Moonshade unleashes epic metal rendition of Stromae’s ‘Ma Meilleure Ennemie’

Portuguese melodic death metal force Moonshade has unveiled their latest single, a thunderous, emotionally charged cover of Stromae & Pomme’s “Ma Meilleure Ennemie.” Accompanied by a lyric video, the track will be featured on their upcoming three-song EP, “Angels, Blood And Enemies,” set for release in February 2026.
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Inspired by an unforgettable scene from the Netflix series Arcane, Moonshade’s cover strips away the original’s trip-hop shell and rebuilds it with their signature blend of epic, brutal, and atmospheric metal. The band’s connection to Arcane and League of Legends runs deep, with members Pedro and Ricardo being longtime Stromae fans.

“We annoyed the rest of the band to exhaustion to make this cover happen. But they’re always tolerant of our eccentricities, and now we have a metal version of this brilliant Belgian trip-hop artist. We wanted to highlight the song’s emotional intensity using our own sonic palette. We’ve never done covers before, and there’s probably not much overlap between our fanbase and Stromae’s. But we had fun, we’re proud of it, and that’s what matters. Moonshade’s fans are open-minded and adventurous, traits that make this cover EP a natural fit,” says vocalist Ricardo Pereira, who also performs clean vocals alongside drummer Daniel, adding layers to the song’s theme of love-hate duality.

Watch the lyric video for “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” created by Jöel Martins from Titanforged Productions (Wolfheart, Analepsy, Dark Oath).

If you love Insomnium, Heaven Shall Burn, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, or Omnium Gatherum, Moonshade’s sound will feel like home.

With “Angels, Blood And Enemies,” Moonshade invites fans into a new chapter, one of fearless reinterpretation, emotional depth, and genre-defying creativity.

The single’s artwork, designed by Rui Carneiro (Lorna Shore, Polaris, Chelsea Grin), draws from Guido Reni’s Archangel Michael Defeating Satan, visually anchoring the EP’s title, “Angels, Blood And Enemies.” Carneiro also created the remaining two artworks for the EP, whose tracklist remains a mystery for now.

Formed in 2010 by guitarist Pedro Quelhas and former drummer Cristiano, Moonshade emerged from the ashes of a previous project, seeking a heavier, more melodic-death-oriented sound. Influenced by the Gothenburg scene and bands like Amorphis and Insomnium, they’ve since evolved into a genre-blending powerhouse, infusing elements of metalcore, black metal, progressive, and symphonic metal. Ricardo’s lyrics reflect on the human condition and global crises, from climate change to capitalist exploitation. Even in covers, the band chooses songs that resonate lyrically. Fans will notice thematic echoes of tracks like “The Antagonist” and the storyline of their debut album Sun Dethroned.

From 2014’s Dream | Oblivion EP to 2022’s As We Set The Skies Ablaze, Moonshade has carved a path of sonic reinvention. Their music has graced stages alongside Amorphis, Within Temptation, and Heaven Shall Burn, and their international tours and pandemic-era online performances have only strengthened their global reach.