In Flames vocalist Anders Fridén can be heard on the newly released single from Danish-Swedish prog metal band VOLA, “Cannibal“. A music video featuring the two aforementioned artists has debuted alongside the track’s release and can be viewed below. This song opens VOLA‘s forthcoming album “Friend Of A Phantom“, due out November 01st on Mascot Records.
VOLA commented:
“VOLA‘s music is heavily shaped by melodic death metal, so having Anders Fridén from the legendary In Flames featured on ‘Cannibal‘ is a dream come true for us. We feel truly fortunate and are enormously proud of the result.”
“When we toured North America in the fall of 2023, Anders and Björn from In Flames attended our concert at The Troubadour in Los Angeles. They came backstage before the show to chat with us, and it turned out they were big fans of the band. Quite a surreal experience, given that In Flames have played a huge part in forming our musical DNA.
When we came home from the tour, we dug deep into recording ‘Friend Of A Phantom‘, and during that process, we began discussing whether ‘Cannibal‘ would benefit from having guest vocals. We all agreed that having some really powerful screams in there would elevate the song, and having just created a bond with Anders meant that it was the easiest decision in the world to ask him if he wanted to be a part of the track. Anders quickly said yes to participate, and eventually, he both recorded vocals and came to Denmark to shoot the video with us. We were thrilled, to say the least!”
Fridén added:
“I have been a fan of VOLA since their first album. They are constantly evolving and, to me, are one of the most interesting bands out right now. During the recording of our last album, I had the opportunity to meet the band and witness an incredible show at The Troubadour in LA. Cut to a few months later, I was approached if I would be interested in being on a song for their next album. It was a yes without hesitation. It’s an honor to be part of this monster of a song. Bang your head if you know what’s good for you!”
VOLA on tour:
11/01 Aarhus, DEN – Voxhall
11/02 Gothenburg, SWE – Pustervik
11/03 Oslo, NOR – Vulkan Arena
11/05 Tampere, FIN – Pakkahuone
11/06 Helsinki, FIN – Vanha Ylioppilastalo
11/08 Stockholm, SWE – Fryshuset Klubben
11/10 Berlin, GER – Columbia Theater
11/11 Krakow, POL – Hype Park
11/13 Prague, CZE – Meetfactory
11/14 Vienna, AUT – Flex
11/15 Munich, GER – Backstage Halle
11/16 Zurich, SWI – Komplex
11/17 Milan, ITA – Live Club
11/19 Cologne, GER – Kantine
11/21 Paris, FRA – Petin Bain
11/22 London, UK – Heaven
11/23 Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
11/24 Glasgow, UK – G2
11/25 Manchester, UK – Club Academy
11/26 Bristol, UK – SWX
11/27 Esch-sur-Alzette, LUX – Rockhal
11/28 Eindhoven, NET – Effenaar
11/29 Hamburg, GER – Markthalle
11/30 Copenhagen, DEN – Store Vega
