AELEEN – ‘Circus’

AELEEN – ‘CIRCUS’

 21th November 2025 | WATCH NOW | PRESS KIT & EPK

PRIVATE MUSIC VIDEO PREVIEW LINK | Press Shots by Anka Zhuravleva

The momentum is building for Porto based outfit, AELEEN — the world’s rising Nu Metal force prepare to release their explosive new single ‘Circus’ on 21th November 2025.

Defiant and unapologetic, AELEEN’s new single – «Circus» is a powerful anthem about breaking free from fake people and suffocating environments. It exposes the pressure to conform and the emotional toll of masks, lies, and appearances. With raw intensity and rising aggression, the song builds to a breaking point — burning down the circus to reclaim freedom and self-worth.

AELEEN are more than a band — they’re a collective of contrasts, where technical mastery meets raw emotional release. Fronted by Kti Cruz’s dynamic vocal range, from visceral screams to soaring melodic lines, the group finds its backbone in Fabien Colette’s precision drumming and Ilia Dokshin’s bass and guitar crushing riffs, and electronic textures that inject depth and atmosphere. Their chemistry lies in how these elements collide: intensity with vulnerability, heaviness with groove, chaos with clarity. By embracing their diverse cultural and musical backgrounds, AELEEN craft songs that feel globally resonant yet deeply personal, inviting listeners not just to hear their music, but to confront their own truths within it.

“Circus tells the story of an inner struggle against a world seen as fake, suffocating, and hypocritical – a symbolic circus where everything is an act and everyone hides behind a mask.” explains vocalist Catie. “The main character tells the story of a soul exhausted by lies, that feels trapped inside this freak show of society, where false smiles and fake faces surround him. Burning down illusions to find its own truth, even if it hurts.”

Formed by musicians from different countries and musical backgrounds, AELEEN embody the beauty of multiculturalism within the heavy music landscape; Each member brings a wealth of professional experience across genres — from classical and progressive to hip hop and hardcore — merging into a sound that is raw, refined, and deeply moving. Since making their live debut in early 2025, the band has been praised for their powerful stage presence and minimalist, amp-free live setup that lets their music speak loudest.

The release of Circus follows their breakout single ‘Misfits’, which gained international attention with placements on several Spotify’s playlists such as Metal Workout 2025, Gaming music 2025, Modern Female METAL, ROCK & CORE and many more. It also featured spotlight from top tiers like CLASH magazine, METAL HAMMER and FAME magazine, along with their videoclip that reached more than 200k views on YouTube.

AELEEN’s rise continues in 2026 with the release of their debut EP — a brutal, melodic, and deeply personal record exploring trauma, identity, and rebirth.

The release of Circus is accompanied by a striking music video that visually amplifies the track’s themes of defiance and individuality. Filmed by Guilherme Miraculo, who also edited the film, the video brings AELEEN’s chaotic yet empowering live energy to life with raw, uncompromising imagery. The track itself was recorded at Redbox Studios and mixed and mastered by Jorge Lopes, while the video was filmed at Black Box Fest, completing a collaborative effort that matches the band’s sonic intensity with equally bold visuals.

“Circus is about the feeling of not belonging and the restless energy that comes with it. We wanted the video to capture our raw live intensity — the power that comes from embracing who you are on stage.

In the video we wanted to keep things raw and honest, without polish or distraction, to let the emotion drive everything. It’s about intensity, movement and energy”

AELEEN will support the release with live dates, including:

• 06/12 – RCA Club (Lisbon)
• 31/01 – Casa do Artista Amador (Famalicão)

With their eyes set on the international stage, AELEEN are ready to carry their hybrid assault into the next generation of heavy music.

Circus is out 21th November 2025 on all major streaming platforms.

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Short Bio:

Modern Metal band based in Porto, Portugal – AELEEN blends the raw roots of Nu Metal with the edge of modern heaviness and a pulse of electronics. Forging a sound that’s aggressive, groovy, and emotionally charged. We channel the chaos of modern heaviness into songs that confront the darker sides of the self — with honesty, irony, and a warped mirror’s reflection. No genre boxes, no easy labels — just raw energy shaped by emotion and intention.

 

Long Bio:

The momentum is building for AELEEN — the world’s rising Nu Metal force — as they charge into the spotlight with fierce energy and genre-defying sound.

AELEEN exists in the meta-modern space: using chaos, irony, and beauty to speak the uncomfortable. Their debut single broke onto the scene with dark grooves and lyrical weight, resonating with listeners who crave heaviness with substance.

Formed by musicians from different countries and musical backgrounds,

AELEEN brings the beauty of multiculturalism and national musical traditions into the metal landscape. Each member contributes significant professional experience across genres—from classical and progressive to hip hop and hardcore—merging into something truly unique and powerful. The result is a sound that feels raw, refined, and a little bit magical.

They made their live debut in early 2025, quickly gaining traction on the local scene with a powerful stage presence and a minimalist, amp-free setup that lets the music speak loudest. Their debut EP is slated for release this fall — a brutal, melodic, and deeply personal record that confronts trauma, identity, and rebirth.

And this is just the beginning. With their eyes set on the international stage, AELEEN is ready to bring their hybrid assault to the next generation of heavy music fans…

 

(Hash)Tags: AELEEN, Portugal, New Music, Nu Metal, Circus

 

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