Symphonic metal powerhouse Beyond The Black are back with a thunderous new single, “Can You Hear Me,” featuring Asami, lead vocalist of Japanese power metal band Lovebites. The song marks the fourth release from the band’s highly anticipated sixth studio album, Break The Silence, arriving January 9, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records. The track is a soaring anthem that unites East and West, pairing two commanding voices in an emotionally charged duet sung in both Japanese and English.
“Can You Hear Me” tackles the universal struggle of finding true connection in an increasingly chaotic world. “Can You Hear Me is a song about the shared longing for true connection – two voices from different worlds breaking through the noise of a hyperconnected yet disconnected world to truly be heard,” says lead singer Jennifer Haben. Asami adds, “I’m truly excited to be part of ‘Can You Hear Me’ with Beyond The Black. It’s a powerful song and working together across countries and cultures has been an inspiring experience. We hope the message reaches people everywhere.” The single is accompanied by a stunning animated music video now streaming on YouTube.
Break The Silence blends melodic metal with global influences, exploring themes of resilience, communication, and emotional rebirth. Tracks like “Let There Be Rain,” “(La Vie Est Un) Cinéma,” “Ravens,” and “The Flood” expand Beyond The Black’s sonic range while preserving the sweeping grandeur that made them one of the genre’s defining forces. Since their award-winning 2015 debut Songs Of Love And Death, the band has topped charts, sold out tours, and played alongside icons such as Aerosmith, Korn, Scorpions, and Within Temptation, earning a devoted worldwide following.
Following the album’s release, Beyond The Black will hit the road for their Rising High European headline tour, bringing their grand symphonic sound to fans across 14 countries. From Manchester to Helsinki, the band is ready to deliver an unforgettable live spectacle of soaring vocals, cinematic production, and emotional power.
BEYOND THE BLACK – RISING HIGH TOUR 2026
January 15 – Manchester, UK – O2 Ritz
January 16 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
January 17 – Paris, FR – Bataclan
January 19 – Zurich, CH – X-Tra
January 20 – Munich, DE – Tonhalle
January 22 – Budapest, HU – Barba Negra
January 23 – Vienna, AT – Arena
January 24 – Geiselwind, DE – MusicHall
January 26 – Stuttgart, DE – Wagenhallen
January 27 – Wiesbaden, DE – Schlachthof
January 28 – Hanover, DE – Capitol
January 30 – Warsaw, PL – Proxima
January 31 – Leipzig, DE – Haus Auensee
February 1 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys
February 3 – Hamburg, DE – Insel Park Arena
February 4 – Antwerp, BE – Trix
February 5 – Oberhausen, DE – Turbinenhalle
February 6 – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje
February 8 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset
February 9 – Gothenburg, SE – Pustervik
February 11 – Oslo, NO – Vulkan
February 12 – Stockholm, SE – Kollektivet Livet
February 14 – Helsinki, FI – Aäniwalli