PHANTASMA - Let It Die (Official Video) | Napalm Records

Out November 20th

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Allow yourself to be transported to another world by PHANTASMA - a project sprung from the collective energy of Georg Neuhauser (Serenity), Oliver Philipps (Everon) and Charlotte Wessels (Delain). The release features memorable songs and intense arrangements centered around included novella ‘The Deviant Hearts’.

PHANTASMA was born from the longstanding ambition to create a story driven concept record of Georg Neuhauser, vocal force behind Tyrolean Symphonic Metal outfit Serenity. He found his partner in crime with multi-instrumentalist composer, producer and vocalist Oliver Philipps (Everon) who gladly embarked on this new mission that allowed him to reconnect with being a musician in the first place, as a welcome change from working for other bands, which he has done extensively over the years, providing the rich sound connoisseurs of the genre have come to expect from him. As Oliver worked with DELAIN since their debuting record, a request at Charlotte Wessels’ address was made to complete the dynamic trio of PHANTASMA. To introduce Charlotte Wessels to any connoisseur of Symphonic metal would be like carrying coals to Newcastle - she is, after all, since 2005 the vocal figurehead of Dutch grandees DELAIN. It is therefore not only surprising, but also gratifying that Charlotte now even found some leisure time, to lend not only her voice to PHANTASMA but also her debut novella ‘The Deviant Hearts - which was written especially for the project.

With PHANTASMA she can let her beautiful and variable voice run free like the wind - sometimes tender like on “Runaway Grey”, plaintive on “Let It Die”, and the duet “The Lotus And The Willow” - makes Charlotte’s passion for Nick Cave abundantly clear, matching even the intensity of “Where The Wild Roses Grow”. Meanwhile Georg’s dedication for classic rock acts like Queen and Meatloaf shine through in tracks like “Crimson Course” and “Novaturient”. Giving a face to other characters in the story are noted guest vocalists, such as Tom Englund, who performs on title-track “The Deviant Hearts”, Cloe Lowery on the heart-wrenching ballad “Try” alongside Dennis Schunke, who can be heard also on the comforting “Carry Me Home”.

[ArwenStarsongMusic]

This band needs more material. Now that Charlotte isn't in Delain and is doing solo stuff, she will have time for this again.

[saiko_]

This band was criminally underrated. I hope they come back and release more stuff!

[CarolPuppina]

Her singing developed so much! Amazing track!

[Tommy_NN]

One of the most beautiful metal songs in recent years!

[thelightvampire]

Silent sleep, violent dreams
Sum up to silent screams
I can't manage to block them out
Fragmented memories
Tell my heart not to beat
For its pounding gets way too loud
Lay me down oh weigh me down
My mind keeps telling me lies
Most of all that if it was not for me
You'd still be fine
Every experience
All the places I've been
All the things I have said and done:
Half of it, too intense
Half of it meaningless
Maybe I have been better off
The revenants alive inside the
Golden cage of my mind
But nothing changed, nothing took the pain away
So now it's time
To let it die
Let it die
Deceitful friend of mine
Lift the veil and reveal all this time
Let it die
Can't keep the truth inside
See the pain and the fear and the lies
Silent sleep comes to me
When I'm finally free
I can not wait to meet you there
All this time spent apart
Oh my deviant heart
Skips a beat, I'm no longer scared
The revenants alive inside the
Golden cage of my mind
But nothing changed, nothing took the pain away
So now it's time
To let it die
Let it die
Deceitful friend of mine
Lift the veil and reveal all this time
Let it die
Can't keep the truth inside
See the pain and the fear and the lies
Oh it's time to let it go
Time to face it, time to take control
Time to let it go
Time to face it all
Let it die
Let it die
Deceitful friend of mine
Lift the veil and reveal all this time
Let it die
Can't keep the truth inside
Leave the pain and the fear all behind
And we'll meet on the other side

[alana]

Almost four years strong with Delain, always been in love with Charlotte's vocals. I recently started listening to Serenity and when I saw Phantasma, I was excited. This is incredible and they sound great together. I love this song.

[tebling]

Three of the best singers in this genre. So happy to hear Oliver back in front of the mic, even for just a few lines. Eargasm!

[xibataxit]

I have discovered this on the eve of december 7th 2020 and I'm a fan of delain. wtf where has this been hiding?!

[fernandooliveira]

This is on the of the best music in the world...
And I love Charlotte...

[Mr.MSTER]

I love Delain but I never knew about this band until now. Incredible.

[evacody]

Charlotte Wessels = best lyrics writer ever. She wrote all the lyrics for this and write the lyrics for Delain. Damn I more and more she is my musical hero her voice saved my life and brought me into the light. This coming from a 35 year old male.

[evacody]

That's it my top two singers are Floor and Charlotte. My god Charlotte has a voice. She melts my heart.

[rodrigochavesfernandez]

Charlotte and Georg are absolutely amazing, Charlotte is my favorite female metal voice, I hope this great band to think about releasing another album soon.

[AddzZy]

That is perfect, Charlotte's voice is stunning, and both songs are brilliant

[WroughtMovement]

This is the most beautiful song i´ve ever heard in my life. Thanks for this Phantasma

[Hizkia_]

Amazing shots! Great duo between these two. You can feel the energy of it all. Nice video!

[NatttySh]

I think, I found my new big love! Just perfect

[Elcodo]

I bet most of the forests in europe are getting full of metal bands getting lost in them after there video shoots

[franaschu]

wow, it's a wonderful song
the unknown bands/ projects are the best symphonic metal bands
love it

[VikramShankarMusic]

Love the album's intro theme reprised at the end of this! I'm consistently surprised by how intricate and creative this album is - definitely a progressive ethos of a concept album mixed with the more straightforward melodic metal. And it's also a blast to hear so many musical theater influences!