We’re proud to announce that our 9th studio album, Temptation’s Gates, will be released worldwide on June 26, 2026 via Napalm Records.

Pre-order the album here.

We also want to introduce our new singer, Nicole Willerton, a talented Swedish-English musician. She is taking over because, sadly, our previous frontwoman Capri couldn’t continue with us due to her busy schedule.

CHECK OUT THE FIRST SINGLE AND VIDEO “TEMPTATION’s GATES” HERE

Band founder, multi-instrumentalist, and main composer Tuomas Seppälä comments on the mutual split:

“We want to sincerely thank Capri for the incredible journey we shared. Over more than ten years together, we recorded five albums, toured around the world, and experienced so much side by side. We wish her all the best in her many musical and artistic projects. You will always remain a part of our story and in our hearts.”

But our outlook for the future is bright:

“Nicole brings new life, energy, and inspiration to the band. She is an incredibly versatile musician, a dedicated professional, and a wonderful person to work with. Her creativity and drive have already had a big impact on our new material.”

Temptation’s Gates tracklisting:

1. Temptation’s Gates LINK TO MUSIC VIDEO
2. The Vision of Dreaming
3. Moon
4. Unchained
5. Eternal Flame
6. Life is Art
7. This Night is Waiting for Me
8. Undying Colours
9. The Garden
10. Phantasmagoria

Temptation’s Gates cover art by Jan Yrlund 2026 

Nicole Willerton. Picture by Kanerva Mantila 2026. 

Tuomas Seppälä about “Temptation’s Gates” single:

“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 about “Temptation’s Gates” single:

“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.”

Tuomas Seppälä and Nicole Willerton. Picture by Kanerva Mantila 2026. 

Amberian Dawn lineup 2026. Picture by Kanerva Mantila 2026. 

Tuomas Seppälä about “Temptation’s Gates”- album:

“When I started working with our new singer, I felt the same kind of excitement I had years ago when I began creating our debut album back in 2007 and 2008. At that time, AMBERIAN DAWN were still newcomers to the band world, even though we were already experienced musicians. With Temptation’s Gates, I felt that same spark of creating something new for the first time in a long while. I hadn’t composed many songs yet when I began collaborating with our new vocalist. Most of the material came together surprisingly fast once I realized how easy and natural it was to work with her. I was deeply inspired by Nicole’s enthusiasm, dedication, and efficiency. I truly feel that the band has been reborn with her joining us. Musically, our style has evolved once again, perhaps moving slightly back toward a heavier, more metal-driven direction. At the same time, elements of our classic sound and identity are naturally still present. In many ways, creating this album felt like going back to my roots. For the first time in a long while, I also took on a bigger role as a guitarist. I focused more on crafting guitar riffs, played roughly half of the guitar leads on the album, and even performed one full guitar solo myself.”

Nicole Willerton about “Temptation’s Gates”- album:

“Temptation’s Gates is the first album I’ve sung on and recorded with AMBERIAN DAWN, and it has been a beautiful experience. While writing the lyrics, each song was inspired by feelings, memories, and moments that were especially prominent during the creation of the album. Writing the lyrics felt like diving into the subconscious, bringing these emotions to the surface. It was wonderful to explore the creative process of arranging the backing vocals. I especially love how AMBERIAN DAWN’s music makes strong use of backing vocals, helping to create a fuller, richer sound around the lead vocals. It’s definitely a fiery album that combines a broad spectrum of emotional depths, ranging from love and melancholy to darker elements such as fear and inner struggles. A recurring message throughout the album is to embrace one’s true desires and to accept and acknowledge one’s honest feelings.”

