Dutch symphonic metal band Epinikion flows with the current in their second single ‘Lessons in Life (Are for Free)’, out now everywhere!
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Italy’s gothic/symphonic metal band Walk In Darkness are releasing their fifth full-length album ‘Gods Don’t Take Calls’ on December 12th, something fans of the genre won’t want to miss out on!
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Italian symphonic death metal outfit Genus Ordinis Dei unleashed their brand-new single ‘East of Eden’, the opening act of their upcoming concept album and opera ‘The Land East of Eden’ set for releasey in January 2026!
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Catalyst Crime rise again, unveiling the next chapter with the powerful new single and video ‘Cursebreaker’, out now with Massacre Records!
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Blackbriar released a piano parlour version of their recent track ‘The Fosilized Widow’, from their latest record ‘A Thousand Little Deaths’, out with Nuclear Blast! Catch them live in Europe traveling all over the place for the rest of the month!
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Symphonic metal sensation Beyond The Black shared their fourth single ‘Can You Hear Me’ featuring Asumi from Lovebites, another track from the upcoming ‘Break The Silence’ album, out January 2026 via Nuclear Blast!
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Chris Maragoth is at it again and shared the new single and video ‘Hidden Signs of Sadness’ last Friday, a track from his upcoming EP ‘Depths of Despair’, set for release next month!
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Epic symphonic power metal force Memories Of Old is striking back with their latest single ‘Fly Away Together’ from their upcoming album ‘Never Stop Believing’, out next month via Limb Music!
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Glasya shared the new video single ‘Fear’, featuring Fernando Ribeiro from Moonspell on guest vocals, and the title track of their upcoming new album set to be released next month with Scarlet Records!
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Epic symphonic power metal force Memories Of Old returns with new single ‘Guardians of the Kingdom’, the first track from their upcoming album ‘Never Stop Believing’, set for release in October via Limb Music!
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Album Reviews
Lycania just released their new EP ‘Lunar Lore’ on November 15. They deliver fresh symphonic metal with several fun collaborations.
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The 18th album “Leviathan II” by the Swedish symphonic orchestral metal Therion wields its fantastic orchestral forte with some mystic soundscapes, Therion aspires to bring a transcendental experience the new album is full of great hits and catchy songs that will appeal to the fans of symphonic metal, released via Nuclear Blast.
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Crusade of Bards create this mix of power metal, symphonic metal, folk touches, and even gothic and pagan touches. It’s all there, and it all blends in beautifully together.
On “Existence Is Futile”, Cradle Of Filth plunges into the dark horror themes of hell, the songs shimmer with innovative composition and are ultimately driven by the morbid principles of the Filths.
AVALAND is an epic and symphonic metal opera composed by Adrien G. Gzagg from Grenoble France. This album is the band’s debut which I have been very curious to get into. Get out your binoculars and monocle! And let yourself be enchanted by the sounds and words of this majestic opera. The opening song ‘Theater […]
Through “Leviathan” Therion evokes the cinematic style of a movie soundtrack, the songs are diversified and highly textured. “Leviathan” is yet another jewel added to the crown of the band’s discography.
Last April, Nightwish released their latest album. Let it surprise you in a good way.
Female fronted symphonic power metal band Beyond the Black released their new album Hørizøns on June 19th. Check out our review here!
Diabulus In Musica treated their fans on a nice Valentine’s present with their new album ‘Euphonic Entropy’. You can read our review here.
Have you already heard of the Russian symphonic metal band Imperial Age? Read the review on their album ‘The Legacy Of Atlantis’ here.
Photo Reports
A couple of weeks ago, we managed to catch Visions of Atlantis on their very first headlining show in Finland at Tampere’s Olympia-Kortteli together with local support Dark Sarah. A great pirate party by TuskaLive.
Eluveitie, Infected Rain and Ad Infinitum came to Tampere’s Tavara-Asema as part of their ‘Ánv Rising Tour pt I’ at the end of January, bringing their great music to one of Finland’s most beautiful cities. An event by TuskaLive.
Ginger Vine Management & PR gave us access to Apocalyptica’s “Plays Metallica vol. 2” show at Tampere-Talo on the 23rd of January. A show that was not only great to listen to, but also was visually great, with light arrangements that just helped the music to shine even brighter.
A Symphony of Metal at DVG Club in Kortrijk, Belgium: Sirenia, Xandria, and Genus Ordinis Dei’s performances were a testament to the enduring appeal of symphonic metal!
Draconian was on tour to celebrate their 30th anniversary, and the last show of the tour was at the DVG Club in Kortrijk, Belgium. Where we caught them for an amazing show with support from Nailed to Obscurity and Fragment Soul!
Kamelot’s “Awaken the World Tour 2024” stopped by the Trix venue in Antwerp, Belgium. And together with supporting acts Frozen Crown, Blackbriar and Ad Infinitum, they made the event a complete package of symphonic and power metal brilliance!
Within Temptation dropped by in Helsinki on their “Bleed Out tour 2024” that is taking over arenas all over Europe and treated us to a visual and musical spectacle like only they can deliver. With them they brought guest artists to do some songs with them and support band Annisokay!
Eleine’s show at DVG Club Kortrijk was electrifying, with Ignea’s powerful performance setting the stage. Ignea’s captivating blend of progressive and symphonic metal, combined with Eleine’s dynamic stage presence and infectious energy, created an unforgettable evening for the enthusiastic audience.
Pictures of the third day of Alcatraz 2024, with on the Prison Stage explosive shows from Audrey Horne, Soil, Jinjer, Korpiklaani, Gene Simmons Band and Architects!
Pictures of the second day of Alcatraz 2024, with on the Prison Stage explosive shows from Finntroll, Spiritbox, Dio Disciples, Testament, Epica and Europe!
