Valkyrie’s Fire teams up with Amaranthe vocalist Mikael Sehlin on epic new single ‘Burning Sky’

Symphonic power metal powerhouse Valkyrie’s Fire has officially raised the stakes for the American heavy music scene with the premiere of their breathtaking new music video for “Burning Sky”. Directed by the visionary team at ProMotion LLC, the visual masterpiece serves as a cinematic triumph, juxtaposing the haunting, historic corridors of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Tennessee with the stark, atmospheric woodlands of Stockholm, Sweden. The track marks a monumental milestone for the Nashville-based group, featuring an explosive guest vocal performance from Mikael Sehlin, the acclaimed frontman of Swedish metal titans Amaranthe. By blending high-concept storytelling with a fierce, multi-vocal delivery, the video captures the sheer auditory scale of the track while introducing global audiences to the next evolution of American symphonic metal. This is the first single & music video taken from their upcoming full-length album Out of Darkness which will be released on September 18, 2026 via Eclipse Records. 

Musically, the track delivers a unique fusion of melodic power metal and aggressive metalcore elements, a combination that heavily relies on a dynamic three-vocal assault. The operatic excellence of Bettie Floyd and the refined harmonies of Adam Sanders lock seamlessly with the savage, roaring growls of Sehlin, creating a massive wall of sound. This vocal interplay elevates the composition, which guitarist Joey Grimaldi meticulously crafted to establish a darker, more majestic atmosphere. Lyrically, “Burning Sky” approaches historical and biblical imagery from a captivating, theatrical storytelling perspective. The visual aesthetic of the music video heavily relies on a muted, desaturated color palette to amplify the raw emotional gravity of the performances. Fire serves as a central symbolic element throughout the video, visually puncturing the gloom to represent resilience, vengeance, and rebirth amid total desolation.

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Out of Darkness track listing
01. In Spirit, In Shadow
02. Evermore
03. Valkyrie’s Fire
04. Cascade
05. Burning Sky (featuring Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe)
06. Shattered
07. I See the Angels Fly
08. Skylark
09. Labyrinth
10. Bone and Thorn
11. Dark Moon
12. Nocturne
13. I Will Rise Again

Valkyrie’s Fire, a symphonic power metal sextet, is set to redefine the American landscape of the genre with their debut full-length album, Out of Darkness. Scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, through Eclipse Records, the album serves as a sophisticated evolution of the band’s melodic foundations. Produced and engineered by Joey Grimaldi, the record boasts a polished, sonic profile that equals the European giants of the genre. The visual identity of the project is equally prestigious, featuring cover art by the legendary Jan Yrlund, whose portfolio includes iconic designs for Battle Beast, Manowar and Delain. A central pillar of the album is the towering track “Burning Sky”, which features a guest appearance by Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe. Sehlin, who also lent his expertise to the mastering of the album, provides a gritty vocal contrast to the soaring symphonic arrangements. The song explores the harrowing endurance of the human spirit through historical and biblical lenses. While Burning Sky offers aggressive intensity, “Cascade” invites the listener into a more atmospheric experience. The song depicts the transition from dusk to night, focusing on the clarity of the cosmos as constellations emerge from the gloom. Conversely, “Evermore” takes inspiration from the melancholic works of Edgar Allan Poe. Unlike the traditional gloom associated with The Raven, Valkyrie’s Fire reinterprets the narrative as a journey through grief toward a place of hope. Out of Darkness positions Valkyrie’s Fire as a formidable contemporary to bands like Epica, Within Temptation and Nightwish. By blending the grandiosity of European symphonic metal with the sharp production values of the modern Nashville metal scene, the band has created a debut that feels both timeless and urgent. Out of Darkness by Valkyrie’s Fire will be released on September 18, 2026 via Eclipse Records.

Nashville’s Valkyrie’s Fire bridges European grandiosity and American grit into a definitive symphonic power metal sound. Blending dual-vocal harmonies, heavy instrumentation, and orchestral depth, the award-winning band draws comparisons to Nightwish and Epica. Following their debut EP Ascension in 2024 (Eclipse Records), they now drop their 13-track full-length album Out of Darkness, a monumental journey through grief, history, and cosmic beauty. Valkyrie’s Fire is Bettie Floyd (vocals), Adam Sanders (vocals), Joey Grimaldi (guitar), Ryan Metroka (drums), Dave Hale (bass), Salem Belladonna (keys, cello).