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A new chapter begins. German metal veterans BRAINSTORM have officially announced their brand-new studio album, Nightfall. The band’s forthcoming full-length will be released via Reigning Phoenix Music in Spring 2027, marking the next milestone in a career spanning more than three decades.

Following the critically acclaimed Plague Of Rats, BRAINSTORM continue to expand the lyrical universe inspired by Indian mythology while delivering the powerful songwriting, memorable hooks and unmistakable heaviness that have become the band’s trademark. At the same time, Nightfall will see the band embracing an even rawer and more dynamic approach, reaffirming the qualities that have made BRAINSTORM one of Germany’s most enduring metal acts.

Nightfall also introduces BRAINSTORM‘s current lineup, welcoming bassist Danij Perl and drummer Kevin Lütolf. Together with vocalist Andy B. Franck and guitarists Torsten Ihlenfeld and Milan Loncaric, the renewed lineup has forged an album that confidently looks ahead while staying true to the band’s unmistakable identity.

Andy B. Franck comments:
“It’s been a while since you last heard from me, right? Well, buckle up because next year sees the release of our new album, Nightfall, which takes us even deeper into the realm of Indian mythology and more demonic realms.

Nightfall brings you to a world of beauty and grace, but also of death and despair. I’m so excited and can’t wait to drag you all down into these abysses with me, haha! I’m really keen to bring more of that raw, primal power back into the traditional sound. The result is going to blow your minds, and with my friend Seeb (Sebastian ‘Seeb’ Leverman\Orden Ogan) at the mixing desk, we can look forward to an awesome metal album in the spring of ’27! So, get ready for an incredible journey…”

Further details about Nightfall, including a first single and more info, will be revealed in the coming months.

Connect with BRAINSTORM:
www.brainstorm-web.net
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There’s a deep history of Interpol songs that are maybe sort of ambiguously about the band’s New York City hometown, and now we’ve got another entry in that canon. Next month, the veteran rock fashionistas will release their new album This Mirror Weighs A Ton. They recorded it with big-deal producer Andrew Wyatt, and it’s got a mixing job from psychedelic rock legend Dave Fridmann. We’ve already posted the first two singles, the title track and “See Out Loud,” and now they’ve shared “Iron City,” a majestic slow-burn with murky pianos and nice little music-box chimes. Paul Banks is all the way in the theatrical moody-murmur zone on this one. Listen below.

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Iconic Swedish heavy metallers Amon Amarth approach a new way of songwriting on their first-ever acoustic excursion “Upphaf“. The song strips away the fury of modern melodic heavy metal to reveal the ancient, skeletal frame of a Norse epic. Reimagined for the gathering space of a longhouse hearth, the song features hypnotic melodies and mesmerising quires. The […]

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No matter what shape his muse takes, Tor-Helge Skei remains both one of the most consistent and surprising talents in extreme music. As a founding member of the critically acclaimed Manes and Lethe, the Norwegian multi-instrumentalist and producer has pushed the boundaries of metal and electronic music. Now, with his latest experiment, he’s expanding his […]

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It was evident from last month’s single “Sarah Waiting In The Car” that Elanor Moss’ debut album The Knife, The Needle would be a beautiful affair, and today we get more proof. “The Way That It Feels” is another angelic ballad from a greatly talented singer-songwriter.

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Folk metal duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE are preparing to unveil their forthcoming concept album Nox Aeterna. The narrative centers around two guardians who protect an ancient shrine dedicated to art, creativity, and freedom. It is inspired by the need to keep one’s childlike sense of wonder alive; as the darkness dampens the peoples’ spirits, the shrine begins to lose […]

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Amon Amarth just did something they’ve never done in over 30 years of Viking-metal war anthems: they put down the distortion entirely. The Swedish melodic death metal titans released “Upphaf” today, their first-ever fully acoustic song, alongside a campfire-set music video — and it’s being framed as the quiet moment before the fury of their next studio album.

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Scott Penfold breaks down Amon Amarth’s acoustic pivot on today’s Metal Breakdown Daily — on why a band this locked into their sound taking a swing like this actually matters, and what Johan Hegg’s own comparison to Iron Maiden’s evolution says about where the 13th album might be headed. Download the free Loaded Radio App on Apple iOS and Google Play to stream the full breakdown.

What “Upphaf” Actually Sounds Like

“Upphaf” — Old Norse for “beginning” or “origin” — trades Amon Amarth’s usual galloping riffs for acoustic guitars, hand percussion, and Johan Hegg’s gravelly voice carrying what plays like an oral history around a longhouse fire. Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Arch Enemy) handled the studio work, and longtime collaborator Pavel Trebukhin directed the accompanying video, continuing a partnership that’s shaped the band’s visuals since “The Great Heathen Army” era.

Bridging To Album 13

The single serves as connective tissue between 2022’s “The Great Heathen Army” and the band’s still-unannounced 13th studio album. Hegg has previously teased a “very diverse” tracklist ahead, drawing a direct comparison to how Iron Maiden evolves without ever stopping sounding like Iron Maiden — a comment that reads differently now that the band has actually shown its hand with something this far outside their established formula.

Check Out – Amon Amarth Albums Ranked: The Bloody Journey From Swedish Underground to Global Viking Domination

The Row: Amon Amarth’s Other Cultural Export

Beyond the music itself, Amon Amarth’s influence has quietly spread well past metal circles. “The Row” — fans dropping to the ground to mime rowing an invisible longship in unison — reportedly began at the band’s 2009 Bloodstock set and has since turned up at other artists’ shows and even 2026 World Cup crowds. It’s a genuinely rare case of a metal fan tradition crossing over into mainstream sports culture, and it says as much about the band’s staying power as any chart placement does.

That staying power shows up in the numbers too: 2022’s The Great Heathen Army topped the US Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart and the Canadian current albums chart, while earlier records like Jomsviking and Berserker hit #1 in Germany. The band is also mid-buildup toward their previously announced “Allfather Awakens” European tour this fall, following their North American co-headline run with Dethklok and Castle Rat.

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TL;DR

• Amon Amarth released “Upphaf,” their first-ever fully acoustic song, on July 8
• The track bridges 2022’s The Great Heathen Army and an unannounced 13th studio album
• Producer Jacob Hansen and director Pavel Trebukhin, both longtime collaborators, handled the single
• Frontman Johan Hegg has compared the band’s evolution to Iron Maiden’s approach to changing without losing their identity
• The band’s fan-driven “Row” tradition has spread beyond metal shows into events like the 2026 World Cup

FAQ: Amon Amarth’s “Upphaf”

For a band this committed to Viking fury, going quiet for three minutes is its own kind of statement. Let us know what you think of the acoustic detour in the comments, and follow Loaded Radio for continuing coverage as the new album takes shape.

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Welcome to the next level.

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