ELEINE – We Stand United (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

New Single and Video

Eleine return with We Stand United, a rousing title track taken from the forthcoming EP of the same name, scheduled for release on September 5, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Records. Accompanied by an official video, the single distills the band’s penchant for towering hooks, dramatic atmosphere and resolute lyrical focus into a concise statement of intent.

The song moves with purpose, building around assertive guitar work and a sizable rhythmic foundation that leaves ample space for the lead vocal to carry the anthem’s central refrain. Layers of cinematic texture add breadth without blunting the edge, striking a balance between heavy, tightly coiled riffing and an expansive sense of scale.

Sound and Arrangements

At its core, We Stand United is driven by guitar-forward arrangements and a precise, hard-hitting groove. The twin-guitar architecture locks into memorable motifs, shifting between weighty, palm-muted passages and soaring melodies. Underneath, the rhythm section emphasizes clarity and impact, with accents and stops that sharpen the song’s dynamics and set up the choruses with authority.

Atmospheric keys and orchestral shading bolster the verses and transitions, heightening tension before each release. The production foregrounds a powerful lead vocal, supported at key moments by harmonies that widen the chorus without clouding the mix. It is a tight, modern sound that prizes definition and punch, aligning the band’s darkly theatrical mood with contemporary metal heft.

Lyrical Focus

As the title implies, We Stand United is anchored in themes of solidarity, resilience and collective identity. The lyric pairs vivid, martial imagery with human resolve, sketching a code of perseverance in lines such as “We fight for our freedom / We fight for glory” and “Nothing can ever break us / We stand side by side.”

There is also a deliberate emphasis on secular self-determination, expressed in “We walk without religion ’cause we only need our name,” which folds into the broader message that strength is forged in shared purpose. Blood, battle and endurance recur as motifs, serving as metaphors for the trials that bind communities together as much as they describe conflict. The chorus is crafted as a rallying cry, its cadences built for collective voice.

Production Credits

We Stand United bears the imprint of the band’s core creative partnership. Written and produced by Rikard Ekberg and Madeleine Liljestam, the track benefits from a surgical mix and mastering job by Thomas “Plec” Johansson at The Panic Room, who also co-recorded. The result is a polished yet forceful sound that preserves edge while ensuring clarity across guitars, vocals and supporting layers.

Video Direction and Aesthetics

The official video underscores Eleine’s hands-on approach. Produced and directed by Rikard Ekberg and Madeleine Liljestam, filmed by Moob AB and edited by Ekberg, it reflects the visual precision and performance-forward intensity that have become signature to the band’s clips. The production leans into stark contrasts and cohesive styling to match the song’s themes of unity and defiance, keeping focus on presence, movement and the ritual pull of the refrain.

The band extends special thanks to the patrons whose support helped make the video possible, acknowledging a direct line between community backing and the finished work.

Release Details

EP: We Stand United
Release date: September 5, 2025
Label: Reigning Phoenix Records

European Dates with Primal Fear

Eleine will join Primal Fear across Europe in September and October 2025 as special guests. Dates include:

05.09. Hamburg – Markthalle
06.09. Leipzig – Anker
07.09. Bochum – Zeche
09.09. Aschaffenburg – Colosaal
10.09. Munich – Backstage
12.09. Memmingen – Kaminwerk
13.09. Mannheim – Capitol
14.09. Regensburg – Airport OTF
16.09. Pratteln – Z7
18.09. Berlin – Hole 44
19.09. Naila – Frankenhalle
20.09. Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
21.09. Sint-Niklaas – De Casino
23.09. Amstelveen – P60
25.09. Warsawa – Stoddla
26.09. Prague – Meet Factory
27.09. Zlin – Mor Cafe
30.09. Madrid – Mon
01.10. Murcia – Garaje
03.10. Barcelona – Salamandra
04.10. Pamplona – Totem

Band Lineup

Madeleine Liljestam – Vocals
Rikard Ekberg – Guitar / Vocals
Victor Jonasson – Guitar

Full Credits and Thanks

Songwriting and production: Rikard Ekberg & Madeleine Liljestam
Mix, master and co-recording: Thomas “Plec” Johansson (The Panic Room)
Video produced and directed by: Rikard Ekberg & Madeleine Liljestam
Filmed by: Moob AB
Edited by: Rikard Ekberg
Released by: Reigning Phoenix Records

Special thanks to Philipp Rohde, Gernot Koidl, Robin Kardol, Milton Andrews, Heike Thiedecke, Alex Beards, Kristian Vollan, Dan Petit, Martin Blom, Fabian Tang, Martina Philip Henriksson, David Alvarado, Wolfram Bonin, Thomas Björndahl, and to all patrons who helped bring the video to life.

Gear and support acknowledgments: Schecter Guitars, Richter Straps, Sennheiser, Shrine of Hollywood and Cordial.