Tarja Turunen – Frisson Noir

Tarja Turunen – Frisson Noir

Tarja is one of the most relevant and distinctive voices in the world of hard rock and metal. Since launching her solo career, she has consistently charted internationally and built one of the most loyal fanbases in the genre – willing to follow Tarja in every new adventure.

Across more than two decades, Tarja has released a highly successful catalogue, reaching the Top 10 of multiple European album charts and establishing herself as an artist of rare consistency and presence. Her live performances have become a defining element of her career: touring worldwide and appearing as a celebrated guest at major metal festivals, Tarja creates a powerful and emotional connection with audiences, turning every show into a memorable experience.

For her global fanbase, a new metal album by Tarja is not simply anticipated - it is essential!

“Frisson Noir” is a bold and uncompromising statement. The album is, without question, the heaviest of Tarja’s career and a clear commitment to metal in its purest and most powerful form. Across 10 tracks, Tarja delivers intensity, emotion and strength, supported by stellar guest performances by Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth), Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish) and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers).

Mixed by GRAMMY-nominated producer Neal Avron (Linkin Park, Skillet, Twenty One Pilots), the album combines a modern, hard-hitting sound with the core elements that define Tarja as an artist: dramatic, emotional and unmistakably metal.

This is pure Tarja and leaves no doubt about where she and her music belong. With “Frisson Noir”, Tarja is taking the metal crown back. More than that, the album marks a decisive moment in her career, showing Tarja fully focused and confident in her place within the metal genre.

Tracklist:
1. Frisson Noir
2. The Eternal Return
3. Leap of Faith (feat. Marko Hietala)
4. At Sea
5. Blaze Forever
6. The Trace Outlives
7. Tango (feat. Apocalyptica)
8. Anemoia
9. I Don’t Care (feat. Dani Filth)
10. Against the Odds (feat. Chad Smith)

Label: Ear Music
Released: 2026