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Following a series of live dates in support of iconic metallers SAVATAGE, their first-ever, frenetically-acclaimed appearance at Wacken Open Air and the previously-released single "Beyond Horizons," INDUCTION strike again with their brand-new song "Dark Temptation" - a track that fuses razor-sharp riffs, symphonic fire, and high-octane hooks into a relentless storm of sound!
Alongside today's release and new album harbinger comes a visually stunning video, set in a high-tech sci-fi universe that mirrors the song’s futuristic energy and dark allure. It’s a bold step that brings INDUCTION’s cinematic vision to the next level - combining crushing symphonic metal power with a world that feels larger than life! "Dark Temptation" cements INDUCTION’s reputation as one of the most exciting rising forces in modern power metal: epic, heavy, and unafraid to push boundaries.
Guitarist Tim Kanoa Hansen states: “With ‘Dark Temptation,’ we officially open the gates to our upcoming third album, Love Kills!, set for release in February 2026. This track marks the beginning of INDUCTION’s next chapter - where seduction meets danger, and love dances on the edge of the blade. It’s heavy, it’s dark, it’s sci-fi - and this is only the beginning. Let yourself be pulled into this forbidden tale and experience the thrill of ‘Dark Temptation,’ the first taste of what’s to come. You’ll be hungry for more!”
Listen to "Dark Temptation": https://induction.rpm.link/temptationPR
Crafted at Hamburg, Germany’s Chameleon Studios and Boogie Park Studios, the song was produced by Hansen and mixed and mastered by Eike Freese in collaboration with the guitarist. After regrouping in 2024, "Dark Temptation" marks the second track featuring singer Gabriele Gozzi, guitarist Justus Sahlman and drummer Markus “Maks” Felber in INDUCTION’s band history.
In support of their forthcoming studio offering, the quintet have been confirmed as supporting act of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’ and WARKINGS’ 2026 “Pirates & Kings Over Europe” tour, taking them to 20+ cities across the continent in February/March. INDUCTION’s current itinerary can be found below!
INDUCTION live:
w/ VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, WARKINGS
05.02.2026 CH Pratteln - Konzertfabrik Z7
06.02.2026 DE Saarbrücken - Garage
07.02.2026 DE Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle
08.02.2026 DE Frankfurt - Batschkapp
10.02.2026 UK Manchester - Academy 2
11.02.2026 UK London - O2 Academy Islington
12.02.2026 FR Paris - Élysée Montmarte
13.02.2026 NL Tilburg - 013 Poppodium
14.02.2026 DE Leipzig - Hellraiser
15.02.2026 DE Berlin - Columbia Theater
16.02.2026 PL Warsaw - Klub Proxima
18.02.2026 CZ Zlín - Masters of Rock Café
19.02.2026 DE Hanover - Capitol
20.02.2026 DE Hamburg - Markthalle
21.02.2026 DE Geiselwind - Musichall
26.02.2026 FR Villeurbanne (Lyon) - La Rayonne
27.02.2026 DE Stuttgart - Im Wizemann (Halle)
28.02.2026 DE Munich - Backstage (Werk)
05.03.2026 HU Budapest - Barba Negra
06.03.2026 AT Vienna - SiMM City
07.03.2026 AT Wörgl - VZ Komma
Info & Tickets: http://www.piratesandkings.com
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About INDUCTION
In the heart of the power metal resurgence stand INDUCTION, a name that has quickly become synonymous with the genre’s new wave. Led by Tim Kanoa Hansen, son of metal legend Kai Hansen (HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY), INDUCTION are a force to be reckoned with, igniting stages and captivating audiences worldwide.
Their rise began with a bang as their sophomore album, Born From Fire, was released under the wings of Reigning Phoenix Music, earning widespread acclaim and solidifying their status in the genre. Notable praises include being crowned “Power Metal Rising Star of the Year” by Rock Hard in 2022 and drawing the attention of German TV channel SWR, which chronicled their ascent in a documentary.
Building on this momentum, INDUCTION embarked on high-profile tours alongside metal giants such as STRATOVARIUS, SONATA ARCTICA, BATTLE BEAST, GAMMA RAY, ACCEPT, and more, showcasing their polarizing live energy and winning over audiences across Europe and also Japan.
Though widely considered a progressive power metal band, INDUCTION refuse to be confined by a single genre. With each release, they defy expectations, seamlessly blending and evolving the boundaries of their music while staying true to their unmistakable core.
As they march toward the release of their eagerly awaited third album, INDUCTION remain a hungry force in the metal galaxy, fuelled by a passion for music and an unwavering commitment to their craft. With the rallying cry “We bring the heat!” echoing in every riff and chorus, they invite fans to join them on their epic journey through realms of myth, majesty, and POWER!
INDUCTION are:
Gabriele Gozzi | vocals
Tim Kanoa Hansen | guitars
Justus Sahlman | guitars
Dominik Gusch | bass
Markus “Maks” Felber | drums
