Finnish modern metal band Arctis has signed with Napalm Records, which will release its self-titled debut album in fall 2024. The band also is set to tour Europe with Apocalyptica in November.
Drawing inspiration from the mythical winters and mystical summers of the North, Arctis navigates its futuristic battleship through a treacherous ocean where ferocious waves of metal clash against reefs of rock and pop. The band offers a multi-dimensional experience for fans, with a backstory and lore that can be expanded outside the realm of music.
Arctis is led by Alva, the eternal Ice Queen Rebel Leader, whose voice and shining white battle suit give her an ethereal, almost otherworldly presence. The dark-clad, valiant men who move beside Alva include Björn the Captain, whose unwavering leadership skills inspire the band to greatness; Michael the Magician, whose mystical abilities and lightning-fast fingers leave audiences spellbound; Mats the Rambler, whose wild, untamed spirit infuses the band’s music with a sense of reckless abandon; and Mika the Sage, whose deep wisdom and profound insights elevate the band’s message to new heights.
Arctis’s self-titled debut album was produced by Jimmy Westerlund (Sturm und Drang), mixed by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein) and mastered by Svante Forsbäck (Rammstein). The band’s first single will be released soon.
“Get ready to experience the next chapter of modern metal!” Arctis said. “We are Arctis, a new force rising from the heart of Finland, and we are beyond thrilled to announce that we will be joining the legendary Apocalyptica on their fall tour! Our debut album is dropping this fall, with singles set to blow your minds before then. Prepare for an onslaught of powerful riffs, epic melodies, and the raw energy you’ve been craving. Follow us on this journey as we bring the storm. Are you ready? Stay tuned for more updates and tour dates. This is just the beginning.”
Tour dates:
with Apocalyptica
11.11.24 LX – Esch Alzette
12.11.24 BE – Brussels
13.11.24 FR – Paris
14.11.24 FR – Bordeaux
15.11.24 ES – Bilbao
17.11.24 PT – Lisbon
18.11.24 ES – Madrid
19.11.24 ES – Barcelona
20.11.24 FR – Marseille
21.11.24 IT – Milan
22.11.24 CH – Lausanne
23.11.24 CH – Zurich
25.11.24 HU – Budapest
26.11.24 RO – Cluj
27.11.24 RO – Bucharest
28.11.24 BU – Sofia
29.11.24 MK – Skopje
30.11.24 RS – Belgrade
