“Horizon” marked more than just a new single for VALHALORE. As the band’s first new music since 2019, it signaled the beginning of a new chapter – one that led to release of Beyond The Stars through a record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music / ROAR, national and international touring, and a growing presence on the global metal stage.
Now, the band returns to the song that started it all, reimagining it in an intimate acoustic form that reveals the heart of the music in a completely new light. Trading towering riffs, epic orchestras and thunderous drums for warm acoustic instrumentation, sweeping melodies and an intimate atmosphere, “Horizon – Acoustic” reveals the emotional heart of one of VALHALORE’s most beloved songs. More than a stripped-back version, it is a complete reimagining that allows the story, melody and emotion of the track to unfold in an entirely new light.
The result is a dreamlike interpretation that shines a spotlight on the song’s message of hope, reflection and appreciating life’s fleeting moments, while retaining the uplifting spirit that first connected with listeners around the world.
Speaking about the release, the band share:
“Since its conception, Horizon has always been a very special song for us. It’s a song about a hopeful future, the beauty found in life’s simplest moments, and appreciating what we have before it fades. Reimagining this track in a way that lets its beauty breathe, while allowing the lyrics to shine – almost like a lullaby – felt like a natural step. We’re incredibly proud of this new rendition and can’t wait to share it with the world.”
For longtime fans, the acoustic rendition offers a fresh perspective on a song that marked a defining chapter in VALHALORE’s story. For new listeners, it provides an inviting introduction to the songwriting at the heart of the band’s distinctive blend of melodic folk and metal. “Horizon – Acoustic” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Return to the world of Beyond The Stars, and experience “Horizon – Acoustic”: https://valhalore.rpm.link/acoustichorizonPR
Beyond The Stars Line-Up:
Anthony Willis – Guitars
Lachlan Neate – Vocals, Cello, Mandolin
Sophie Christensen – Wind instruments
Morgan Cox – Drums
Lucas Fisher – Guitars, Vocals
Joseph Dipisa-Fiorenza – Bass
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