SERIOUS BLACK have released a music video for their new single ‘Little Bird Fly’, a piano-driven track with an emotional vocal performance that departs from the band’s usual power metal sound. Built around themes of love, disappointment and holding on to hope despite negative experiences, the song is taken from the band’s upcoming album, "Keeper Of The Light", due out on January 29, 2027, via PERCEPTION (Reigning Phoenix Music).

Written by the band’s founder and bassist Mario Lochert, ‘Little Bird Fly’ also offers a personal reflection on the gradual erosion of values such as trust, loyalty and honesty in today’s society. Speaking about the song’s background, Lochert stresses the importance of having the courage to acknowledge one’s own mistakes. In his view, true maturity is about accepting your weaknesses and learning from them rather than trying to appear flawless.

Lochert explains the personal meaning behind the track:

“‘Little Bird Fly’ was born out of love; it was composed and recorded with hope, passion and a great deal of dedication. I have always believed in finding someone I can grow old with and build a meaningful life alongside. To me, this song represents hope, honesty and the belief that genuine humanity will always have a place in this world. Personally, I have NEVER lost hope of finding true love.”

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"Keeper Of The Light" marks a musical return to SERIOUS BLACK’s roots. Across its eleven tracks, the band once again puts the classic, straightforward power metal approach that first established its identity at the forefront. This direction was already evident in the previously released "Vengeance Is Mine" and "Rise Of Akhenaton".

Lochert also highlights the role of vocalist Nikola Mijic, who joined the band five years ago, in shaping this shift. He notes that Mijic’s powerful voice and melodic instincts have given the songs a more distinctive and direct character. Lochert co-produced the new album with Bob Katsionis.

"Keeper Of The Light" will be released on January 29, 2027, via PERCEPTION. The album is available to pre-order, while ‘Little Bird Fly’ can be heard on digital platforms.

SERIOUS BLACK will also embark on a European tour around the album’s release. The run begins in Essen on January 7 and concludes in Selb on February 12. RHAPSODY OF FIRE will join the band on selected dates, while the German and Belgian shows between February 7 and 12 will take place without them.

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