AMARANTHE Begins Recording New Album with Mikael Sehlin

AMARANTHE has begun recording its upcoming album following the release of 'The Catalyst' in February 2024. The band has booked a drum recording session with longtime collaborator Danish producer Jacob Hansen, set for two and a half weeks from now. The session marks the start of the new album's production, with the band planning to proceed in the traditional order: drums first, followed by other instruments and vocals.

This will be the second album to feature Mikael Sehlin on growls, who joined the band in 2023. Sehlin was first introduced to the band during a 2015 tour with ENGEL, and Olof Mörck reached out to him to contribute growls to demo tracks prior to 'The Catalyst'. The new material is expected to reflect a return to the band's roots, emphasizing classic Gothenburg metal riffs.

The upcoming album will build on the foundation established during the band's previous experimental phases. AMARANTHE performed the new single 'Chaos Theory' live during the European 'Arcane Dimensions Tour' with EPICA. The music video for 'Chaos Theory' was directed by Jens De Vos of Panda Productions and mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen.

Guitarist Olof Mörck noted that while the band's core songwriting remains unchanged, Mikael's unique vocal approach adds a distinct flavor to the material. The addition of Sehlin has already influenced the band's sound, much like the impact of former vocalist Nils Molin in 2017. The new album is still in development, with no official release date announced.