The future is close: And she looks pretty overwhelming. Two years after their exciting debut „Heroes In Time“, the Swedish Melodic Metal renewers Metalite return with a new singer and a giant stroke. This band could be the new heroes of Modern Metal – trendsetting, epic and of highest quality.

Of course, we have been knowing for long that the Swedish do have a hand for successful Metal. But an album with the quality of „Biomechanicals“ is even for this country a rarity. Influenced by the concept of bands like Within Temptation, the quintet from Stockholm reinvents classic Melodic Metal – and unleashes a storm of power, monumentality and zeitgeist, that you cannot escape. „We see ourselves as a modern band that works differently than most of the Melodic Metal bands out there“, says guitarist Edwin Premberg. „Biomechanicals“ continues the high level from their debut and turns everything to 11,
what stood on 10 before: A richer production, stronger songwriting and an elusive and mysterious aura distinguishes „Biomechanicals“ from everything you already know about Melodic Metal.

With Metalites expertly use of electronic elements, influenced by the Trance Era of early 21st century, sphaeric layers mix with flirring sequences and stoic beats fit like a second skin for the massive, melodic and outrageous catchy soundwall. But also the new singer Erica Ohlsson shapes that energetic sound, Premberg is very satisfied with the new member: „We knew that we had to go for a singer with great talent, so I searched where a good singer belongs: On stage!“ He found his new muse at a concert in Stockholm where Ohlsson gave a stunning performance. „I heard her and knew: She is perfect. Well, half a year later – we started the recordings for „Biomechanicals“.

Metalites AFM debut is a futuristic glimmering garment made of Melodic and Symphonic Metal that differentiates lyrically from the rivalry. „We surround ourselves already that naturally with all these technological gadgets that we do not recognize anymore how they observate us“, so the guitarist about the contemporary and unsettling content of the album.
„Biomechanicals“ is the Metal version of „Brave New World“, how the first single „Social Butterflies“ boils it down to. „Social Media steals more and more of our time, everyday“, so Premberg. „It is all about the addiction of being online and connected to the world – 24/7.“ In a thrilling way, Metalite wrap their important message: Turn out your devices and turn on your brains!

A flaming fire in their bellies, sparked off by another high end production of Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe), Metalite are more than ready for their next step. It could be a very big one. But now, it is to late to step back.

Dustin Hardman / AFM Records