Amberian Dawn - 'Temptation's Gates' (music video)

The fire, a raging light is abounding me
I'm contained in the storm
That's surrounding me from deep within
Deceiving, the need of hunger is ravaging
Step into damnation

Fall into the flames
Unveil light of a new dawn
Trace temptation's gates
Ignite the fire that frees the soul

The flower of evil is growing
Beneath my skin
Like a demon it's feeding
Possessively on every sin
Cascading,
I feel desire is hunting me
Deep into damnation

Fall into the flames
Unveil light of a new dawn
Trace temptation's gates
Ignite the fire that frees the soul

Fall into the flames
Unveil light of a new dawn
Trace temptation's gates ignite
The fire that frees the soul

The soul

Επιστρέφουν δισκογραφικά μετά από μία τετραετία οι Amberian Dawn. Ο διάδοχος του album διασκευών "Take a Chance: A Metal Tribute to ABBA" (Δεκέμβριος 2022) και ενδέκατος συνολικά "ολοκληρωμένος" δίσκος των Φινλανδών melodic metallers φέρει τον τίτλο "Temptation's Gates" και έχει προγραμματισθεί να κυκλοφορήσει στα τελειώματα του πρώτου καλοκαιρινού μήνα.

Νέο μέλος του Φινλανδικού συγκροτήματος είναι η τραγουδίστρια Nicole Willerton, η οποία εντάχθηκε στην μπάντα φέτος. Οι Amberian Dawn δημιουργήθηκαν στην πρωτεύουσα της Φινλανδίας το 2005 (τον πρώτο χρόνο ως Atheme One).

Έχουν κυκλοφορήσει δέκα full length albums, ένα demo και κάποια singles (συν ένα ep ως Atheme One). Παρακολουθούμε το μουσικό βίντεο του ομότιτλου (και εναρκτήριου) τραγουδιού του επερχόμενου δίσκου τους με δύο μέλη του συγκροτήματος να μας λένε σχετικά...

Tuomas Seppälä: «This song is pure intensity and relentless aggression from start to finish. It’s short, fast, and straight in your face—no compromises, leaving no room to catch your breath. I remember talking about this back in 2010 with our other founding member, Tommi Kuri (RIP).

He told me that I should write a song that would be nothing but relentless energy from beginning to end. This track is the realization of that idea.

It fits our new vocalist perfectly and represents our renewed sound in the most honest way possible. The track also features a classic guitar-keyboard solo battle, something that has always been part of our identity.

This is the kind of sound and intensity that I know many of our longtime fans have been waiting for.»

Nicole Willerton: «The song ‘Temptation’s Gates’ speaks about facing one’s inner desires and accepting what you truly like and want, acknowledging that these cannot be ignored or avoided.

It’s about rebelliously finding liberation through the intense struggle between who you think you should be and who you truly are.

I’ve always loved the poems ‘Les Fleurs du mal’ (‘The Flowers of Evil’) by Charles Baudelaire, and they were a major inspiration while writing the lyrics for Temptation’s Gates.»

Δελτίο τύπου: «Rising from the home of symphonic metal are Amberian Dawn: the Finnish five-piece is set to open Temptation’s Gates, their new album, out on June 26, 2026 via Napalm Records.

Their band’s first release with new singer Nicole Willerton takes them onto a more modern, occasionally even surprisingly rough path. With it, Amberian Dawn slowly emancipate themselves from being “just” the band who-gloriously!-covered Swedish pop legends ABBA with their previous album Take a Chance - A Metal Tribute to ABBA (2022).

Amberian Dawn introduce their new voice with the album’s title track. “Temptation’s Gates” sweeps in fast, filled to the brim with epic orchestrals and charming storytelling.

The band’s increased determination equally seeps through “The Vision Of Dreaming”, whose poignant riff spirals right into long-term memory and which first hints at Willerton being more than an angelic fairy gently guiding listeners through languorous realms.

The following invocation to the “Moon” turns up the speed to blast beat intensity, remaining magical up until its unexpected end. The final screams fittingly reverberate in “Unchained” which has the new leading lady unleash her full potential in powerful growls contrasting her seraphic vocals-a first for Amberian Dawn!

It is here at the very latest that Temptation’s Gates demonstrates that this is no longer ABBA, but that the Finnish quintet has boldly created something different but equally as fitting. “Eternal Flame” and “Life is Art” are epic hymns with beautiful guitar work, further having Amberian Dawn re-write their destiny.

Another testimony of the band’s changed direction, “The Night is Waiting for Me” makes heads nod and feet tap from the first note with its captivatingly modern sound infused with a dark metal atmosphere. More in line with previous work, the ballad “Undying Colours” transports listeners to a multilayered dreamscape that is, just as “The Garden” frames it, self-directed.

“Phantasmagoria” wraps up the album as an irresistibly danceable track, leading the way for symphonic metal to become more modern while losing none of its whimsical grandeur.

Infusing their epic orchestral sounds with melodic metal, Amberian Dawn reach into a world unknown and prove their versatility while their catchy anthems remain strong and charming as ever. Temptation’s Gates has the band determined for a future sparkling temptingly bright-and they’re ready to step through that gate.»

Band: Amberian Dawn
Country of origin: Finland
Location: Helsinki, Uusimaa
Formed in: 2006
Genre: Symphonic/Melodic Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Fantasy, Paganism, Kalevala
Years active: 2005-2006 (as Atheme One), 2006-2007 (as Atheme Two), 2007-present

Music video: "Temptation's Gates"
Album: "Temptation's Gates"
Type: Full length
Release date: June 26th, 2026
Label: Napalm Records
Format: CD, Vinyl, Digital

Track listing:
01. Temptation's Gates 03:07
02. The Vision of Dreaming 03:40
03. Moon 04:09
04. Unchained 03:31
05. Eternal Flame 04:11
06. Life Is Art 03:40
07. This Night Is Waiting for Me 03:18
08. Undying Colours 04:03
09. The Garden 03:02
10. Phantasmagoria 04:13

Band members:
Tuomas Seppälä - Guitars, Keyboards
Joonas Pykälä-aho - Drums
Emil "Emppu" Pohjalainen - Guitars
Jukka Hoffrén - Bass
Nicole Willerton - Vocals

Miscellaneous staff:
Tuomas Seppälä - Producer, Recording (keyboards, guitars)
Emil "Emppu" Pohjalainen - Recording (drums, guitars), Mixing, Mastering
Nicole Willerton - Recording (vocals)
Miiro Varjus - Recording (bass)
Jan Yrlund - Cover art