Just a couple of days before the release of new album ‘Forest Of Forgetting’ via Napalm Records, Eye of Melian offered up another magical track with ‘Dawn of Avatars’, featuring Troy Donockley and Patty Gurdy!
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Eye of Melian released their enchanting take on Bruce Dickinson’s ‘Tear of the Dragon’, a track to be found on their upcoming album ‘Forest Of Forgetting’, out in February via Napalm Records!
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Eye Of Melian unveiled second single ‘Symphonia Arcana’ with a magical music video, a track from the upcoming album ‘Forest Of Forgetting’, set for release in February 2026 via Napalm Records!
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Eye Of Melian, the Tolkien-inspired symphonic project founded by Martijn Westerholt (Delain) and featuring Johanna Kurkela (Auri) on vocals, has signed to Napalm Records for the release of their new album ‘Forest of Forgetting’ in February 2026! Shortly after, they’ll be touring through Finland with what promises to be a magical show!
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From Johanna Kurkela’s captivating performance to the dreamlike atmosphere of Aleksanterin teatteri, Eye of Melian’s Helsinki show felt like entering another world. The stop at the historical venue of the “Forest of Forgetting over Finland 2026” tour was absolutely unique and memorable.
Eye of Melian finished up their ‘Forest of Forgetting’ Tour at Tuulensuun Palatsi in Tampere on the 28th of March with a magical show.
Back in August, Auri embarked on their very first tour, bringing the magic that is their music to Helsinki at the end of the month, with support from Eye of Melian, a night that didn’t leave anyone there untouched.
Gig Reports
Eye of Melian earned standing ovations from the crowd at their gig at Tuulensuu Palatsi in Tampere on the 28th of March, where they ended their first ever Finland tour with an emotional show.
We stepped into another realm with Auri’s first-ever concert in Helsinki at the end of August, a night of pure enchantment at the Huvila Park concert tent. Magical vocals, mesmerizing atmosphere, and one of 2025’s true live highlights, with support from Eye of Melian.
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Johanna Kurkela talks fantasy, live connection, and the spirit behind the upcoming Eye of Melian album ‘Forest Of Forgetting’, out in February 2026 via Napalm Records.
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