Alien Orchestra has dropped their new EP titled ‘Under My Pale Skin’ via Rockshots Records. The EP has that combination of orchestration and imagination done in such a way as to not feel pretentious or over bearing in any way. It’s simply a beautiful set of songs. Each track has its place and each place hits its mark.
Music done by musicians with a feeling of sonic poetry meets soulful symphony, ‘Under My Pale Skin’ is a muse for anyone wanting to pic up an instrument and a guide for all those who wish to express their emotions through music.
About ‘Under My Pale Skin’
Oslo-based cinematic metal project Alien Orchestra unveils its new EP “Under My Pale Skin”, a deeply personal and emotionally charged release that brings together the full artistic and conceptual arc previously introduced through the singles “Inside The Worn Shell”, “The Last Horizons”, and “Svært Mysterium”.
Written in the aftermath of founder Jan “EpicAlien” Batista Mojdis’ battle with leukemia and subsequent bone marrow transplant, “Under My Pale Skin” stands as a sonic chronicle of near-death experience, recovery, and renewed purpose. The EP captures a fragile yet powerful emotional spectrum where sorrow, resilience, and hope coexist within a carefully sculpted cinematic metal framework.
Musically, Alien Orchestra blends orchestral arrangements, ambient textures, and evocative “alienscapes”, creating soundscapes that feel equally suited to introspective listening and cinematic storytelling. Each track represents a different emotional stage of the journey: from isolation and inner struggle to reflection, healing, and forward momentum.
The EP features an acclaimed lineup of collaborators, including Simen Sandnes (Evergrey, Shining, Temic) on drums and percussion and Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus) on lead guitars for “The Last Horizons”. All songs were written by EpicAlien, with production handled by Drop RMX at Downtone Studio in collaboration with EpicAlien himself, ensuring a cohesive and deeply atmospheric sound.
With “Under My Pale Skin”, Alien Orchestra further defines its identity as a studio-focused project, where ambient elements are enriched by cinematic soundscapes. The EP also serves as a tribute to those who fought similar battles and did not survive, with a particular emotional dedication to children affected by serious illness.
This release not only completes the narrative introduced by the recent singles but also lays the foundation for Alien Orchestra’s next chapter, anticipating a more expansive full-length album currently in development.
About Alien Orchestra
Alien Orchestra is an Oslo-based cinematic metal project founded in 2014 by Jan Batista Mojdis, known artistically as EpicAlien. Initially conceived as an experimental studio act, the project quickly evolved into a unique blend of heavy metal, cinematic orchestration, ambient, and trailer music, merging the intensity of metal with the grandeur and emotion of film scores.
Alien Orchestra’s music often draws inspiration from science fiction, cosmic exploration, underwater worlds, and the vast Nordic landscapes, transforming these themes into soundscapes that feel both otherworldly and deeply human.
The project’s early releases, including the debut EP Fall of Mars and the single Dark Nordic Dramæ, established its distinctive atmosphere and storytelling approach. In 2021, EpicAlien returned to writing after a long battle with leukemia and a bone marrow transplant, channeling his experience of struggle and rebirth into a new creative cycle.
The result is the new mini album Under My Pale Skin — a deeply personal work that narrates a journey through pain, healing, and hope. Featuring renowned guests such as Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus) on guitars and Simen Sandnes (Evergrey, Shining, Temic) on drums, the EP marks a turning point where Alien Orchestra solidifies its identity as a metal-driven yet cinematic act.
As EpicAlien himself describes it, Alien Orchestra represents “the meeting point between the human spirit and the cosmic unknown — where heavy metal riffs collide with orchestral emotion and alien soundscapes.”
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