Rising Italian power metal outfit FROZEN CROWN have unveiled the guitar-driven title track “War Hearts” alongside a powerful official music video. Taken from their new studio album and Napalm Records debut, “War Hearts,” out on October 18, 2024, the uplifting track combines the strong message of fighting for your dreams with incredible vocal expertise and ultimate high-speed riffs. Determined to make it through the rough storm as war angels, relentless drums merged with a thrilling guitar solo by newest member Alessia Lanzone reflect the confident atmosphere.
With their youthful, raw, and passionate approach to metal, FROZEN CROWN have garnered significant media exposure with their previous four albums and their massive hit, “Neverending,” which has gathered over 11 million views on YouTube to date. The band has further cemented their reputation with their dynamic live performance with legendary acts like U.D.O. in 2023.
Place your pre-order now and listen to “War Hearts” below for another taste of what’s to come!
FROZEN CROWN on the new single “War Hearts”:
“We’re overly excited and proud to introduce our new album’s title track ‘War Hearts’ and to unveil its official videoclip! ‘War Hearts’ was the first song we wrote for the new album and it’s meant to be a statement about how fast and uncompromising the rest of the album is going to be. It’s also the first song to mark the appearance of our young new guitar player Alessia and her blazing solos.
The video is once again settled in Italy, between the windy ruins of the Avigliana Castle, and once again portrays the band in the rawest manner possible, without any kind of post-production or artifice involved.”
Founded in 2017, the relentless band has performed at several festivals like Sabaton Open Air, Metal Fest Plzen, and Rock Imperium Festival, headlined two Japanese tours and followed extensive European touring with significant bands such as DRAGONFORCE and NANOWAR OF STEEL – topped by an upcoming tour with KAMELOT this fall! Joined by their newest member, 18-year-old guitar prodigy Alessia Lanzone, the band’s characteristic sound has been expanded by her skills, adding depth and complexity to their performances.
Featuring all members on the recording for the first time, “War Hearts” symbolizes a fresh start and pays homage to the legendary CHILDREN OF BODOM with its album title, a band that inspired FROZEN CROWN‘s youthful, raw, and passionate approach to metal. Addressing themes of self-improvement, awareness, personal growth and inner struggles, the fast-paced track “Steel And Gold” creates an uplifting atmosphere with energetic harmonies while “I Am The Wind” features soaring choruses with dual vocals from frontwoman Jade and guitarist Federico, ingenious guitar riffs, and perfectly blended drums, while the lyrics inspire listeners to let go like the wind and rise to shine again. To wrap up the album, tracks like “Edge of Reality,” inspired by the ’86 Highlander movie, and “Bloodlines,” referencing the Vampire: The Masquerade series of board and video games, showcase the band’s colorful storytelling.
FROZEN CROWN constantly define and refine their sound, pushing their trademark elements to new levels of complexity without forgetting the characteristic catchy hooks. “War Hearts” exceeds their previous successes and solidifies their place in the global metal scene!
FROZEN CROWN on their new album:
“’War Hearts’ is our fifth album, but it’s also the first one as a 6-piece band and the first one on Napalm Records. It’s also the first album where all members actually make their appearance on the recording. For these reasons, ‘War Hearts’ represents a new beginning, a fresh start, and it may be considered the first episode of FROZEN CROWN ‘reboot.’ We wrote and arranged this album acting like we had no history at all, never afraid to repeat some of our trademark stylistic features. On the contrary, we highlighted and gave more value to them, to make our new songs sound 100% like us. We worked hard on the material to cut away all the useless parts and make the songs as catchy and straightforward they could be, and to make them sound like quintessential FROZEN CROWN.”
Pre-Order Your Copy of War Hearts NOW:
War Hearts tracklisting:
1. War Hearts
2. Steel And Gold
3. To Live To Die
4. Night Of The Wolf
5. On Silver Wings
6. Edge Of Reality
7. Bloodlines
8. I Am The Wind
9. King Of The Sky
10. Ice Dragon
War Hearts will be available in the following formats:
Ltd. 1LP Gatefold Crystal Clear Black Marbled (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive) – strictly ltd. to 200 copies
1LP Gatefold TRANSLUCENT RED Colored (Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive)
Digisleeve
Digital
FROZEN CROWN Live 2024
Awaken The World Tour 2024
FROZEN CROWN as special guest for Kamelot
w/ Ad Infinitum & Blackbriar
12.10.24 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Pandora
13.10.24 DE – Munich / Backstage
15.10.24 DE – Berlin / Kesselhaus
17.10.24 SK – Bratislava / Majestic Music Club
18.10.24 CZ – Zlin / Rock Cafe
19.10.24 SI – Ljubljana / Kino Siska
20.10.24 IT – Milan / Live Club
22.10.24 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27
23.10.24 ES – Madrid / La Riviera
25.10.24 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne
26.10.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik
27.10.24 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinhalle
29.10.24 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle
30.10.24 BE – Antwerp / Trix
01.11.24 UK – Wolverhamption / KK’s
02.11.24 UK – London / Kentlish
03.11.24 UK – Manchester / Ritz
FROZEN CROWN are:
Giada “Jade” Etro – vocals
Federico Mondelli – vocals, guitar
Fabiola Bellomo – guitar
Francesco Zof – bass
Niso Tomasini – drums
Alessia Lanzone – guitar
FROZEN CROWN online:
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[Photo credit: Federico Mondelli, Alessia Lanzone]
