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The heavy metal 'n' roll, dark, madcap visionaries collectively known as Avatar - vocalist Johannes Eckerström (vocals), guitarists Jonas Jarlsby and Tim Öhrström, bassist Henrik Sandelin, and drummer John Alfredsson - have emerged from deep within the Swedish forest to announce Dance Devil Dance, their ninth album.
It arrives on February 17 via Black Waltz Records, distributed by Thirty Tigers. The epic masterwork is available for pre-order here.
The album will be released in multiple vinyl configurations:
- Clouds Dipped in Chrome Super Deluxe Vinyl: Includes: Metal O-Card with embossed Avatar emblem. 2 pocket silver board gatefold vinyl with platinum Dance Devil Dance vinyl. 24 page photo book. Autographed 5x7 Postcard.
- Hazmat Suit Deluxe Vinyl: Includes: Embossed Gatefold with 3 color A Side / B Side Dance Devil Dance vinyl, Five 11x11 Photo Prints of each band member w/lyrics, Autographed 5x7 Postcard. (Sold out)
- Dance Devil Dance Standard Vinyl: Includes: Embossed gatefold jacket with red opaque Dance Devil Dance vinyl, Five 11x11 Photo Prints of each band member.
Additionally, the band has shared the album tracklisting, including the powerhouse track "Violence No Matter What", featuring a duet with Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.
Tracklisting:
"Dance Devil Dance"
"Chimp Mosh Pit"
"Valley Of Disease"
"On The Beach"
"Do You Feel In Control"
"Gotta Wanna Riot"
"The Dirt I'm Buried In"
"Clouds Dipped In Chrome"
"Hazmat Suit"
"Train"
"Violence No Matter What" (Duet with Lzzy Hale)
Avatar enjoyed quite a productive summer, traipsing North America on a successful headline tour. They next embarked on some of the biggest shows of their career — a trek with Iron Maiden, supporting the band in stadiums in Brazil. Avatar also played arenas supporting Sabaton. They secured slots at major festivals globally — Inkcarceration, Cadott Fest, Summer Breeze, and Bloodstock along the way.
Avatar added Veil of Maya in the UK and Europe this February and March 2023 on the Dance Devil Dance Tour. All dates are in the graphic below. More U.S. touring will be announced in due time.
AVATAR ARE:
Johannes Eckerström — Vocals
John Alfredsson — Drums
Jonas Jarlsby — Guitar
Henrik Sandelin — Bass
Tim Öhrström — Guitar
AVATAR DISCOGRAPHY:
Thoughts of No Tomorrow (2007)
Schlacht (2007)
Avatar (2009)
Black Waltz (2012)
Hail the Apocalypse (2014)
Feathers & Flesh (2016)
Avatar Country (2018)
The King LIVE in Paris (2019)
Hunter Gatherer (2020)
“Going Hunting” (Single, 2021)
“So Sang the Hollow” (Single, 2021)
“Construction of Souls” (Single, 2021)
“Cruel and Unusual” (Single, 2021)