Temptation’s Gates will be available in the following formats:

• 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Translucent Red Black, incl. 12-page 12” Booklet – strictly limited to 100 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)

• 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Black

• 1-CD 4p. Digipak

• Digital Album

• 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl Marbled Translucent Red Black, incl. 12-page 12” Booklet – strictly limited to 100 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)

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Here’s the list of the songs now online:

• Valkyries (2013 version)
• Magic Forest
• River Of Tuoni (2008 version)
• Looking For You 
• Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) – (ABBA cover 2022) 
• Lay All Your Love One Me – (ABBA cover 2022) 
• Mamma Mia – (ABBA cover 2022) 
• Super Trouper – (ABBA cover 2022) 
• Head Over Heels – (ABBA cover 2022) 
• Angeleyes – (ABBA cover 2022) 
• The Day Before You Came – (ABBA cover 2022) 
• That’s Me – (ABBA cover 2022) 
• Like An Angel Passing Through My Room – (ABBA cover 2022) 

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Here’s the final lineup:

AMORPHIS, AMARANTHE, STAMINA, TURMIÖ KÄTILÖT, GEOFF TATE, FINNTROLL, ORBIT CULTURE. LOST SOCIETY, AMBERIA N DAWN, KIUAS, HORIZON IGNITED.

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The song is included on our brand new covers album “Take A Chance – A Metal Tribute to ABBA  

Here’s the TRACK LISTING

1    Super Trouper

2    Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)

3    SOS

4    Head Over Heels

5    The Day Before You Came

6    Angeleyes

7    That’s Me

8    Mamma Mia

9    Under Attack

10  Like An Angel Passing Through My Room

11  Lay All Your Love One Me (Bonustrack)

ALBUM IS MIXED by MIKKO KARMILA at FINNVOX – FINLAND * and

MASTERED by EMIL POHJALAINEN (* SOS mixed by Pohjalainen)

COVER ART BY JAN YRLUND, PHOTO BY KARRI HARJU

Available in the following formats:

1 LP Gatefold Gold

1 CD – Digisleeve

Digital Album

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Tuomas Seppälä on the new single:

“This song is my absolute favourite track on the album. It’s a very dramatic and sad song. The feeling and the atmosphere is very Amberian Dawn- like with all the fullness and emotion in the sound. Capri does a perfect job with her singing, once again.”

NAPALM RECORDS:

Continuing their legacy from the previous album, Looking For You (2020), AMBERIAN DAWN have assembled to follow their passion and take a chance at being the dawn of a new era for the metal genre with Take A Chance – A Metal Tribute to ABBA. Introducing ABBA-Metal, the band does not shy away from experimenting with genres while still staying true to their metal origins. Earworms combined with characteristic AMBERIAN DAWN elements truly metallicize the ABBA legacy and transform it into a metal experience like never heard before. With skillfully implemented synthesizers creating vintage sounding keys, guitar riffs and vocalist Capri’s angelic voice, the original lines immerse perfectly with rocking instrumentals. Dashing drums ensure a high-paced experience that expresses the band’s identity without losing the catchy ABBA-reminiscent keyboards, renowned lyrics and nostalgic feeling of the original. Including evergreens like “Mamma Mia” and “Super Trouper”, AMBERIAN DAWN enchants with a variety of tracks. Representing a wide array of ABBA songs from high energy to moving metal ballads like “Like An Angel Walking Through My Room”, the band delivers astounding ABBA-Metal to a broad audience. So Take A Chance on AMBERIAN DAWN’s new album and get lost anew in the glorious new metal world of ABBA.

Tuomas Seppälä on the album:

“This was a ‘must do album’ for me. We had so much fun in 2019 working on our first cover song ever (which was ABBA’s ‘Lay All Your Love On Me’), that it was easy to make a decision to continue with a full ABBA cover album. The songs have been carefully selected, there’s a couple of big hit songs of course, but some of my personal favorites, like ‘The Day Before You Came’, are also included. The recording project was eventually a really big challenge for all of us and needed a lot of work, but we’re all 100 % satisfied with the results. This album really sounds like an AMBERIAN DAWN album.”

