Blindside Ignites the Flames Once Again: Swedish Metal Band Re-Releases About A Burning Fire with Unheard Tracks

Swedish metal band Blindside has reignited their iconic 2004 Grammy-nominated album, About A Burning Fire, with a new re-release that adds two previously unreleased tracks. Fans have been eagerly awaiting its arrival on streaming platforms like Spotify, but the bonus-packed album, featuring Reign of Fire and Midsommarnatt, can also be purchased through digital retailers such as Apple Music. These tracks, recorded during the original 2004 sessions, fit seamlessly into the album’s sound, adding a fresh layer to the band’s intense and emotional energy that made the record a standout.

Of the two new tracks, Midsommarnatt holds a particularly personal backstory, as shared by vocalist Christian Lindskog on the band’s official Instagram. Lindskog described a surreal midsummer night in Sweden, where a walk to a nearby lake in the early morning mist inspired the melody that would later become the closing of the album’s title track, About A Burning Fire. What began as a haunting, emotional experience led to the idea behind the entire album, though the track itself was initially left off the original release. Looking back, Lindskog expressed uncertainty about the decision to cut it, feeling it may have been a mistake.

This re-release is more than just a nostalgic revisit; it provides fans with a rare glimpse into Blindside’s creative process and emotional vulnerability. The two bonus tracks not only complete the album but offer new insight into the band’s journey at the time of the original recording. With About A Burning Fire reignited, Blindside’s enduring influence in the metal scene continues to burn brighter than ever.