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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Royal Hunt Unleashes Unplugged Acoustic Video of Fan-Favorite “Half Past Loneliness”
Global Progressive Metal Icons Celebrate Fans with Stunning Acoustic Performance
Copenhagen, Denmark – Legendary progressive metal outfit Royal Hunt has released an unplugged acoustic version video of their fan-favorite track, “Half Past Loneliness” .
Fans can watch the intimate performance now on YouTube:

Originally recorded for the 2011 album Show Me How To Live ( https://royalhunt.com/show-live/), the acoustic rendition comes from the recently released EP Behind the Curtain , which debuted on November 5, 2025 via NorthPoint Productions & Sound Pollution (EU / North & South America) and October 29, 2025 via King Records (Japan / SE Asia). The EP was created as a celebration of Royal Hunt’s global fan community and made possible through overwhelming fan support.
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1PMdP7oiKzPNewkNOYTh2i
Get the CD, DVD, and Official Merch: https://royalhunt.com
About “Ride Into the Sunset”
Originally intended as the closing chapter of Dystopia, Pt. 2 , “Ride Into the Sunset” tells the story of a man disillusioned with the world, longing to break free and disappear into the horizon – reminiscent of the epic finales of classic western films. After nearly two years on the shelf, the track now takes its rightful place in the spotlight.
About Royal Hunt
Formed in 1989 by keyboardist André Andersen , Royal Hunt has forged a reputation as a powerhouse of progressive and symphonic metal. With over 1.8 million albums sold worldwide, the band fuses classic rock energy with intricate, modern arrangements. Their recent global performances include headlining Leyendas del Rock Festival (Spain) , Jailbreak Festival (Denmark) , Posada Rock (Romania) , Epic Festival (Denmark) , and a standout Japanese tour in 2025. Royal Hunt also delivered unforgettable performances at the 70,000 Tons of Metal Festival in 2026, with additional major festival appearances confirmed for summer 2026.
Royal Hunt Lineup:
André Andersen – keyboards
DC Cooper – vocals
Andreas Passmark – bass
Jonas Larsen – guitars
Andreas HABO Johansson – drums
More Info: www.royalhunt.com

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Contact: info@northpoint-productions.com

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There has already been considerable acclaim for the the debut album from Detroit’s Mod Lang, and every bit of it is richly deserved. Every now and then, a truly great new pop band comes on the scene and treats our lucky ears to something genuinely special. Mod Lang is one of those bands, and the attention it’s getting makes me really happy. Released on the ever-dependable Just Add Water Records, Borrowed Time has been out for only ten days and has already sold out an entire vinyl pressing and amassed over 130 supporters on Bandcamp. That’s an immense response, and it shows you that something truly remarkable is cooking in the American power pop/pop-rock underground. 

My first reaction to this record was that it sounds like the ’60s — but in a way that comes off more timeless than retro. Vocalists/guitarists Antonio Keka and Alex Belfie have crafted ten songs that combine pop-rock classicism with a legit freshness that is all too often missing from music that draws from the ’60s and early ’70s. This is exciting new music, not cosplay karaoke. The influence of everyone from The Beatles to The Raspberries to The Everly Brothers to (obviously) Big Star is worn on this band’s sleeve. And yet you get the sense that this band is looking forward, not backward. So much of that comes down to the superb material. If you’re going to write melody-driven rock songs, you ought to write melodies like these that are absolutely intoxicating and twice as memorable. The lead vocals and harmonies hit the spot, and you won’t hear a band better equipped to pull off the ringing guitars and punchy bottom end that make music like this so hard to resist. But ultimately what comes through the most is that these four individuals are having fun. They’re playing rock ‘n’ roll, and they’re doing it joyfully. This is that rare band that will go over well with just about any music lover aged 9 to 90. Trends come and go, but great songs never go out of style. If you aren’t a believer in pop music, Mod Lang will make you one. Hit up Just Add Water and order yourself one of those newfangled compact discs! 

There has already been considerable acclaim for the the debut album from Detroit’s Mod Lang, and every bit of it is richly deserved. Every now and then, a truly great new pop band comes on the scene and treats our lucky ears to something genuinely special. Mod Lang is one of those bands, and the attention it’s getting makes me really happy. Released on the ever-dependable Just Add Water Records, Borrowed Time has been out for only ten days and has already sold out an entire vinyl pressing and amassed over 130 supporters on Bandcamp. That’s an immense response, and it shows you that something truly remarkable is cooking in the American power pop/pop-rock underground. 

My first reaction to this record was that it sounds like the ’60s — but in a way that comes off more timeless than retro. Vocalists/guitarists Antonio Keka and Alex Belfie have crafted ten songs that combine pop-rock classicism with a legit freshness that is all too often missing from music that draws from the ’60s and early ’70s. This is exciting new music, not cosplay karaoke. The influence of everyone from The Beatles to The Raspberries to The Everly Brothers to (obviously) Big Star is worn on this band’s sleeve. And yet you get the sense that this band is looking forward, not backward. So much of that comes down to the superb material. If you’re going to write melody-driven rock songs, you ought to write melodies like these that are absolutely intoxicating and twice as memorable. The lead vocals and harmonies hit the spot, and you won’t hear a band better equipped to pull off the ringing guitars and punchy bottom end that make music like this so hard to resist. But ultimately what comes through the most is that these four individuals are having fun. They’re playing rock ‘n’ roll, and they’re doing it joyfully. This is that rare band that will go over well with just about any music lover aged 9 to 90. Trends come and go, but great songs never go out of style. If you aren’t a believer in pop music, Mod Lang will make you one. Hit up Just Add Water and order yourself one of those newfangled compact discs!