First single “SOS” is online now here in YOUTUBE and in SPOTIFY

Here’s the TRACK LISTING

1    Super Trouper
2    Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
3    SOS (LINK TO LYRIC VIDEO )
4    Head Over Heels
5    The Day Before You Came
6    Angeleyes
7    That’s Me
8    Mamma Mia
9    Under Attack
10  Like An Angel Passing Through My Room
11  Lay All Your Love One Me (Bonustrack)

ALBUM IS MIXED by MIKKO KARMILA at FINNVOX – FINLAND * and

MASTERED by EMIL POHJALAINEN (* SOS mixed by Pohjalainen)

COVER ART BY JAN YRLUND, PHOTO BY KARRI HARJU

Available in the following formats:

1 LP Gatefold Gold

1 CD – Digisleeve

Digital Album

PRE ORDER FROM HERE:

NAPALM RECORD’S STATEMENT:

As a first taste of what can be expected, AMBERIAN DAWN have released the first single from the album, entitled “SOS“, plus a new lyric video. This inarguable evergreen the metal unit has skillfully re-imagined implements their own characteristic sound – showing their full range with trademark ABBA-flavored keys, renowned lyrics and a guitar driven sound to create a unique experience.

Tuomas Seppälä on the new single:

“’SOS’ is a great song. It’s a happy and a sad song at the same time. The original version uses a unique piano sound. I didn’t want to use that kind of piano sound myself, because it wouldn’t have been as good as the original. Instead of that I used more powerful guitars and other synthesizers in our arrangement. Our version of the song really brings ABBA into the world of metal in 21st century.”

Continuing their legacy from the previous album, Looking For You (2020), AMBERIAN DAWN have assembled to follow their passion and take a chance at being the dawn of a new era for the metal genre with Take A Chance – A Metal Tribute to ABBA. Introducing ABBA-Metal, the band does not shy away from experimenting with genres while still staying true to their metal origins. Earworms combined with characteristic AMBERIAN DAWN elements truly metallicize the ABBA legacy and transform it into a metal experience like never heard before. With skillfully implemented synthesizers creating vintage sounding keys, guitar riffs and vocalist Capri’s angelic voice, the original lines immerse perfectly with rocking instrumentals. Dashing drums ensure a high-paced experience that expresses the band’s identity without losing the catchy ABBA-reminiscent keyboards, renowned lyrics and nostalgic feeling of the original. Including evergreens like “Mamma Mia” and “Super Trouper”, AMBERIAN DAWN enchants with a variety of tracks. Representing a wide array of ABBA songs from high energy to moving metal ballads like “Like An Angel Walking Through My Room”, the band delivers astounding ABBA-Metal to a broad audience. So Take A Chance on AMBERIAN DAWN’s new album and get lost anew in the glorious new metal world of ABBA.

Tuomas Seppälä on the album:

“This was a ‘must do album’ for me. We had so much fun in 2019 working on our first cover song ever (which was ABBA’s ‘Lay All Your Love On Me’), that it was easy to make a decision to continue with a full ABBA cover album. The songs have been carefully selected, there’s a couple of big hit songs of course, but some of my personal favorites, like ‘The Day Before You Came’, are also included. The recording project was eventually a really big challenge for all of us and needed a lot of work, but we’re all 100 % satisfied with the results. This album really sounds like an AMBERIAN DAWN album.”

Check out video of the title track LOOKING FOR YOU HERE here:

PRESS CONTACT: RAYK KOZIAN – NAPALM RECORDS:

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Listen to the title track “Looking For You” and watch the video HERE:

Here’s the full press release:

Melodic ABBA-Metal from Finland – A poetic sound rises with AMBERIAN DAWN
ABBA-Metal pioneers AMBERIAN DAWN just released their third single, the title track “Looking For You”, along with an official video via Napalm Records. In a nutshell, this high voltage fusion perfectly represents the upcoming album and its poetic sound.

The offical video for “Looking For You” aesthetically mirrors the conflict between memories, desires and leaving your ancient life behind. Monumental melodic vocal lines that remind of the Swedish pop giants ABBA pair with strong keyboard-driven, 80’s pop influenced sounds and merge with heavy drums and guitar riffs into an impressive genre-fluid creation. This addictive mix can only be described as follows – Finnish ABBA-Metal at its finest! AMBERIAN DAWN developed their style and spiced it up by entering and creating a new musical universe.

