Tarja Releases Fierce New Single “I Don’t Care” Featuring Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth

Tarja has released “I Don’t Care,” the second single from her forthcoming studio album Frisson Noir, and it arrives as one of the most uncompromisingly heavy tracks of her solo career.

The single sees Tarja join forces with Dani Filth, the iconic frontman of Cradle of Filth – a pairing that brings together two of metal’s most immediately recognisable voices. Tarja’s soaring operatic soprano collides head-on with Dani Filth’s razor-edged screams, creating a striking tension between beauty and brutality, elegance and chaos.

The track is a fierce declaration of personal independence. Lyrically, it rejects imposed expectations and challenges the illusions that society builds around morality, belief, and what it means to succeed on other people’s terms.

Musically, “I Don’t Care” moves between intense symphonic arrangements and heavy, modern metal power, landing somewhere dramatic and unapologetically dark. It is not a subtle record.

Tarja has spoken candidly about what the song means to her and why Dani Filth was the right collaborator for it:

“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.”

An official music video accompanies the single release, bringing both artists together on screen. It translates the song’s dark energy into a striking, performance-driven visual that matches the track’s intensity beat for beat.

“I Don’t Care” follows the first single from Frisson Noir and further establishes the tone and ambition of the record as a whole.

Frisson Noir reflects Tarja’s ongoing conversation between cinematic orchestration, classical heritage, and the power of contemporary metal. It is an album that moves fluidly between intimate piano passages, dramatic orchestral textures, and guitar-driven moments of considerable force.

The soundscape shifts constantly between darkness and light, exploring themes including fear, beauty, nostalgia, resilience, defiance, transformation, identity, and independence.

At the centre of it all is Tarja’s voice – an instrument capable of moving from fragile emotional expression to full operatic power within the same phrase. Around it, choirs, orchestral arrangements, and layered instrumentation build a cinematic world with genuine scale and depth.

Across 10 tracks, Tarja is joined by a remarkable set of guest collaborators. Alongside Dani Filth, the album features Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala of ex-Nightwish, and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

The record was mixed by GRAMMY-winning producer Neal Avron, whose credits include Linkin Park, Skillet, and Disturbed – a choice that brings a modern, hard-hitting clarity to Tarja’s already expansive sound.

Physical formats will include a CD Digipak, a Black 2LP Gatefold, and a Limited Purple 2LP Gatefold. All first-pressing formats are finished with high-quality copper foil and logo embossing.

For collectors, a strictly limited Box Set is also available through the official album store. It includes a Black 2LP Gatefold (180g) with a 24-page vinyl-sized booklet of illustrations, photographs, and lyrics; a CD Digipak with a 28-page booklet; a Box Set exclusive 7″ vinyl single featuring both “I Don’t Care (Tarja Solo Version)” and “I Don’t Care (Dani Mix)”; four exclusive animal print postcards; a DIN A2 Frisson Noir poster; and a fine art print signed by Tarja herself.

Tarja ‘Frisson Noir’ Album Tracklist

Frisson Noir
The Eternal Return
Leap Of Faith (feat. Marko Hietala)
At Sea (feat. Mervi Myllyoja & Niklas Pokki)
Blaze Forever
The Trace Outlives (feat. Sayo Komada)
Tango (feat. Apocalyptica)
Anemoia (feat. Julián Bedmar & Valter Freitas)
I Don’t Care (feat. Dani Filth)
Against The Odds (feat. Chad Smith)

Access the album “Frisson Noir” HERE.

Since launching her solo career, Tarja has built one of the most dedicated fanbases in the genre – fans who have followed her through every creative evolution and stylistic shift.

Over more than two decades, her catalogue has reached the Top 10 of multiple European album charts, establishing her as an artist of rare consistency and long-term presence.

Her live performances have become a defining element of her career. Touring worldwide and appearing as a headline guest at major metal festivals, Tarja consistently turns each show into something memorable – a powerful, emotional experience that connects with audiences on a level that goes well beyond spectacle.

Following the release of Frisson Noir, Tarja will launch the International Frisson Live Tour 2026, kicking off on 30th September 2026 in Berlin. Further dates are to be announced.

Tarja Tour Dates

30.09.2026 Berlin Huxleys Neue Welt
01.10.2026 Hamburg Markthalle
02.10.2026 Rostock M.A.U. Club
04.10.2026 Dresden Parkhotel Ballsaal
05.10.2026 Jena F-Haus
06.10.2026 Munich Backstage Werk
08.10.2026 Innsbruck Music Hall
09.10.2026 Pratteln (CH) Z7
11.10.2026 Lindau Club Vaudeville
12.10.2026 Cologne Essigfabrik
13.10.2026 Frankfurt Batschkapp
15.10.2026 Osnabrück Hyde Park
16.10.2026 Gersthofen Stadthalle
17.10.2026 Vienna (AT) Szene