Tour footage filmed by Lasse Arkela forms CYHRA’s new official music video for ‘Venom In Me.’ Shot while the Swedish melodic metal band toured as guests of DEAD BY APRIL, the video was edited by Jake E and Arkela. Its release accompanies the introduction of Ben Varon, known for his work with AMORAL and OCEANHOARSE, as the band’s new bassist.
‘Venom In Me’ comes from Requiem For A Pipe Dream, CYHRA’s fourth studio album, released June 5, 2026, through Reigning Phoenix Music and available to order and stream.
Varon had already performed with CYHRA during their recent shows with DEAD BY APRIL in Finland, Estonia and Latvia. Vocalist Jake E said those appearances demonstrated how naturally the bassist fitted into the group’s live playing, and explained that Varon had recently been pursuing his interest in bass.
“Ben is a phenomenally talented musician whom many in the scene already know and respect from his fantastic work with Amoral and Oceanhoarse,” Jake E said. “The energy he brings to the stage and how naturally he locked into our groove during those shows proved he’s the perfect fit.”
For Varon, joining follows a friendship of about 25 years with guitarist Euge Valovirta, multiple support appearances with OCEANHOARSE and an interest in CYHRA dating back to their first album. He said he looked forward to returning to the stage with the band and writing new music together.
CYHRA’s current lineup consists of Jake E on vocals, Euge Valovirta and Marcus Sunesson on guitars, Alex Landenburg on drums and Ben Varon on bass. The members’ collective musical histories include AMARANTHE, KAMELOT, THE CROWN and SUBURBAN TRIBE.
Founded in 2016 by AMARANTHE co-founder Jake E and former IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad, CYHRA developed a sound combining Scandinavian metal, melodic songwriting, cinematic atmosphere and electronic textures.
Their debut, Letters To Myself (2017), established an approach built around personal subject matter and anthemic songs. No Halos In Hell followed in 2019, developing larger choruses and sharper contrasts. With The Vertigo Trigger in 2023, the band explored darker atmospheres and contemporary production while retaining its melodic focus.
The supplied album announcement describes Requiem For A Pipe Dream as drawing on the musicians’ experiences and frustrations, combining guitar-driven heaviness, rhythmic passages and electronic atmospheres around Jake E’s vocals. Alongside ‘Venom In Me,’ it highlights ‘Bleed With Pride,’ ‘Superman’ and ‘Box With Spirits.’
Other available CYHRA videos include official music videos for ‘Box With Spirits,’ ‘Superman’ and ‘Mark Of My Sins,’ plus official lyric videos for ‘Bleed With Pride’ and ‘Skin From Bones.’ ‘Venom In Me’ is also included in the label’s RPM New Releases Spotify playlist.
- Bleed With Pride
- Superman
- Miss Me When I'm Gone
- Ghostbound
- In The Center Of A Miracle
- Skin From Bones
- Ghost I'm Meant To Be
- Mark Of My Sins
- Venom In Me
- Box With Spirits
- Hold Your Fire feat. Samy Elbanna — digital-only bonus track
Reigning Phoenix Music is independently owned and was founded in 2023 by music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and technology entrepreneur Sven Bogner. The label works with established and emerging artists in heavy metal, extreme and hard music.
