After the highly successful release of their second album March of the Unheard in January 2025 and their celebrated first European headlining tour, melodic death metal stars THE HALO EFFECT return with a powerful interpretation of DANZIG’s iconic track 'How the Gods Kill'—originally released on the classic 1992 album Danzig III: How the Gods Kill.
This cover version was handpicked by front man Mikael Stanne, who shares:
“During my teenage years the darkness and allure of the early Danzig albums introduced me to a whole new way of thinking about what rock and metal could be. Glenn’s vocals and lyrics were also incredibly influential on this aspiring vocalist/lyricist.”
The band brings a new weight and urgency to the track while preserving the brooding mystique of the original. With soaring guitar harmonies, thunderous rhythm, and Stanne’s commanding vocals, THE HALO EFFECT reinvents the classic through the lens of the Gothenburg sound.
To be continued....?
Listen to 'How The Gods Kill': https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/htgksg
Watch the visualizer: https://youtu.be/87aXwFRRu18
THE HALO EFFECT will hit the road for summer festivals and some club shows.
Here are the dates:
- 26.06. GR Thessaloniki – Rockwave Festival
- 28.06. FI Helsinki – Tuska Festival
- 17.07. DE Neunkirchen Vlyn – Dong Open Air
- 18.07. DE Weil am Rhein – Baden in Blut
- 07.08. ES Alicante – Leyendas del Rock
- 08.08. GER Büdesheim - Krawall ‘O’ Open Air
- 09.08. CZ Jaromer – Brutal Assault
- 10.08. SLO Bratislava – Majestic Music Club
- 12.08. LUX Luxembourg – Dem Atelier (**Machine Head support)
- 13.08. GER Dinkelsbühl - Summer Breeze
- 14.08. GER Lindau – Club Vaudeville
- 15.08. GER Sulingen – Reload Festival
- 16.08. GER Cudrefin – Rock the Lakes Festival
- 29.08. RO Campulung Muscel – Posada Rock Festival
- 30.08. GER Schramberg-Tennenbrom – Metalacker Festival
- 21.11. BU Sofia – Joy Station
- 22.11. TUR Istanbul – If Besiktas
- 25.11. JP Osaka – Bigcat
- 26.11. JP Tokio – Toyosu Pit