After years of silence, the Oslo-based cinematic metal project Alien Orchestra has returned with a new single, “The Last Horizons”. The track, released today, is the first glimpse into the upcoming EP, Under My Pale Skin. Led by founder Jan “EpicAlien” Mojdis, the project marks its comeback with a sound that merges heavy metal intensity with grand, cinematic orchestration.
“The Last Horizons” features the exceptional talents of guest musicians Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus) on lead guitar and Simen Sandnes (Evergrey, Temic) on drums, who add remarkable depth to the song’s dramatic composition. The track blends soaring melodies and layered orchestrations with a powerful metal drive, embodying Alien Orchestra’s trademark fusion of epic atmospheres and melodic metal.
The upcoming EP was written in the aftermath of Jan’s victorious battle against cancer, a struggle that profoundly shaped his creative outlook. While the main riff for the EP was composed on piano back in 2022, his true creative return occurred in 2024 when he was finally able to play guitar again. The resulting record stands as a poignant reflection on survival and renewal, as well as a tribute to those who fought and fell, especially children.
Founded in 2014, Alien Orchestra has always existed at the intersection of metal and film music, exploring themes of the deep universe, extraterrestrial life, and the mysticism of Nordic nature. The new EP, mixed and mastered by Drop RMX at Downtone Studio and EpicAlien, delivers a sonic journey across four tracks that capture both the fragility and strength of the human spirit.
With the release of “The Last Horizons” and its official video, Alien Orchestra invites listeners to step into a world where sound meets emotion and metal meets infinity.
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