Tarja Turunen, one of Finland’s most internationally renowned artists, has released a new single and music video titled “The Trace Outlives.” The song is the final single before the release of the album “Frisson Noir” on June 12. Yesterday, Tarja appeared on the live broadcast of MTV3’s Viiden jälkeen to talk about her new album, and afterward signed autographs at the Äxä record store in Kamppi.
“The Trace Outlives” navigates the space between fragility and heaviness, where Tarja’s recognizable voice carries through riffs that are quite heavy by today’s standards. The song draws inspiration from the Japanese phenomenon of “johatsu,” which is occurring all over the world today. At the heart of johatsu is a person who, quite deliberately, disappears from their own life without leaving a trace. “The Trace Outlives” explores the emotional space between presence and absence, pondering what remains when someone decides to disappear—not just for themselves, but also for those left behind. The track features Japanese shamisen virtuoso Sayo Komada.
The “Frisson Noir” album, released by earMUSIC, can be heard in advance at the Pitchblack Playback screening at the pitch-black Gilda cinema on June 4. Those who pre-order the album can purchase tickets at a discounted price from Gilda’s online store.
Watch the music video for “The Trace Outlives” below.
“Frisson Noir” masterfully showcases Tarja’s diverse musical palette. On the album, cinematic orchestrations, Tarja’s background in classical music, and the intensity of modern metal collide, resulting in a compelling blend of diverse influences.
In addition to Dani Filth, the album features guest appearances by Marko Hietala and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), among others. The album was mixed by Grammy-winning producer Neal Avron (Linkin Park, Skillet, Disturbed). Check out the tracklist and formats at the end of the press release.
Tarja’s previous solo album of new material, “In The Raw”, was released in 2019.
On September 30, Tarja kicks off her International Frisson Live Tour 2026, which will continue through Central Europe until mid-October. More concert announcements coming soon.
Upcoming shows:
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Huxley’s Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany
- Thursday, October 01, 2026 – Markthalle, Hamburg, Germany
- Friday, October 02, 2026 – M.A.U. Club, Rostock, Germany
- Sunday, October 04, 2026 – Parkhotel Ballsaal, Dresden, Germany
- Monday, October 05, 2026 – F-Haus, Jena, Germany
- Tuesday, October 06, 2026 – Backstage Werk, Munich, Germany
- Thursday, October 08, 2026 – Music Hall, Innsbruck, Austria
- Friday, October 09, 2026 – Z7, Pratteln, Switzerland
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 – Club Vaudeville, Lindau, Germany
- Monday, October 12, 2026 – Essigfabrik, Cologne, Germany
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Batschkapp, Frankfurt, Germany
- Thursday, October 15, 2026 – Hyde Park, Osnabrück, Germany
- Friday, October 16, 2026 – Stadthalle, Gersthofen, Germany
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 – Szene, Vienna, Austria
- Tuesday, December 01, 2026 – Teatro Coliseo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Thursday, December 03, 2026 – Teatro Broadway, Rosario, Argentina
- Saturday, December 05, 2026 – Terra SP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Sala Ziemi, Poznań, Poland
- Sunday, December 13, 2026 – Cavatina Hall, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026 – Kongresové Centrum, Zlín, Czech Republic
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026 – Gong, Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Thursday, December 17, 2026 – Kostel Panny Marie Sněžné, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Aldis, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 – Velká Synagoga, Plzen, Czech Republic
- Monday, December 21, 2026 – Hybernia, Prague, Czech Republic
- Wednesday, April 28, 2027 – Sono Centrum, Brno, Czech Republic
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