The pioneers of melodic death metal are back, and they’re ready to redefine the genre they helped create. THE HALO EFFECT, a band formed by some of the most iconic names in the Gothenburg metal scene, today proudly announces the release of their highly anticipated new album, March Of The Unheard.
More than just a nod to their iconic roots, March Of The Unheard boldly announces that melodic death metal is still evolving. Thirty years after their members first propelled the Gothenburg sound to global prominence, THE HALO EFFECT proves there’s no shortage of fresh ideas and electrifying energy in the genre.
As a testemony of the album’s ferocity, THE HALO EFFECT has released a stunning video for the lead single 'What We Become'. A quintessential display of the Gothenburg sound, the track is a masterclass in melodic aggression, featuring razor-sharp guitar leads, driving percussion, and shout-along hooks that have kept metalheads enthralled for generations.
The video perfectly captures the song’s intensity and the band’s vision.
Frontman Mikael Stanne comments:”The wait is over! Our second album drops today and we could not be more proud of this one. The level of confidence, experience and love of the craft is beyond evident in these songs and to finally be able to share it with all you feels amazing. First up though, just to make sure that you get the album on day one, is our brand new video for the song 'What We Become'! This song is all about how our emotions can break us down and transform our very being through depression, self doubt and insecurity.
The video which we shot in an ice cold barn in the middle of nowhere with director Johan Carlén gives the song the right kind of mystique and sense of being forgotten or silenced. Enjoy!”
Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/gN36BG-R7Iw
Listen to the album on all platforms:https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/motulp
Shortly after the album´s release, the band will embark on their first ever headline tour across Europe. Industrial outfit and label mates PAIN will be special guest on this tour and to round up this great package, melo-death shooting stars from Finland, BLOODRED HOURGLASS, will join as support.
HALOS OVER EUROPE 2025
SPECIAL GUEST: PAIN
SUPPORT: BLOODRED HOURGLAS
15.01. NO Oslo - Vulkan Arena (without PAIN)
16.01. DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio
17.01. DE Hamburg – Markthalle SOLD OUT
18.01. DE Cologne – Essigfabrik SOLD OUT
19.01. NL Haarlem – Patronaat
21.01. UK Bristol – The Fleece LOW TICKETS
22.01. UK Glasgow – Slay
23.01. UK Wolverhampton - KK´s Steel Mill
24.01. UK Manchester – Manchester Club Academy
25.01. UK London – Electric Ballroom
26.01. BE Antwerp – Trix
28.01. FR Paris – Bataclan
29.01. DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
31.01. DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn LOW TICKETS
01.02. DE Munich – Backstage LOW TICKETS
02.02. CH Solothurn – Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
04.02. DE Berlin – Kulturbrauerei Kesselhaus
05.02. DE Leipzig – Hellraiser LOW TICKETS
06.02. AT Vienna – Arena Wien LOW TICKETS
07.02. HU Budapest – Barba Negra Blue Stage
08.02. CZ Brno – Sono Centrum
09.02. PL Warsaw – Progresja
without PAIN
11.02. FI Helsinki – Tavastia SOLD OUT
12.02. FI Tampere – Tavara Asema LOW TICKETS
14.02. SE Stockholm – Fallan
15.02. SE Gothenburg – Gothenburg Studios
Tickets: www.thehaloeffect.band
