Sabaton and Kreator.
Following Iwers’ departure, Euge Valovirta (guitars, bass) joined the line-up, and the band released their second album No Halos In Hell in 2019, which blended groovy metal with a poppy flair and featured the hit single “Out Of My Life,” amassing about 11 million streams on Spotify. Their success continued with a European tour with Battle Beast, UK dates alongside Delain, headline shows in select countries including Finland and Japan, and performances at major festivals like Masters of Rock, Bloodstock Open Air, Sabaton Open Air, and 70,000 Tons of Metal.
In 2020, guitarist Marcus Sunesson (Ronnie Atkins, The Crown) joined, expanding the line-up. The pandemic pause allowed the band to craft their third album The Vertigo Trigger, released in 2023. The album’s tour brought them back to Finland to open for Smash Into Pieces and to headline shows in early 2024. Quietly beginning their fourth album, Cyhra ended the cycle with a Scandinavian tour with Evergrey, leading into 2025 with the standalone single “Superman.”
Cyhra are:
Jake E – Vocals, keys
Euge Valovirta – Guitars, bass
Jesper Strömblad – Bass, guitars
Marcus Sunesson – Guitars
Alex Landenburg – Drums
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https://www.tiktok.com/@cyhraofficial
https://youtube.com/@cyhraofficial
https://www.reigningphoenixmusic.com/artists/cyhra
Gothenburg’s The Halo Effect have dropped their new single, “Detonate,” accompanied by a music video. It is the first single from their upcoming sophomore full-length, March of the Unheard, due out January 10th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records. Keep reading below to catch the new video and more.
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With a formidable lineup, including members, past and present, of Dark Tranquillity, Insomnium, Amorphis, Dimmu Borgir, Sentenced, Entombed, The Abbey, and more, Cemetery Skyline have just delivered their latest single. Following two previously released tracks, the “Nordic Gothic” ensemble’s new number, “The Coldest Heart,” is accompanied by a visualizer video created by Metastazis. Watch it below.
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