Tarja releases her new single and video for ‘I Don’t Care’ feat. Dani Filth through earMUSIC today.
Today, Tarja releases ‘I Don’t Care,’ the second single from her upcoming studio album ‘Frisson Noir’. On this uncompromisingly heavy track, she joins forces with Dani Filth, the iconic voice of Cradle of Filth, uniting two of metal’s most instantly recognisable and expressive voices. Tarja’s soaring soprano collides with Dani Filth’s razor-sharp screams, creating a striking interplay between beauty and brutality, elegance and chaos.
‘I Don’t Care’ stands out as a fierce declaration of independence, it rejects imposed expectations and confronts the illusions society creates around morality, belief and success.
Musically, ‘I Don’t Care’ moves between intense symphonic elements and heavy, modern metal power while being dramatic and unapologetically dark.
‘I always believed in my dreams, and I have never allowed anyone to direct my life choices. I don’t necessarily fit in, but I don’t care. I have always admired how Dani has created a brand and image for his band Cradle of Filth, and for himself, that stand out from the rest. I truly believe he is perfect for this song, where I praise individualism and simply don’t give a shit about what others have to say’. – Tarja
The official music video, released today alongside the single, captures this clash of worlds visually, bringing both artists together on screen and translating the song’s dark energy into a powerful, performance-driven setting.
Official Music Video for ‘I Don’t Care’ HERE
Access the album ‘Frisson Noir’ HERE
‘Frisson Noir’ reflects Tarja’s ongoing dialogue between cinematic orchestration, classical heritage, and the power and intensity of contemporary metal. The album moves between intimate piano passages, dramatic orchestral textures, and powerful guitar-driven moments.
At the center of the soundscape is Tarja’s distinctive voice, moving effortlessly between fragile emotional expression and operatic power. Around it, orchestral arrangements, choirs, and layered instrumentation create a cinematic world that constantly shifts between darkness and light, exploring deeply human themes such as fear, beauty, nostalgia, resilience, defiance, transformation, identity, disappearance, independence, trust, and perseverance.
Across 10 tracks, Tarja delivers intensity, emotion, and strength, joined by special guest Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth), Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Mixed by GRAMMY-winning producer Neal Avron (Linkin Park, Skillet, Disturbed), the album blends a modern, hard-hitting sound with the dramatic and emotional elements that define Tarja’s unmistakable metal identity.
The album will be available in retail as CD Digipak, Black 2LP Gatefold and Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold. The first pressing of all formats is finished with high-quality copper foil and logo embossing. Further exclusive formats as signed editions and a strictly limited Collectors Box Set (incl. Black 2LP Gatefold (180g) with 24-page vinyl size booklet of illustrations, photographs, and lyrics, CD Digipak with 28-page booklet, Box Set exclusive 7’ vinyl single with ‘I Don’t Care (Tarja Solo Version)’ and ‘I Don’t Care (Dani Mix)’, four Box Set exclusive animal print postcards, Box Set exclusive DIN A2 ‘Frisson Noir’ poster, and a fine art print signed by Tarja) will be available in the official album store.