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symphonic metal

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SHATTERHEART – Floundering through this infernal symphony now

  • February 28, 2026
The symphonic metal scene may be crowded, but every so often a band emerges that completely captivates. Sweden’s Shatterheart does just that with their debut album Infernal Symphony — a powerful blend of melody, drama, and gothic grandeur. With production by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Architects), this thrilling release proves the genre still has fresh fire to offer.
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CORONATUS – Unlock this amazing and dreadful waters

  • February 24, 2026
After a long wait and several unexpected delays, symphonic metal band Coronatus is finally ready to release their long-anticipated album Dreadful Waters. In this interview, drummer and band leader Mats takes us behind the scenes of Dreadful Waters, discussing the creative process, the elemental themes that connect it to the band’s previous work Atmosphere,
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BEYOND THE BLACK – Breaking the vibrant silence out

  • January 7, 2026
The upcoming opus from Beyond the Black is called Break the Silence which will be released via Nuclear Blast on Janaury 9, 2025. It is a project that blends powerful storytelling, cinematic soundscapes, and a meaningful reflection on what it means to communicate in today’s divided world.
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ELEINE – Together we are better

  • September 6, 2025
While Swedish symphonic metal masters ELEINE are embarked on a massive European tour as special guests to their label mates PRIMAL FEAR. Their brand-new EP “We Stand United” is OUT NOW on Reigning Phoenix Music – a gift to their legions of fans!
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UNSHINE – Tales of valuable and forgotten old new druidic lore

  • April 25, 2024
Finnish druid metal band Unshine has recently released their fifth LP “Karn of Burnings”. In this extensive interview, the mastermind and guitarist Harri Hautala speaks with our editor Cristina about recording “Karn of Burnings” in complete isolation and how the visit to a pre-historic burial ground influenced the lyrics. Let’s learn more about it from the band’s new release in this interview.
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