Tarja's new album Frisson Noire, released via earMUSIC, sees the former Nightwish singer embracing her metal side while still delivering a diverse sonic experience.

In an excerpt from an upcoming BraveWords feature, Tarja reflects on her time in Nightwish, which marked its 30th anniversary last year.

She recalls the band's debut album Angels Fall First and the challenges she faced as a vocalist in the genre.

"It gave me life, it brought me to a new genre of music I was not familiar with," she says.

"I fell in love with the beautiful music in metal and it was a huge challenge for me." The album Frisson Noire is a testament to Tarja's ability to craft emotional, hard-hitting soundscapes that blend modern metal with operatic power.

With special guests Dani Filth (Cradle Of Filth), Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), the album is a sonic journey through darkness and light, exploring deeply human themes such as fear, beauty, nostalgia, resilience, defiance, transformation, identity, disappearance, independence, trust, and perseverance.

The album will be available in retail as CD Digipak, Black 2LP Gatefold and Ltd.

Purple 2LP Gatefold.

The first pressing of all formats is finished with high-quality copper foil and logo embossing.

Tarja's live performances have become a defining element of her career: touring worldwide and appearing as a celebrated guest at major metal festivals, she creates a powerful and emotional connection with audiences.

Her new album Frisson Noire is available now via earMUSIC.