Sweden’s Amaranthe have checked in with the following update on their upcoming New Zealand / Australian tour, due to kick off this weekend:
“Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Mikael Sehlin won’t be able to join us for our upcoming shows in New Zealand and Australia. However, we’re excited to announce that Samy Elbanna, who previously filled in for us a few years ago, will be stepping in once again!
We can’t wait to bring the energy to the stage with Samy and deliver some unforgettable performances. Thanks for your understanding and continued support! See you soon down under!”
Tour dates are as follows:
August
25 – Auckland, New Zealand – Powerstation
27 – Adelaide, Australia – The Gov
28 – Perth, Australia – Metropolis Fremantle
30 – Sydney, Australia – The Metro Theatre
31 – Melbourne, Australia – Northcote Theatre
September
1 – Brisbane, Ausralia – The Tivoli
Amaranthe released their new album, The Catalyst, via Nuclear Blast Records in February 2024. Order the album here.
Tracklisting:
“The Catalyst”
“Insatiable”
“Damnation Flame”
“Liberated”
“Re-Vision”
“Interference”
“Stay a Little While”
“Ecstasy”
“Breaking the Waves”
“Outer Dimensions”
“Resistance”
“Find Life”
“Re-Vision” video:
“Outer Dimensions” video:
“Insatiable” video:
“Damnation Flame” video:
Lineup:
Elize Ryd – vocals
Mikael Sehlin – growls
Nils Molin – vocals
Olof Mörck – guitars, keyboards
Johan Andreassen – bass
Morten Løwe Sørensen – drums
Photo courtesy of the official Amaranthe Facebook page.