Author: Black Halo

Go behind the scenes of “The Wake” In this exclusive breakdown, guitarist and sole songwriter Randy Ellefson walks through how the song was written and recorded — from the crushing riffs and melodic layers to the vocal performances and some Read More …

Our cover of Foreigner’s “Double Vision” has been released to all streaming platforms. Stream now: https://too.fm/doublevision

It’s finally happening… We’ve set the official release date for Utopia for February 20, 2026! We’ll be releasing the “Double Vision” bonus track between now and then, but we wanted to give you something else to look forward to in Read More …

The next single, “Double Vision,” will be released on January 16, 2026. It’s a cover of the Foreigner classic. The first singer for us had chosen it with Randy, but Chase sounds effortless on it. It’s a more modern recording, Read More …

A&R Factory wrote a glowing review of our latest single, “In Death I Linger On.” “Black Halo folded a meditation on mortality into a lattice of intricate fingerpicked notes that wrap themselves around stormy tension. The track sits comfortably in Read More …

“In Death I Linger On” is now on streaming platforms! Guest singer Bec Hollcraft delivers a wonderful performance you need to hear to the end. And our other guest musician, drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, ex-Soilwork) gives an unusually understated performance Read More …

We’ve released the guitar playthrough video for this easy, short guitar piece, “A Kiss from Beyond.” Check it out here: 

We’ve released the guitar play through video of “Two Lights Beckon,” with Randy Ellefson showing how all the guitar parts, including the solo, are played. You’ll need a 7-string for all but the shred solo. Check it out!

“Two Lights Beckon” is now on streaming platforms! This metal romp was well-suited to our guest musician, drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, ex-Soilwork) who did the drums. Did you know this song was written and recorded more than a decade after Read More …