Tuomas states:
”This is the Crown Jewel of the album. This song is exactly what so-called ABBA-Metal is all about. Haunting and dramatic keyboards, strong melodies and tons of vocal tracks. I worked closely with Finnish synthesizer artist Kebu to achieve this wonderful vintage keyboard sound. I let myself go into world of 80’s synthesizer music and then my band mates helped me to arrange the song into an AMBERIAN DAWN-song.“ 

Looking For You, out on January 31, 2020, proves that ABBA and metal do not mutually exclude each other. AMBERIAN DAWN is navigating into a new style, which is even more melodic, keyboard driven and not only a sophisticated symbiosis but yet their own style: “Melodic ABBA-Metal from Finland”. The new album is packed with well-polished and immaculate songwriting, full of catchy melodies and epic keyboard parts that immediately send shivers down your spine.

The multi-faceted and emotional lyrics provide a suitable background for soaring guitars and elegant classical interludes: a highly addictive cocktail that is topped off by a cover version of ABBA’s “Lay All Your Love On Me”!

With their musical style changing from power metal to symphonic metal over the last few years, AMBERIAN DAWN are now navigating into yet another new style, which is even more melodic, keyboard driven and influenced by the Swedish band ABBA. Therefore, they’ve been working closely with award-winning Finnish artist Kebu for over a month to create the ingenious keyboard sound that can be heard on the recording. 
Release Date:
31.01.2020

Looking For You will be available in the following formats:
– 1 CD Digipak
– LP Gatefold – 12” Vinyl BLACK
– Digital Album

AMBERIAN DAWN are:
Vocals: “Capri” Virkkunen
Guitar: Emil Pohjalainen
Bass: Jukka Hoffren
Drums: Joonas Pykälä-aho
Keyboards: Tuomas Seppälä

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Album will be released worldwide in 31.1.2019 by Napalm Records

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Available DIGIPAK CD, LP, DIGITAL, T-shirt and Bundle

Here’s the TRACKLISTING of the album   
1  United
2  Eternal Fire Burning
3  Looking for You
4  Two Blades
5  Symphony Nr. 1 Part 3 – Awakening
(Feat. Fabio Lione)
6  Go for a Ride
7  Butterfly
8  Universe
9  Lay All Your Love on Me (ABBA Cover)
10  Au Revoir
11 Cherish My Memory Re-Mastered (Bonustrack)

Guesting musicians: Kebu and Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire)
Album is mixed & mastered by Emil Pohjalainen

Pic by Karri Harju

First single “UNITED” is online now here in YOUTUBE and in SPOTIFY

Here’s the TRACKLISTING

1    United
2    Eternal Fire Burning
3    Looking for You
4    Two Blades
5    Symphony Nr. 1 Part 3 – Awakening (Feat. Fabio Lione)
6    Go for a Ride
7    Butterfly
8    Universe
9    Lay All Your Love on Me (ABBA Cover)
10  Au Revoir
11  Cherish My Memory Re-Mastered (Bonustrack)

GUESTING MUSICIANS ON THIS ALBUM ARE FABIO LIONE OF RHAPSODY OF FIRE and Finnish synthesizer guru KEBU

ALBUM IS MIXED & MASTERED by EMIL POHJALAINEN

COVER ART BY JAN YRLUND, PHOTO BY KARRI HARJU

NAPALM RECORD’S STATEMENT HERE:

 Poetic sound rises with AMBERIAN DAWN –
Melodic ABBA-Metal from Finland

Looking For You will be available in the following formats:
-1 CD Digipak
-LP Gatefold – 12” Vinyl BLACK
-Digital Album

AMBERIAN DAWN are:
Vocals: “Capri” Päivi Selo
Guitar: Emil Pohjalainen
Bass: Jukka Hoffren
Drums: Joonas Pykälä-aho
Keyboards: Tuomas Seppälä

For more information, visit:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS