Horizon Ignited release new single ‘Ashes’ from upcoming album

Finnish melodic death metal titans HORIZON IGNITED unveil their latest single, “Ashes,” today, accompanied by a striking music video that is now available to watch here: https://youtu.be/Bs3k_bZLVX8. This track is the fourth glimpse into their upcoming album, “Tides,” set for release on February 21, 2025.

“Ashes” explores themes of destruction and renewal, delivering a powerful blend of melody and heaviness. The song features a captivating guest appearance by Jaakko Mäntymaa, adding another layer of intensity to this anthem of resilience.

Singer Okko Solanterä comments:

“”ASHES” is the final single before the release of our upcoming album “TIDES” and it is definitely the doomiest song that we’ve done so far, which is fitting considering the fact that we have Jaakko Mäntymaa from Marianas Rest doing guest vocals on this track. Speaking of which, this is the first Horizon Ignited song ever to feature guest vocals! 

The song takes you down deep into a dark abyss void of all hope. Humanity is doomed and all light is gone as the judgement of a mad god falls over the world. It’s super heavy and has a slower tempo, painting a depressing and gloomy picture of an end without hope. “None shall be forgiven, no sin will be forgotten. Descend into damnation, eternal suffocation.”

One of our personal favourites from the album!

The music video was made by our very own Johannes Mäkinen who made his music video directorial debut with “Welcome To This House Of Hate”. This video is much more serious and cinematic, fitting the song perfectly. Two days of hard work in the cold forests of Finland paid off and were worth all the effort!”

HORIZON IGNITED will mark the release of Tides with three special shows in Finland. Be there to experience their intense live energy and new music:

• 21.02. – Kouvola, House of Rock
• 27.02. – Helsinki, Tavastia
• 28.02. – Lahti, Möysä

“Tides” is a profound exploration of the human condition, weaving themes of fragility, resilience, and transformation into an electrifying sonic journey. Recorded with Juho Räihä (Swallow The Sun) at Inka Studio and mixed/mastered by Chris Clancy (Machine Head, Kataklysm), the album is set to redefine the melodic death metal landscape.

Pre-order Tides here: https://lnk.to/HITides

Tracklist

1.Beneath The Dark Waters
2. Ashes (feat. Jaakko Mäntymaa)
3. Baptism By Fire
4. Welcome To This House Of Hate
5. My Grave Shall Be The Sea (Leviathan pt. II)
6. Prison Of My Mind
7. Fraction Of Eternity
8. Aurora’s Dance
9. Tides
10. Fragments

HORIZON IGNITED are:
Okko Solanterä – Vocals
Johannes Mäkinen – Guitars
Vili Vottonen – Guitars
Miska Ek – Keyboards
Jiri Vanhatalo – Drums
Jukka Haarala – Bass