After the highly successful release of their second album March of the Unheard in January 2025 and their celebrated first European headlining tour, melodic death metal stars THE HALO EFFECT return with a powerful interpretation of DANZIG’s iconic track ‘How the Gods Kill’—originally released on the classic 1992 album Danzig III: How the Gods Kill.
This cover version was handpicked by front man Mikael Stanne, who shares:
“During my teenage years the darkness and allure of the early Danzig albums introduced me to a whole new way of thinking about what rock and metal could be. Glenn’s vocals and lyrics were also incredibly influential on this aspiring vocalist/lyricist.”
The band brings a new weight and urgency to the track while preserving the brooding mystique of the original. With soaring guitar harmonies, thunderous rhythm, and Stanne’s commanding vocals, THE HALO EFFECT reinvents the classic through the lens of the Gothenburg sound.
To be continued….?
Listen to ‘How The Gods Kill’: https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/htgksg
Watch the visualizer: https://youtu.be/87aXwFRRu18
THE HALO EFFECT will hit the road for summer festivals and some club shows.
Here are the dates:
26.06. GR Thessaloniki – Rockwave Festival
28.06. FI Helsinki – Tuska Festival
17.07. DE Neunkirchen Vlyn – Dong Open Air
18.07. DE Weil am Rhein – Baden in Blut
07.08. ES Alicante – Leyendas del Rock
08.08. GER Büdesheim – Krawall ‘O’ Open Air
09.08. CZ Jaromer – Brutal Assault
10.08. SLO Bratislava – Majestic Music Club
12.08. LUX Luxembourg – Dem Atelier (**Machine Head support)
13.08. GER Dinkelsbühl – Summer Breeze
14.08. GER Lindau – Club Vaudeville
15.08. GER Sulingen – Reload Festival
16.08. GER Cudrefin – Rock the Lakes Festival
29.08. RO Campulung Muscel – Posada Rock Festival
30.08. GER Schramberg-Tennenbrom – Metalacker Festival
21.11. BU Sofia – Joy Station
22.11. TUR Istanbul – If Besiktas
25.11. JP Osaka – Bigcat
26.11. JP Tokio – Toyosu Pit
THE HALO EFFECT is:
Niclas Engelin | guitar
Jesper Strömblad | guitar
Mikael Stanne | vocals
Peter Iwers | bass
Daniel Svensson | drums
