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!
Last Friday, the highly anticipated third album by Auri, ‘III – Candles & Beginnings’, was released with Nuclear Blast and to celebrate they shared a lyric video for the track ‘Blakey Ridge’. Catch them live the coming months on their first tour ever!
Auri is reaching out to touch your soul yet again with the release of their single ‘Museum Of Childhood’, the 2nd track to be unveiled of their highly anticipated upcoming album ‘III – Candles & Beginnings’, out in August with Nuclear Blast!
The etherial trio Auri returns with their long-awaited third studio album ‘III – Candles & Beginnings’, out in August with Nuclear Blast, shared a first captivating single with ‘Shieldmaiden’ and announced a first ever tour you won’t want to miss!
Nightwish side project Auri released the first track ‘Pearl Diving’ of their upcoming sophomore album ‘II – Those We Don’t Speak Of’! Check it out!
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.
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open."
Frank Zappa
We caught Auri live at Tampere-Talo last weekend, one of their first shows ever, which was whimsical and filled with emotions!
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.
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open."
Frank Zappa
We caught Auri on one of the first shows on their very first ever tour at Tampere-Talo on August 16. A very special show to be able to witness at a just as special location.
