In Flames - "Battles" enters the charts worldwide!

In Flames - "Battles" enters the charts worldwide!

On November 11th, the brand new IN FLAMES album saw the light of day and caught thousands in a loud and heavy sea of fire. With this 12th studio brainchild »Battles«, the Swedes once again found their own way of mixing modern hymns with aggression and catchy vibes. In the first week of its release, »Battles« entered the charts worldwide and these are the results:

  • #2 Sweden
  • #3 Finland
  • #7 Germany
  • #8 Austria

USA:

  • #2 Metal Chart
  • #5 Independent Record Chart
  • #9 Top Rock Chart

On the release day, IN FLAMES also announced a special European tour. The shows will take place in intimate, small capacity settings. Under the name of "IN OUR ROOM - An Evening With IN FLAMES", the Swedes will take over churches, theatres and other spectacular venues, but be quick - the tickets are strictly limited and select dates have already sold out!

These are the confirmed headline dates for 2017:

  • March 18 NO Oslo, Kulturkirken SOLD OUT!
  • March 19 S Gothenburg, Pustervik SOLD OUT!
  • March 20 S Stockholm, Berns SOLD OUT!
  • March 22 D Berlin, Admiralspalast
  • March 23 D Bochum, Christuskirche
  • March 24 D Offenbach, Capitol
  • March 26 D Munich, Freiheiz
  • March 27 I Milan, Teatro Dal Verme
  • March 28 F Strasbourg, La Laiterie
  • March 29 F Paris, Alhambra
  • March 31 CH Zurich, Theatre 11

In the meantime, make sure to check out the latest press reactions to IN FLAMES' new album »Battles«:

  • "In Flames have pulled something extraordinary out of the bag, something poignant, something powerful and something that will be long listened to by those prepared to open their ears!" - BELFAST METALHEADS REUNITED (UK)
  • "IN FLAMES are the melo-death masters, true pioneers with a towering legacy and one of the best live bands on the planet. If you don't love them, you're probably a dick." - METAL HAMMER (UK)
  • "Ever evolving IN FLAMES return with their best album in years and years." - METALIZED (DK)
  • "The great guitar work and the impressive vocals make each track of this album an absolute must!" - MYROCK (F)

Order the physical versions of »Battles« here: http://nblast.de/InFlamesBattle

And the digital ones here: http://nblast.de/InFlamesDownloads

The 12-track album stays true to their unique, signature sound while at the same time stepping outside their own boundaries and trying new things. Produced by Grammy award winner Howard Benson (MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, THE USED) »Battles« is sure to make waves in the metal world.

In case you missed the official video clips, you can still watch them here:

IN FLAMES will also be performing a string of dates in the UK alongside AVENGED SEVENFOLD and DISTURBED next January:

  • January 10 – Glasgow, UK @ The SSE Hydro
  • January 12 – Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
  • January 13 – Birmingham, UK @ Birmingham Genting Arena
  • January 15 – Sheffield, UK @ Sheffield Arena
  • January 16 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Arena
  • January 18 – Nottingham, UK @ Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
  • January 19 – Cardiff, Wales, UK @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
  • January 21 – London, UK @ Peninsula Square O2 Arena
  • January 22 – London, UK @ Peninsula Square O2 Arena

IN FLAMES are currently touring the US and Canada on their Co-Headlining tour, the ‘Forged In Fire Tour' with HELLYEAH.

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