LUTHARO Unleashes Metal Masterpiece Chasing Euphoria with Riveting Title Track Video - Album Available Now!

EMSU Media
Apr 28, 2024
4 min read

The wait is over! LUTHARO, the powerhouse of metal, has finally unleashed their much-anticipated album, Chasing Euphoria, available HERE. In a grand celebration of this release, the band has also dropped a captivating video for the title track, inviting fans into a visual and auditory journey that perfectly complements the album's intensity and depth.

Of the title track, vocalist Krista Shipperbottom shares: "What would you do in a world free of judgement for even a few minutes? Would you cry? Would you sing? Would you dance clear of embarrassment? “Chasing Euphoria” gives you the permission to do all of the above and truly embrace yourself to your core. This song is laced with blissful instrumentals and vocals that will enchant you for days. So please, take a deep breath, stay present and enjoy the journey."

Following the success of a barrage of singles, LUTHARO continues to soar to new heights with Chasing Euphoria. This album encapsulates the band's evolution, featuring a mix of ferocious riffs, thunderous drums, and the unparalleled vocal prowess of Krista Shipperbottom. Each track is a testament to the band's artistry and dedication to pushing the boundaries of metal music.

Chasing Euphoria is not just an album; it's an experience. From the anthemic charge of the title track to the intricate storytelling of "Creating A King," listeners are taken on a ride of epic proportions. The album's themes of empowerment, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of happiness resonate deeply, making Chasing Euphoria a standout release in the metal genre.

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Melodic metal outfit LUTHARO returns with a cacophony of all that is metal! The Canadian metallers bring forth their signature mixture of traditional heavy metal, melodic death metal, thrash metal and more on their latest effort, Chasing Euphoria, the follow-up to their critically lauded debut full-length Hiraeth. Due out March 15th 2024 via Atomic Fire Records, Chasing Euphoria is as destructive and violent as it is soaring and captivating. Copies are available HERE.

Chasing Euphoria features dynamic production from Lasse Lammert of LSD Studios (ALESTORM, GLORYHAMMER, WIND ROSE, SVARTSOT & more!) and striking cover art from Niklas Sundin (ARCH ENEMY, DARK TRANQUILLITY, DELAIN, & more!), with orchestral arrangements from Elliot Vernon (ALESTORM).

Chasing Euphoria will be available in various formats, including CD-digipak, 1LP in different colors (red-transparent/blue/white for EU and US, pink/blue as a band shop exclusive), and digital formats.

More From Chasing Euphoria:

"Ruthless Bloodline" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here
"Born To Ride" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here
"Time To Rise" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here
"Reaper's Call" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here
"Creating A King" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: Watch Here

About LUTHARO:

Formed in 2014, LUTHARO strive to sculpt an epic sound that sees aspects of power and death colliding, combining artfully crafted melodies, harmonies and precision with hard-hitting power and force. Members Krista Shipperbottom (vocals), Victor Bucur (guitar), John Raposo (guitar), Chris Pacey (Bass) and Cory Hofing (drums) may have found their groove on this new record, but don’t expect them to fall into a rut. LUTHARO opens the throttle all the way and barrels forward into new territories.

After releasing two EPs, LUTHARO pulled out all the stops on Hiraeth, the debut full-length album that was released on October 15th, 2021. Following their 2018 debut EP UNLEASH THE BEAST, and 2020 EP WINGS OF AGONY, Hiraeth saw the quintet push their compositional and performance skills further than ever before. What Hiraeth brought forth, Chasing Euphoria now amplifies. Expertly balancing hauntingly beautiful atmospheres with raw power and aggression. A fantastically epic journey that needs to be experienced to be believed.

Recorded by drummer Cory Hofing at Coho Studio, with additional recording by Thomas Ireland and mixing and mastering by Lasse Lammert of LSD Studio, Chasing Euphoria is out March 15th, 2024, via Atomic Fire Records. The band partnered with Niklas Sundin for the stunning artwork featured on the cover.

Prepare your necks for a maelstrom of windmills as Chasing Euphoria is certain to provoke headbanging, boisterous pits and chanting singalongs. An aggressive touring schedule will give you plenty of opportunity to join them for an electrifying evening as the riffs and raucous beats pummel you.

Shipperbottom's earth-shaking vocal performance is impossible to ignore, from her thorny growls to soaring falsettos. - Metal Injection

…The Canadians' self-released debut album is a primarily traditional metal record with bags of melody, shitloads of muscular power and large amounts of virtuoso musicianship….Bridging the gap between ancient and modern with admirable skill, LUTHARO have dropped one of this year's most vital debuts. - Blabbermouth

Gatling gun riffage glues the listener to the wall, practically challenging you not to get out of your seat and bang that head, while huge melodies soar and dive in and out of that furious wall of noise. - Metal Observer