New single and video coming up 15.02.2023
Blackstar Halo has released a new melodic metal album "Siren" 2019. The sound of the album could be described as a combination of Gothenburg metal (In Flames)and a hint of contemporary low tuned riffwork (Stam1na) with Swedish production magic from Fascination Street Studios: Johan Örnborg mixing & Jens Bogren mastering. Album was partly crowdfunded and produced by the band independently. The theme of the album is temptation in many of its forms. Lyrics are not woven together thematically but most of the stories involve temptations in one way or the other, hence the name "Siren". Musically "Siren" flirts with many periods, synths from the 80's, power metal of the 90's and riffs from present day, hopefully creating an enjoyable 47 minutes of relevant music for metal consumer in 2019.
The History: Blackstar Halo released it's debut album "Illuminated" in 2010. The album was pre-released nationwide in then prominent film rental chain ”Filmtown”. Along the album, a music video was released from the title song "Illuminated" made by Energia productions and Obscure entertainment ( the makers of Star Wreck and Iron Sky). Blackstar Halo was previously known by the name "Downfall". 2 Eps and one full album was released on Downfall era. Downfall songs where also featured in multiple compilation CDs.
Blackstar Halo presented their live skills in winter 2010 with Lacuna Coil and toured Finland with ”Scar Symmetry”. The first time the band performed at international stages with current line-up, was at Copenhagen Live festival in Denmark with Rammstein, Bullet for my valentine, Slash and others.