TARJA RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "THE TRACE OUTLIVES"

NEW ALBUM FRISSON NOIR TO BE RELEASED ON JUNE 12

Today, Tarja releases "The Trace Outlives," the third single from her upcoming studio album Frisson Noir, which is set to arrive on June 12 — in less than three weeks. The track offers a glimpse into a more introspective and emotional side of Frisson Noir, while retaining the signature heaviness that defines Tarja's sound.

Inspired by the Japanese phenomenon of "Johatsu" people who deliberately disappear from their lives, "The Trace Outlives" tells a story of vanishing without a trace, exploring the emotional weight of leaving one's identity behind to start anew in anonymity, while reflecting on regret, freedom, and the invisible marks that remain even in absence. Rooted in this concept, the song also incorporates the sound of the shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument resembling a guitar but with a distinctly more percussive character, brought to life by the young talent Sayo Komada.

Musically, "The Trace Outlives" blends crushing heaviness with sweeping symphonic arrangements and operatic elements, staying true to the signature sound we know and love from Tarja, while elevating it to an entirely new level, making it feel like a bold and refined next chapter of her artistry.

"I was looking for a sound that would take me to Japan and found a beautiful ancient instrument that resembles a guitar, but has a more percussive sound - the shamisen, traditionally used in puppet theaters. I invited the young talent Sayo Komada to blend her art with my song," Tarja shares.

The official music video, released alongside the single today, brings the song's atmosphere vividly to life through a cinematic visual language, unfolding like a uniquely crafted love story shaped by tension, longing, and emotional depth. With its carefully developed narrative and striking imagery, it translates the track’s intensity into a powerful on-screen experience, merging performance and storytelling into a compelling and immersive whole.

Official Music Video for "The Trace Outlives" HERE.

Access the album Frisson Noir  HERE.

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.

At the center of the soundscape is Tarja's distinctive voice, moving effortlessly between fragile emotional expression and operatic power. Around it, orchestral arrangements, choirs, and layered instrumentation create a cinematic world that constantly shifts between darkness and light, exploring deeply human themes such as fear, beauty, nostalgia, resilience, defiance, transformation, identity, disappearance, independence, trust, and perseverance.

Across 10 tracks, Tarja delivers intensity, emotion, and strength, joined by special guest Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth), Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Mixed by GRAMMY-winning 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 will be available in retail as CD Digipak, Black 2LP Gatefold and Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold. The first pressing of all formats is finished with high-quality copper foil and logo embossing. Further exclusive formats as signed editions and a strictly limited Collectors Box Set (incl. Black 2LP Gatefold (180g) with 24-page vinyl size booklet of illustrations, photographs, and lyrics, CD Digipak with 28-page booklet, Box Set exclusive 7" vinyl single with "I Don't Care (Tarja Solo Version)" and "I Don't Care (Dani Mix)", four Box Set exclusive animal print postcards, Box Set exclusive DIN A2 Frisson Noir poster, and a fine art print signed by Tarja) will be available in the official album store.

FRISSON NOIR TRACK LISTING:
"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)

FORMATS:
CD Digipak *
Black 2LP Gatefold (180g) *
Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold (180g) *

Further exclusive formats including signed editions and a strictly limited Collectors Box Set available in the official album store HERE.

*First edition of all formats finished with high- quality copper foil and embossing.