Temptation's Gates
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| Released | 26 June 2026 | |||
| Length | 36:54 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Tuomas Seppälä | |||
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Temptation's Gates is the eleventh studio album by the Finnish symphonic metal band Amberian Dawn. The album was released on 26 June 2026, by Napalm Records. It is the first album to feature Nicole Willerton on vocals.
Background
[edit]On 24 March 2026, Amberian Dawn announced Capri Virkkunen's departure from the band, simultaneously announcing Nicole Willerton as her replacement.[1][2]
Release and promotion
[edit]Coinciding with the change of vocalists, the band also announced the upcoming eleventh studio album, Temptation's Gates and the lead single of the same name.[1][2] Willerton stated that the song "Temptation's Gates", which was inspired by Les Fleurs du mal by Charles Baudelaire, is about facing one's inner desires and accepting what they truly like and want.[2][3] On 21 April 2026, Amberian Dawn released the second single "The Vision of Dreaming".[4][5] Tuomas Seppälä originally wrote the song in 2021 and it lyrics refers to the "deep spiritual and emotional connection between two people".[4][5]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Nicole Willerton; all music is composed by Willerton and Tuomas Seppälä.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Temptation's Gates" | 2:52 |
| 2. | "The Vision of Dreaming" | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Moon" | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Unchained" | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Eternal Flame" | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Life Is Art" | 3:40 |
| 7. | "This Night Is Waiting for Me" | 3:18 |
| 8. | "Undying Colours" | 4:03 |
| 9. | "The Garden" | 3:02 |
| 10. | "Phantasmagoria" | 4:13 |
| Total length: | 36:54 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from Tidal.[6]
Amberian Dawn
[edit]- Tuomas Seppälä – keyboards, production, engineering
- Joonas Pykälä-aho – drums
- Emil Pohjalainen – electric guitar, engineering, mixing, mastering
- Jukka Hoffren – electric bass guitar
- Nicole Willerton – lead vocals, engineering
Additional contributor
[edit]- Miiro Varjus – engineering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[7] | 93 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Amberian Dawn Introduce New Singer; Temptation's Gates Album To Arrive In June; Title Track Music Video Released". BraveWords. 24 March 2026. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Amberian Dawn announce new album 'Temptation's Gates'". Distorted Sound Magazine. 28 March 2026.
- ↑ "Amberian Dawn Announce New Album "Temptation's Gates" & New Vocalist Nicole Willerton — Out June 26 via Napalm Records". Myglobalmind. 25 March 2026.
- 1 2 Keenan, Hesher (22 April 2026). "Amberian Dawn Explore "The Vision of Dreaming"". Metalsucks.
- 1 2 Baldin, Bendetta (23 April 2026). "Amberian Dawn reveal new single with official video "The Vision of Dreaming"". Chaozine.
- ↑ "Temptation's Gate / Amberian Dawn / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
- ↑ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (Semaine du 3 juillet 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved 6 July 2026.