There is great power in secrecy. Detached from the world, brewed under a strict code of confidentiality, a new clan, a secret society came into existence. Led by none other than Sonata Arctica frontman Tony Kakko, this new beast of his gained momentum in the massive shadow of his wildly successful power metal superheroes, slowly, steadily, biding its time, waiting for the right moment.
This moment is now: HIMMELKRAFT unveils the first single from their upcoming self-titled debut album. The song “Uranium” is now available on all streaming platforms. The official lyric video for the song can be seen here.
Tony Kakko, Spokeperson for Himmelkraft, comments: “I’m super excited to have the first signal, first single out there in the world. Finally. All in Himmelkraft share the thankful, nervous enthusiasm. Go, whisper the news around. Join the cause. Come with us. And enjoy ”Uranium !”
With his self-titled debut, he opens the curtains into this strange new world of his just enough to take a first peek – and instantly hunger for more. A master story teller and a wizard of conjuring musical emotions, Himmelkraft stages Kakkos trademark talents in a wholly new, unexpected and thrilling way.
The album will be released on March 7th, 2025. You can now pre-order the album in exclusive deluxe editions:
* CD-Digi in a deluxe version with a real wax seal on the cover.
* Limited deluxe vinyl with embossing (2LP):
• One disc in uranium vinyl, which glows in the dark
• Second disc in dark red with seal etching on the D-side.
* Hard cover book “The Stories”: Exclusively available in the bundle! This book contains fictional diary entries and stories for each song and forms the basis for the album's unique concept.
Tracklist:
1. The Pages of History (Opening)
2. Full Steam Ahead
3. Uranium
4. Paika
5. Fat American Lies
6. Dog Bones
7. When The Music Stops
8. Gorya
9. There’s A Date On Every Dream
10. Crystal Cave
11. I Was Made To Rain On Your Parade
12. Deeper