Tarja Unleashes Heaviest Ever Metal Album With Frisson Noir Today.
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TARJA
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Tarja unleashes her brand-new metal album “Frisson Noir” today, 12th June 2026 via earMUSIC, the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging. After years of exploring different musical landscapes, Tarja stands firmly where she belongs: in metal.
The first leading into “Frisson Noir” already made clear that Tarja was entering a new chapter. With “At Sea”, she opened the album world through a ten-minute epic full of cinematic depth, emotion and dramatic intensity, before pushing the darkness even further with “I Don’t Care”, featuring Dani Filth in one of the standout metal collaborations of the year. “The Trace Outlives” then brought the Fans to its emotional peak and set the final tone for the album’s release. The three singles were voted by readers of Classic Rock as the track of the week when they were released.
“Frisson Noir” reflects Tarja’s ongoing dialogue between cinematic orchestration, classical heritage, and the power and intensity of contemporary metal. The album moves between intimate piano passages, dramatic orchestral textures, and powerful guitar-driven moments. Fans can also listen to “Frisson Noir” exclusively on Apple Music in Dolby Atmos.
“The best collection of songs she ever recorded”
Metal Hammer
“Tarja in peak form!”
Rock Hard
“The heaviest and darkest Tajra album up to date”
Fireworks Rock & Metal Magazine
The full album places Tarja’s distinctive voice at the center, moving effortlessly between fragile emotional expression and operatic power. Orchestral arrangements, choirs and layered instrumentation create a cinematic world between darkness and light, exploring themes of fear, beauty, resilience, transformation, identity, trust and perseverance.
Across 10 tracks, Tarja delivers intensity, emotion, and strength, joined by special guest Dani Filth (of Cradle of Filth), Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Mixed by GRAMMY-nominated producer Neal Avron (Linkin Park, Skillet, Disturbed), the album blends a modern, hard-hitting sound with the dramatic and emotional elements that define Tarja’s unmistakable metal identity.
The album is available in retail as CD Digipak, Black 2LP Gatefold and Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold. Further exclusive formats include signed editions and a strictly limited Collectors Box Set.The first pressing of all formats is finished with high-quality copper foil and logo embossing.
Tracklist:
Frisson Noir
The Eternal Return
Leap Of Faith (feat. Marko Hietala)
At Sea (feat. Mervi Myllyoja & Niklas Pokki)
Blaze Forever
The Trace Outlives (feat. Sayo Komada)
Tango (feat. Apocalyptica)
Anemoia (feat. Julián Bedmar & Valter Freitas)
I Don't Care (feat. Dani Filth)
Against The Odds (feat. Chad Smith)
About Tarja
Since launching her solo career, Tarja has consistently charted internationally and built one of the most loyal fanbases in the genre, willing to follow Tarja in every new adventure.
Across more than two decades, Tarja has released a highly successful catalogue, reaching the Top 10 of multiple European album charts and establishing herself as an artist of rare consistency and presence. Her live performances have become a defining element of her career: touring worldwide and appearing as a celebrated guest at major metal festivals, Tarja creates a powerful and emotional connection with audiences, turning every show into a memorable experience.
Tarja on TourFollowing the release, Tarja will embark on the International Frisson Live Tour 2026 below, launching 30th September 2026 in Berlin. Further dates to be announced. The 2027 tour dates can be found HERE use this link: 30.09.2026 Berlin Huxleys Neue Welt
01.10.2026 Hamburg Markthalle
02.10.2026 Rostock M.A.U. Club
04.10.2026 Dresden Parkhotel Ballsaal
05.10.2026 Jena F-Haus
06.10.2026 Munich Backstage Werk
08.10.2026 Innsbruck Music Hall
09.10.2026 Pratteln (CH) Z7
11.10.2026 Lindau Club Vaudeville
12.10.2026 Cologne Essigfabrik
13.10.2026 Frankfurt Batschkapp
15.10.2026 Osnabrück Hyde Park
16.10.2026 Gersthofen Stadthalle
17.10.2026 Vienna (AT) Szene
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