The Halo Effect Releases New Music Video for Title Track 'March of the Unheard' as Fans Await Second Album

 Swedish metal supergroup The Halo Effect, featuring former In Flames members Jesper Strömblad, Daniel Svensson, Peter Iwers, Niclas Engelin, and Mikael Stanne, has unveiled the music video for their latest single, "March of the Unheard." This powerful new track serves as the title song for the band’s highly anticipated second album, set for release on January 10, 2025, through Nuclear Blast Records.

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A New Chapter Following "Days of the Lost"

Following the success of their debut album Days of the Lost, The Halo Effect’s upcoming album March of the Unheard builds on the band’s unique sound, blending intense melodies with a powerful message. According to guitarist Niclas Engelin, the new title track is based on a melody the band used to open their 96-show tour. Engelin explains, "Mikael took the song to another level with lyrics that shed light on the importance of hearing the voices of the unheard in our society."

A Stunning Visual Experience

The official music video for "March of the Unheard" intensifies the song’s emotional depth. Featuring atmospheric dark visuals and powerful performance shots, the video immerses viewers in a cinematic experience that mirrors the intensity of the band’s melodic death metal sound. The collaboration with the Gothenburg marching band Göta Lejon adds an epic, layered dimension to both the video and the song, underscoring the band’s creativity and willingness to experiment.

Album Formats and Track Listing

March of the Unheard will be available in several formats, appealing to collectors and fans alike. Vinyl enthusiasts can choose from editions in crystal clear, blue/white splatter, and more, all accompanied by a 24-page booklet. The album includes 12 main tracks, with bonus songs available on select formats.

Track Listing for March of the Unheard:

1. Conspire to Deceive
2. Detonate
3. Our Channel to the Darkness
4. Cruel Perception
5. What We Become
6. This Curse of Silence
7. March of the Unheard
8. Forever Astray
9. Between Directions
10. A Death That Becomes Us
11. The Burning Point
12. Coda
    Bonus Tracks: Not Yet Broken, Path of Fierce Resistance, The Defiant One, Become Surrender

Upcoming European Tour with Special Guests

To celebrate the release of March of the Unheard, The Halo Effect will embark on their first headline European tour in early 2025. The band will be joined by industrial metal legends PAIN and Finnish melodic death metal newcomers Bloodred Hourglass, creating a must-see lineup for fans of heavy music.

Building on Confidence and Success

Since their debut album topped charts in Sweden and reached No. 6 in Germany, The Halo Effect has grown into a more confident unit. Lead vocalist Mikael Stanne describes the new album as "a continuation" of their signature sound with more confidence and clarity. Guitarists Niclas Engelin and Jesper Strömblad approached songwriting for March of the Unheard with newfound focus, blending familiar elements with fresh experimentation. Stanne notes, "It’s exactly what we want to do, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it."

For fans of melodic death metal, The Halo Effect’s new album promises an unforgettable journey, packed with high-energy melodies and themes that resonate deeply. With the release of March of the Unheard, The Halo Effect is ready to further cement their legacy in the metal world.