The Halo Effect - Jesper Strömblad (In Flames 1990-2010), Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity), Peter Iwers (In Flames 1997-2016), Daniel Svensson (In Flames 1998-2015) and Niclas Engelin (In Flames 1997-98/2011) - have entered the official charts in Sweden in the pole position, #1, with their debut album, Days Of The Lost. It's believed to be the first debut album from a metal act that has ever topped the Swedish charts in the first week of release.

The record has also achieved chart success around the rest of the world - check out all chart results below.

The band comments on this incredible success: "We are equally excited and humbled seeing that our debut album is making an impact on the charts around Europe. Nr 1 on our home country of Sweden is just mind-blowing and having the nr 6 positions in Germany, Finland and the Austria respectfully gives us the impression that the unholy forces of melodic death metal fandom is with us. Thank you everyone who has purchased, streamed and viewed our album. We couldn't be more proud and we love you all for being there with us. See you on the road soon!"

Positions:

Sweden: #1
Germany: #6
Finnland: #6 (Top 50), #2 (physical)
Austria: #6
Switzerland: #8
UK: #3 (Rock), #10 (Indie)
USA: #3 (Top New Artist), #5 (Current Hard Music)

Order the new album here.

Tracklisting:

"Shadowminds"
"Days Of The Lost"
"The Needless End"
"Conditional"
"In Broken Trust"
"Gateways"
"A Truth Worth Lying For"
"Feel What I Believe"
"Last Of Our Kind"
"The Most Alone"

"In Broken Trust" video:

"The Needless End" track video:

"Days Of The Lost" video:

"Feel What I Believe” video:

“Shadowminds” video:

The band will soon embark on an extended European tour and already have plans to hit the studio again to work on new material when they return.

(Photo - Markus Esselmark)