A Cold Paradise releases new video single ‘Waking Up’

A COLD PARADISE, the modern metal project led by powerhouse vocalist Antonio Calanna (known from ALL FOR METAL), has dropped its brand-new video single“Waking Up”. Following previously-released singles, the track marks one of the band’s most personal moments yet, and shows the project sharpening its mix of melodic heaviness, emotional grit, and cinematic intensity. With its powerful lyrics and moody atmosphere, “Waking Up” resonates with listeners craving honest reflection and atmospheric melodic metal sound.

Calanna explains the meaning behind the song in his own words:

“Waking Up is the moment A Cold Paradise truly opened its eyes. It’s a song about leaving the past behind, stepping out of the shadows, and finally chasing the rock’n’roll dreams we’ve carried for years. In a world, and especially in the metal scene, full of monsters you have to face, this track is our first real step forward. A huge thank you to Tim Hansen and Dominik Gusch, whose talent helped bring this song to life.”

Stream / Download “Waking Up”: https://acp.rpm.link/wakingupPR 

“Waking Up” highlights the multi-layered identity of A COLD PARADISE. The project unites Antonio Calanna’s wild and cinematic vocal style with a modern and youthful sound, supported by a strong artistic cast. ACP brings together a full creative team of musicians and performers to form a genre-bending live experience built on heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and choreography; ready to take the modern metal world by storm!

In addition, A COLD PARADISE will bring their powerful new material to the stage for the first time during their headliner tour “Weekend Paradise” in March 2026. The band will perform in Milan, Italy, as well as in Villingen-Schwenningen and Mannheim, Germany, on March 6th, 7th and 8th, showcasing their evolving artistic identity and offering audiences an exclusive preview of the forthcoming album. Ticket sales start on December 15th at www.ursulaz.com/weekendparadise. This will be the very first opportunity to experience A COLD PARADISE live – an event not to be missed.

Antonio Calanna, the powerhouse vocalist known from ALL FOR METAL and a rising force in the international metal scene, now unveils his most personal and ambitious creation yet: A COLD PARADISE (ACP), a bold artistic project where his vision, voice, and energy lead the charge.

Merging his signature wild and cinematic vocals with modern and a fresh wave of youthful power, A COLD PARADISE is more than just a band – it’s Antonio Calanna’s full-scale metal universe. With ACP, Antonio brings together a world-class cast of musicians, dancers, and creatives to deliver a genre-defying live experience that blends heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and breathtaking choreography.

At its core, A COLD PARADISE is Antonio Calanna’s personal mission: to ignite stages, push boundaries, and create a sonic and visual experience that fans will never forget.

A COLD PARADISE Artist Line-Up:
Antonio Calanna – Vocals
Tim Kanoa Hansen – Lead Guitars
Paolo Avanzini – Rhythm Guitars / Vocals
Dominik Gusch – Bass
Daniele Motta – Drums
Christina Schulz – Dancer / Choreographer
Sofia Verderio – Dancer