Symphonic Metal band ANA drop new "Following the Wind" music video, on tour w/ Danzig, Twin Temple, Burning Witches!
As couture symphonic metal band ANA storms across the United States on tour with Danzig, Twin Temple and Burning Witches, they drop this electrifying new music video for "Following the Wind." Directed by Aaron Mak and filmed during their recent Japan Tour, this music video captures the visceral energy of a band hitting their stride on the global stage, offering fans a rare glimpse into the chaotic beauty of life on the road for these rising superstars. Blending heavy rock riffs with soaring classical elements, ANA has carved out a unique space for fans of Evanescence, Nightwish, and Dorothy. “Following the Wind” is a profound visual anchor for the band's new full-length studio album, Motivated by Death, which was released on May 29, 2026 via Eclipse Records. This is the fourth music video from their latest album, and it further cements this band as one of the scene’s rising superstars.
The music video for "Following the Wind" steps away from the band’s highly stylized studio shoots to deliver something deeply authentic. Vocalist Anna Khristenko noted that the band has always wanted to shoot a live video to capture the unique energy shared between the performers and the crowd. This video brings their renowned live show to fans worldwide who have yet to witness it firsthand. Director Aaron Mak translates this live energy perfectly to the screen. By spending prolonged, intimate moments with the band on tour, Mak was able to shoot from the perspective of an audience member experiencing the show night after night. He also captured the private moments of victory offstage, which he believes enriches the video in a completely new way. “Having worked with ANA on their feature documentary, Watch Me As I Rise, this music video feels like a bridging point between that film and the next instalment.” Says Aaron Mak. “The mindset of wanting this project to be more than just a music video persisted, which explains the intercutting of emotionally charged moments and milestones. The ANA we saw struggling with overcoming obstacles in Watch Me As I Rise has flourished into this latest iteration - more confident, but still hungry as ever. It’s a prologue to the next chapter of this band’s evolution.” The band’s documentary film Watch Me As I Rise, is currently streaming exclusively on Thunderflix.
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