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Content Introduction Swedish melodic hard rock band Art Nation has released their long-awaited new album. From the very beginning of the album, melancholic melodies characteristic of Scandinavia explode, making this a masterpiece that AOR and Scandinavian metal fans must hear! Swedish melodic hard rock band Art Nation was formed in 2014 by vocalist Alexander Strandell, guitarist Christoffer Borg, and bassist Richard Sv?rd. After their debut album "Revolution" in 2015, their popularity exploded. They were nominated for Sweden's biggest music award for three consecutive years, so it's easy to imagine just how tremendous their momentum was. In 2017 they released their second album "Liberation," and in 2019 their third album "Transition." Their popularity continued to grow. However, the band, unable to keep up with the rapid changes in their environment, decided to take a break and went on hiatus for a while. At the urging of the prestigious Italian label Frontiers Records, Art Nation returned to the scene in 2023. Their fourth album, "Inception," released on Frontiers, was also hailed as a masterpiece of melodic hard rock by fans worldwide. Now, Art Nation is releasing their long-awaited new album. Titled "Chapter V: The Ascendance," this work "retains the band's trademark memorable melodies while approaching a more modern heavy sound." From the very beginning of the album, melancholic melodies characteristic of Scandinavian music explode. Unforgettable riffs and solos await. Alexander's vocals are deeply moving. If you like melodic hard rock, AOR, and Scandinavian metal, this is a must-listen masterpiece! - Popular enough to have been nominated for the Swedish Grammy Awards, Gaffa-priset, from 2015 to 2017 - A leading force in melodic hard rock, their first new album in two years - A must-listen masterpiece that brings out the best of Nordic metal and melodic hard rock! [Members] Alexander Strandel (vocals) Christopher Borg (guitar) Richard Sverd (bass) [CD Tracklist] 01. Set Me Free 02. Thunderball 03. Halo 04. Runaways 05. Julia 06. The Last of Us 07. Lightbringer 08. A New Beginning 09. Unstoppable 10. Rise 11. Fallout [Japan Limited Bonus Track] 12. Lightbringer (Acoustic Version) Media Reviews and More Swedish melodic hard rock band Art Nation releases their long-awaited new album. From the very beginning of the album, this work explodes with melancholic melodies characteristic of Scandinavia, making it a must-listen masterpiece for fans of AOR and Scandinavian metal! (C)RS
