Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Break The Silence is the sixth studio album by the German symphonic metal band Beyond the Black, released on January 9, 2026 by Nuclear Blast Records. It is a concept album that explores profound themes such as communication (or the lack thereof), inner strength, resilience, and the urgent need for reconnection in a divided world.
Musically, the album maintains the band's melodic/symphonic metal roots, with Jennifer Haben's powerful and captivating vocals, heavy riffs, and grandiose orchestral arrangements, but innovates by incorporating ethnic influences, adding exotic and atmospheric layers that enrich the sound. Tracks such as the title track, "Ravens," "The Flood," and "(La vie est un) Cinéma" stand out for their reflection on the power of words and silence in contemporary reality.
Break The Silence represents a mature evolution for the band, blending the characteristic epicness of symphonic metal with more experimental elements and international collaborations, resulting in an ambitious and current work that reinforces Beyond the Black's status as one of the leading forces in the genre. Ideal for fans of Nightwish, Within Temptation, or Epica looking for something fresh and conceptual!
MEMBERS
Jennifer Haben - Vocals (lead)
Kai Tschierschky - Drums
Tobi Lodes - Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Chris Hermsdörfer - Guitars, Vocals (backing)
TRACKLIST
1. Rising High | 00:00
2. Break the Silence | 03:12
3. The Art of Being Alone | 07:35
4. Let There Be Rain | 11:55
5. Ravens | 15:41
6. The Flood | 19:25
7. Can You Hear Me | 23:17
8. (La vie est un) Cinéma | 27:28
9. Hologram | 30:42
10. Weltschmerz | 34:01
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: beyondtheblack.bandcamp.com
Deezer: deezer.com/en/artist/7308658
Facebook: facebook.com/beyondtheblackofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/BeyondTheBlack_official
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6swnqiL41Bd4gO2fnAXXrf
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv8qGsOBKIMaIV8_BQrb6tQ
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Beyond the Black. All rights reserved to Nuclear Blast Records. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#beyondtheblack #symphonicmetal #nuclearblast
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Break The Silence is the sixth studio album by the German symphonic metal band Beyond the Black, released on January 9, 2026 by Nuclear Blast Records. It is a concept album that explores profound themes such as communication (or the lack thereof), inner strength, resilience, and the urgent need for reconnection in a divided world.
Musically, the album maintains the band's melodic/symphonic metal roots, with Jennifer Haben's powerful and captivating vocals, heavy riffs, and grandiose orchestral arrangements, but innovates by incorporating ethnic influences, adding exotic and atmospheric layers that enrich the sound. Tracks such as the title track, "Ravens," "The Flood," and "(La vie est un) Cinéma" stand out for their reflection on the power of words and silence in contemporary reality.
Break The Silence represents a mature evolution for the band, blending the characteristic epicness of symphonic metal with more experimental elements and international collaborations, resulting in an ambitious and current work that reinforces Beyond the Black's status as one of the leading forces in the genre. Ideal for fans of Nightwish, Within Temptation, or Epica looking for something fresh and conceptual!
MEMBERS
Jennifer Haben - Vocals (lead)
Kai Tschierschky - Drums
Tobi Lodes - Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Chris Hermsdörfer - Guitars, Vocals (backing)
TRACKLIST
1. Rising High | 00:00
2. Break the Silence | 03:12
3. The Art of Being Alone | 07:35
4. Let There Be Rain | 11:55
5. Ravens | 15:41
6. The Flood | 19:25
7. Can You Hear Me | 23:17
8. (La vie est un) Cinéma | 27:28
9. Hologram | 30:42
10. Weltschmerz | 34:01
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: beyondtheblack.bandcamp.com
Deezer: deezer.com/en/artist/7308658
Facebook: facebook.com/beyondtheblackofficial
Instagram: instagram.com/BeyondTheBlack_official
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6swnqiL41Bd4gO2fnAXXrf
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCv8qGsOBKIMaIV8_BQrb6tQ
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Beyond the Black. All rights reserved to Nuclear Blast Records. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#beyondtheblack #symphonicmetal #nuclearblast
⚡️PROMOTION - Promote new independent bands or the publication of albums that have already been released in previous years that deserve to be highlighted. 🔇Please let me know by commenting the video if you're seen in the video or own the copyright and don't like my promotion! Ofcourse I'll pull down the video if you ask! It's all done for the love of your music!
