Former Sabaton guitarist / Majestica frontman Tommy Johansson has shared his weekly cover, this time performing the iconic hit, "Never Ending Story", released by Limahl in 1984.
Symphonic power metal quartet, Majestica, have announced their brand new studio album, Power Train, which will see the light of day on February 7 via Nuclear Blast Records. After more than four years since their last album, the Swedes are ready to set the bar high once again with their new long player and are presenting their fans what is their strongest album to date.
Power Train is a spellbinding experience that awakens sleeping dreams with powerful riffs and epic choruses. The enchantment rises like a breath of stars, propelling listeners into the heart of a fairytale world. This is particularly evident in the album's first single. With the title track "Power Train", Majestica leaves an exciting first impression and also presents a strong music video, which you can witness below.
Tommy Johansson comments: "Get ready for explosive power metal with a ”can’t stop singing along”-chorus in the new track 'Power Train'. The video literally takes you onboard the Power Train with elements taken from the entire album."
Stream the single here, and pre-order/pre-save the new album here.
When it came to the process of recording and putting all the pieces together, the band did not change a lot compared to the last projects. Again the music was written, recorded, and produced by Majestica themselves.
"Like our previous albums this one is also produced by ourselves, and we recorded most parts in our new place Majestic Studios. For mixing we went back to Jonas Kjellgren as we have been very happy with the sound of A Christmas Carol and Metal United," says bassist Chris Davidsson.
Regarding the amazing artwork for Power Train, Chris explains: "For the artwork we teamed up with Jan Yrlund / Darkgrove design. It invites you to join this majepic ride of the Power Train, imagine standing there on the platform eagerly waiting, and you hear ”all aboard”!"
Power Train contains ten brand new tracks and will be available in the following formats: CD Jewel (incl. booklet), Vinyl, and digital.
Power Train tracklisting:
"Power Train"
"No Pain, No Gain"
"Battle Cry"
"Megatrue"
"My Epic Dragon"
"Thunder Power"
"A Story In The Night"
"Go Higher"
"Victorious"
"Alliance Anthem"
"Power Train" video:
Shortly before the release of their new album, Majestica will play a few shows, perfect to warm up for the upcoming album. The tour, which is called The Dead Don't Die Tour, kicks off on December 26 in Nürnberg, Germany. Along with headliners Dominum and support Hammer King, the Swedes are going to stop in seven cities. Furthermore, Majestica will play a festival show at No Sleep After X-Mas Festival in Runkel with some extra focus on their Christmas album, A Christmas Carol, on December 29.
Get tickets here.
Additionally, Majestica have already confirmed some first festival appearances, including 70000 Tons of Metal 2025 which takes place one week before the release of the album and where fans can have justified hopes that Majestica will also play a few new tracks from Power Train live.
Find the band's complete tour itinerary here.
Majestica is:
Tommy Johansson - guitars, vocals
Petter Hjerpe - guitars
Chris Davidsson - bass
Joel Kollberg - drums
