Swedish pop metal duo FLIGHT OF ICARUS originated back in 2016 when Oskar Frantzén discovered the utmost unique and beautiful singing voice coming from his wifes best friend; Elisabeth Särnefält Rösehag. What was meant to be a quick one-off single release became so much more.

After years of playing in various metal bands, Oskar shifted gear to put his mind towards contemporary rock with a strong, solid splash of pop. After months of trying different singers on a new song, one voice would suddenly echo through the walls… and what a voice that was. Never would he expect that the talent needed for this one song was present right there in his very own home.

Elisabeth Särnefält Rösehag, a close friend to the family, was quickly approached to record vocals on what ended up being “Dawn of a New Day”. Realising this song was something out of the ordinary, Oskar got in touch with long-time friend Oz Hawe Petersson (guitarist of Osukaru) in hopes of getting a few names of whom to contact for radio airplay. It took Oz half a listen before the duo instead was offered an all inclusive management deal with his company Blindfoldead International MGMT. A new partnership was born.

“Roxette and Heart, with the pomp of Meat Loaf and West End musicals”

The single became a self-titled album full of powerful pop euphoria and modern day AOR nostalgia. The duo had taken the moniker of FLIGHT OF ICARUS (inspired by the Iron Maiden song) and saw themselves compared to the likes of Roxette and Heart, with the pomp of Meat Loaf and West End musicals. The year was 2018 and FLIGHT OF ICARUS had made everyone sure they were here to stay.

In 2021 the duo released their follow-up album “Cleo” with a concept of which the world needed at the time. While everyone was isolated from each other, FLIGHT OF ICARUS provided us a tale of hope and grandeur where the character of Cleo painted us a brand new world. The music was a mix of cinematic pop and upbeat heavy metal, topped with gorgeous vocals and intersonical soundscapes. An evolution well received from critics all over.

Shortly after the release, the world opened up and FLIGHT OF ICARUS was ready for the stage. After a successful show at Scandirock Melodic in the spring of 2022, the band proved their place for a worldwide audience. Whispers endured and people wanted more.

The time has come.

Stardate 2024. Chapter III of the Icarus saga begins and new frontiers await. FLIGHT OF ICARUS is back!

Nothing scheduled for the moment, but we work hard on it.