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MAN WITH A MISSION release brandnew single ‘FIRESTARTER’.
MAN WITH A MISSION have released their brand new single ‘Firestarter’, an explosive rock song which also forms the theme song for the new anime series of The Vermillion Mask.
Listen here: https://manwithamission.lnk.to/Firestarter-Single
The searing new single launches with call to arms tribal drums before breaking into an uplifting and determined anthem focused on pushing through adversity, where it rises like a phoenix with frenzied raps, riffs and a soaring chorus.
Regarding ‘Firestarter’ bassist Kamikaze Boy says, “I created ‘Firestarter’ with the idea of making a powerful song that could push these young characters forward on their adventure as they carry the burden of a cruel fate.”
Filled with power, intensity, and a driving sense of momentum, the track captures the energy and force of MAN WITH A MISSION today. The result is a song which propels the characters of The Vermillion Mask forward as they face their harsh destinies head-on.
2026 has proved another strong year for MAN WITH A MISSION’s presence in TV and film, as ‘Firestarter’ follows the release of the recently released single ‘The Animals’, a raging punk track written for the Japanese film Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (English: BEASTS CLUTCHING AT STRAWS).
The new songs join the recently released ‘ONE’ in offering another taste of an exciting new era for the half-man, half-wolf collective, which is set to further evolve throughout 2026.
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The Flower Kings launch official video for new single ‘The Gods Of Rome, Pt. 2’
New album ‘HOPE’ out in a weeks time!
Pre-order & stream the single here: https://theflowerkings.lnk.to/HOPE-Album
After more than three decades of pushing the boundaries of progressive rock, The Flower Kings return with the new album, HOPE, due out on the 23rd October, 2026 on InsideOutMusic. The follow-up to 2025’s LOVE, stands as both a celebration of their legacy and a bold artistic statement. The album also finds the band returning to the side-long epic, with tracks clocking in at 18 and 28 minutes.
You can now watch the official video for the recently released single ‘The Gods of Rome, Pt. 2’ here: https://youtu.be/6le-r3RlmF0
Roine Stolt comments: “This is one of several parts of an epic piece of music that has been swirling around for some years. I reworked bits and wrote some new lyrics that now have the backdrop of ancient Rome - but act more as a metaphor for modern day powerplay. Every nation and every leader/president want to shine and be remembered as the greatest - expansive dreams often tend to implode however.”
Rather than chasing trends or revisiting past glories, the band has crafted a work that comfortably exists between refined musicianship and fearless ambition.
Founding member Roine Stolt explains, “At a certain point in life - you arrive at a place where outside opinions matter less - and the process gravitates towards making an album that YOU yourself would LOVE but would perhaps normally not be viewed as a commercial attempt at all. We, the band - trust YOU, the audience - to be curious and to trust us that we want to bring you a grand glowing adventure.”
Watch the video for ‘In A World of Fools’ here: https://youtu.be/hlRgAYzu1x0
HOPE serves as a timely meditation on a turbulent time in the modern world. Without venturing into overt political commentary, its songs reflect on an era often marked by division and diminishing empathy while ultimately offering a message rooted in hope, acting as a roadmap, how to get there and re-ignite love in our hearts and our society.
The album's compositions come from Stolt and keyboardist Lalle Larsson, with its centerpiece being the nearly 30-minute epic "The Gods of Rome." Originally conceived from orchestral ideas developed more than a decade ago, the piece took an unexpected creative journey, at one point nearly becoming the musical foundation for another Anderson & Stolt project before ultimately finding its true home with The Flower Kings. Reimagined for the full band, it has evolved into a powerful reflection on contemporary life, using the imagery of ancient Rome to explore enduring themes of power, conflict, and the human cost of ambition.
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