The symphonic power metal quartet, MAJESTIChas announced his new studio album, «Power Train«, which will be released on February 7 through Nuclear Blast Records. After more than four years since their last album, the Swedes are ready to set the bar high once again with their new full-length and present their fans with what is their strongest album to date.
«Power Train» is a bewitching experience that awakens dormant dreams with powerful riffs and epic choruses. The enchantment rises like a breath of stars, propelling listeners into the heart of a fairy tale world. This is particularly evident on the album’s first single. With the title track of the album, «Power Train«, MAJESTIC It leaves an exciting first impression and also features a powerful video, which you can watch below.
Tommy Johansson comments:
‘Get ready for explosive power metal with a chorus you won’t be able to stop singing in the new song’Power Train‘. The video literally takes you on board the ‘Power Train‘with elements taken from the entire album’.
You can listen to the single hereand pre-order the new album here.
When it came to recording and putting all the pieces together, the band didn’t change much compared to the last projects. Again, the music was written, recorded and produced by the people themselves. MAJESTIC.
«Like our previous albums, this one is also produced by ourselves, and we recorded most of the parts in our new location, Majestic Studios. For the mix we went back to Jonas Kjellgrensince we were very happy with the sound of ‘A Christmas Carol‘ and ‘Metal United‘” says the bassist Chris Davidsson.
As for the incredible artwork of «Power Train«, Chris explains:
«For the artwork we partnered with Jan Yrlund / Darkgrove design. Invites you to join this majestic journey of ‘Power Train‘Imagine standing on the platform waiting anxiously, and you hear ‘all aboard’!
«Power Train» tracklisting:
“Power Train”
“No Pain, No Gain”
“Battle Cry”
«Megatrue»
“My Epic Dragon”
“Thunder Power”
«A Story In The Night»
“Go Higher”
“Victorious”
“Alliance Anthem”
«Power Train» contains ten unreleased songs and will be available in the following formats: Jewel CD (incl. booklet), Vinyl and digital.
Shortly before the release of his new album, MAJESTIC He will give a few concerts, perfect to warm up for the next album. The tour, called The Dead Don’t Die Tourbegins December 26 in Nuremberg, Germany. Along with Dominum as headliner and Hammer King As the opening act, the Swedes will stop in seven cities. Besides, MAJESTIC will play at a festival in No Sleep After X-Mas Festival on Runkel with an extra focus on his Christmas album, «A Christmas Carol«, on December 29.
Get the tickets here.
Besides, MAJESTIC have already confirmed some first festival appearances, including 70000 Tons of Metal 2025 which takes place a week before the album’s release and where fans can have reasonable hopes that MAJESTIC will also play some new songs from «Power Train» live.
Find the band’s full tour itinerary here.
MAJESTIC are:
Tommy Johansson – guitars, vocals
Petter Hjerpe – guitars
Chris Davidsson – bass
Joel Kollberg – drums