THE HALO EFFECT covers "If You Were Here" of KENT
21-08-2025
THE HALO EFFECT surprise fans with a brand-new release — a cover of the beloved 1997 hit ‘If You Were Here’ by Swedish alternative pop-rock icons Kent (originally released in Swedish as “Om du var här”). The song comes with an official visualizer..
Watch ‘If You Were Here’ below.
Handpicked by bassist Peter Iwers, the track is a heartfelt tribute to a band that helped shape Sweden’s musical landscape. The Halo Effect’s rendition blends Mikael Stanne’s rich, emotive clean vocals with a hypnotic, pounding bass line and soaring melodic guitars, honoring the song’s essence while infusing it with the band’s signature sound.
The band previously covered the DANZIG classic “How the Gods Kill”.
Watch ‘How the Gods Kill’ below.
This cover version was handpicked by front man Mikael Stanne, who shares:
“During my teenage years the darkness and allure of the early Danzig albums introduced me to a whole new way of thinking about what rock and metal could be. Glenn’s vocals and lyrics were also incredibly influential on this aspiring vocalist/lyricist.”
Peter Iwers reflects:
“Kent was a band that left a mark on many, weaving together pop rock and synth in a way that deeply moved me. This song remains one of my personal favorites. Out of respect for their artistry, we aimed to create our own version without straying too far from the soul of the original.”
Also watch the previously released “What We Become”, “Cruel Perception”, “March Of The Unheard” and “Detonate” below.
“March Of The Unheard” will be made available in the following formats:
– CD Jewel case
– CD Digi, including three bonus tracks, 24-page booklet, UV spot varnish & parchment paper **
– 1 LP Crystal Clear (Retail)
– 1 LP Curacao/Ocean Blue/White Splatter (NB shop)
– 1 LP Curacao (Band shop)
– 1 LP Yellow (Sweden Rock) + 1 Bonus Track *
– 1 LP Light Green (Nordics)
All vinyls come with 24-page booklet, UV spot varnish and parchment paper
“March Of The Unheard” track listing:
01. Conspire To Deceive
02. Detonate
03. Our Channel To The Darkness
04. Cruel Perception
05. What We Become
06. This Curse Of Silence
07. March Of The Unheard
08. Forever Astray
09. Between Directions
10. A Death That Becomes Us
11. The Burning Point
12. Coda
Bonus tracks:
* “Not Yet Broken”
** “Path Of Fierce Resistance”
** “The Defiant One”
** “Become Surrender”
THE HALO EFFECT is currently on the road.
Here are the dates:26.06. GR Thessaloniki – Rockwave Festival28.06. FI Helsinki – Tuska Festival17.07. DE Neunkirchen Vlyn – Dong Open Air18.07. DE Weil am Rhein – Baden in Blut07.08. ES Alicante – Leyendas del Rock08.08. GER Büdesheim – Krawall ‘O’ Open Air09.08. CZ Jaromer – Brutal Assault10.08. SLO Bratislava – Majestic Music Club12.08. LUX Luxembourg – Dem Atelier (**Machine Head support)13.08. GER Dinkelsbühl – Summer Breeze14.08. GER Lindau – Club Vaudeville15.08. GER Sulingen – Reload Festival16.08. GER Cudrefin – Rock the Lakes Festival
29.08. RO Campulung Muscel – Posada Rock Festival
30.08. GER Schramberg-Tennenbrom – Metalacker Festival
21.11. BU Sofia – Joy Station
22.11. TUR Istanbul – If Besiktas
25.11. JP Osaka – Bigcat
26.11. JP Tokio – Toyosu Pit
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