IN FLAMES represent the best of metal — past, present, and future.
As New Wave of Swedish Death Metal architects and innovative purveyors of groove and melody, the band's artistry and influence in undeniable.
Today, the band shares news fans have been eagerly awaiting.
In Flames' fourteenth studio album, Foregone, arrives via Nuclear Blast on February 10, 2023. Pre-order it here.
Frontman Anders Fridén states, "Going into the Foregone sessions, we wanted to make a record that was heavily guitar-driven, and that had a strong foundation between the bass and drums. We still approached our songwriting the same way, as we always have, as a juxtaposition between melody and aggression. That's the DNA of our music. From the lyrical end of things, there was no shortage of inspiration to draw from, especially the concept of time."
He continues, "Humanity as a whole was forced to slow down and take breather. In that break, many of us spent time evaluating and reprioritizing. Time is a constant, but what do we do with it and how we perceive it varies. Especially now looking at where the world seems to be headed faster than ever before."
Fridén finishes, "It's crazy that after everything we are still here and on our fourteenth album. I feel that we've found a great balance between the past, the present and the future with Forgone. This is a new era of In Flames!"
The band has also shared the visualizer for "Foregone Pt. 1." Watch it below and stream the song here.
The visualizer was created by Oleg Rooz. The Ukrainian graphic designer used groundbreaking AI technology to create the visuals. As one of the first bands relying on AI for a music video, In Flames remain on the cutting edge.
"I thought that everything we've been through these past few years would be a reminder that life is precious, and that time is not on our side," offers Fridén. "Unfortunately, I feel that we've woken up in a world that's more hostile and bleak than ever before. The clock is ticking and the countdown has begun…"
Foregone also features artwork designed by Blake Armstrong.
FOREGONE TRACK LISTING:
"The Beginning of All Things That Will End"
"Meet Your Maker"
"Bleeding Out"
"Foregone Pt. 1"
"Foregone Pt. 2"
"Pure Light Of Mind"
"The Great Deceiver"
"A Dialogue in b Flat Minor"
"Cynosure"
"End The Transmission"
Foregone will be available in the following formats: 2LP Black 2LP White w/ Black Marble 2LP Crystal Clear w/ Red Splatter —Nuclear Blast Mail-order Exclusive 2LP Dark Green – Sweden Rock Exclusive 2LP Crystal Clear – EMP Exclusive 2LP Gold – Nordic Exclusive 2LP Gold w/ Black Marble – Nuclear Blast Mail-order + selected retailers 2LP Red – USA Retail 2LP White – Revolver Exclusive (USA) 2LP Sun Yellow – Gimme Radio Exclusive (USA) 2LP Red w/ Black – In Flames Bandshop Exclusive Boxset – 2LP Picture Disc + CD Digipack + Pocket Watch + Sticker + 28-page booklet Limited Edition Digipack (inc. bonus track) Jewelcase Brown Transparent Cassette – Nuclear Blast Mail-order Exclusive Red Transparent Cassette – In Flames Bandshop Exclusive CD Longbox — CD Jewel in a Longbox w/ Sticker & Button Dark Yellow w/ Green/Blue Cassette (NBA Exclusive) Green Tint w/ White Cassette (Band Exclusive)
In Flames are currently touring the U.S. before embarking on their big European tour in November. Ahead of THE tour of the year, the Swedish metal powerhouse will stream their performance at House of Blues in Chicago on September 23. Get tickets here.
IN FLAMES ON TOUR:
WITH FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY + ORBIT CULTURE, + VENDED:
9/15 — Ft. Wayne, IN — Piere's Entertainment Center
9/16 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/17 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theatre
9/19 — Pontiac, MI — Crofoot Ballroom
9/20 — Green Bay, WI — Epic Event Center
9/22 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
9/23 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
9/25 — Birmingham, AL — Furnace Fest*
9/27 — Sauget, IL — Pop's
9/28 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
9/29 — Wichita, KS — The Cotillion
9/30 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre
*Festival Date
WITH MESHUGGAH:
10/2 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium
10/4 — San Francisco, CA — Warfield Theatre
10/8 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
10/9 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
10/10 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
10/12 — Dallas, TX — The Factory Deep Ellum
10/13 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
10/15 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
10/16 — Atlanta, GA — The Tabernacle
WITH BORN OF OSIRIS, DARKEST HOUR, + HAMMERHEDD:
10/17 — Tampa, FL — Jannus Live
10/18 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Culture Room
10/20 — Richmond, VA — The National
10/21 — Warrendale, PA — Jergels
10/22 — Cleveland, OH — TempleLive at Cleveland Masonic
10/23 — London, ON — London Music Hall*
10/24 — Niagara Falls, NY — The Rapids Theatre
10/26 — Hampton Beach, NH — Wally’s
10/27 — Poughkeepsie, NY — The Chance Theatre**
10/28 — Reading, PA — Reverb**
*No Hammerhedd
**No Darkest Hour
ABOUT IN FLAMES:
IN FLAMES are one of the biggest metal bands in the world — never shying away from pushing their artistic boundaries, crafting music that's as catchy as it is crushing. Formed in 1990, the band is considered one of the forefathers of melodic death metal and the purveyors of the "Gothenburg sound." With 13 studio albums under their belt, countless successful tours around the globe playing with the likes of Black Sabbath, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest and Slayer — with millions of records sold and a massive fanbase worldwide — IN FLAMES have proven to be an unstoppable force. From their 1994 debut Lunar Strain onwards, the band's intricate twin guitar attack, melodic vocals, and superb arrangements have given them a signature sound that has evolved throughout the years.
IN FLAMES ARE:
Anders Fridén | Vocals
Björn Gelotte | Guitar/Vocals
Chris Broderick | Guitar
Tanner Wayne | Drums
Bryce Paul | Bass
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