4CD+Blu-ray deluxe earbook limited to 4000 copies. 5-disc Earbook, including the “Aspiral” CD & Instrumental CD, “Live at The Symphonic Synergy” Blu-ray & 2CD. 2025 marks a new chapter for symphonic metal innovators Epica, with the announcement of their 9th studio album titled "Aspiral". 300m+ combined streams and over 1m albums sold worldwide. For more than 20 years now, Epica have been standing tall. And while already their last efforts clearly showcased their commitment to the game, it is “Aspiral” that truly distills the very heart of their trademark sound!

2025 marks a new chapter for symphonic metal innovators Epica, with the announcement of their 9th studio album titled Aspiral. For more than 20 years now, Epica have been standing tall. And while already their last efforts clearly showcased their commitment to the game, it is Aspiral that truly distills the very heart of their trademark sound.

Rock and metal flagship Avantasia return with thrilling 10th studio album, 'Here Be Dragons'!
Featuring absolute Avantasia essentials such as spellbinding choirs and theatrical symphonic metal elements, multitalented mastermind and frontman Tobias Sammet also surprises fans old and new with plenty of intriguing fresh soundscapes. Here Be Dragons gives the celebrated Avantasia sound that has been carefully crafted over a quarter of a century an exciting and powerful spin. The new album is the most consistent and concise piece of art that the band has ever crafted.
In typical Avantasia manner, the new full-length is rich in vivid storytelling and cinematic atmospheres, not to mention the highest level of musicianship…

Marko Hietala has been synonymous with quality for more than four decades. As a founding member of the heavy metal band Tarot, as a key member of the supergroup Sinergy (alongside extreme talents such as Alexi Laiho) and as one of the key figures in the world's biggest symphonic metal band Nightwish, Hietala has not only shaped but also defined the sound of harder rock. Needless to say, his thunderous bass lines and rich vocals have been heard in the world's most famous venues such as Wembley Arena and legendary festivals such as Rock in Rio.
Roses From The Deep promises to deliver a unique blend of dark, introspective lyricism and soaring, cinematic soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from myth, nature, and the human experience, Hietala has crafted an album that transcends genres, with elements of progressive rock, folk, and symphonic metal seamlessly intertwined…

Ascending in Synergy proves that this promising German unit is on top of their game and skillfully manages to balance the tightrope act between diving into the early beginnings of symphonic metal, reminiscent of old Nightwish, yet splicing all songs with a contemporary vibe. Opening track “Unbound” impresses with skillful orchestral arrangements and vocalist Nele Messerschmidt’s extraordinary voice. The following “A Vagabond’s Heart” features an exciting intro and one of the catchiest choruses on the album. Dramatic and dark soundscapes and heavy riffs on songs like “Ocean Of Treason” and “The Aftermath Of Life” keep the listener in a tight grip. Elvellon’s dreamlike, cinematic side shines especially bright on tracks like “Last Of Our Kind” and “The Aeon Tree”. Massive album finale “Epiphany Of Mine” closes Ascending in Synergy impactfully, leaving the listener wanting for more.

Originally released in 2004. Includes OBI and 36x36 cm poster with several photos. The album is scheduled to be released on December 6, 2024 by the band and will be exclusively distributed by Voice Music in Brazil.After almost a year of songwriting, arranging, pre-production, recording, mixing and mastering, Angras fifth full length studio album is finally ready. Temple Of Shadows is definitely the bands most mature, creative and daring effort to date. Its a refreshing record, even though the group has not given up embracing the melodic metal that has always been its trademark. Temple Of Shadows is a concept album. Its story was created by guitarist Rafael Bittencourt and tells the saga of The Shadow Hunter, an 11th century crusader soldier who questions the Catholic Church ideals. The series of events since his first questioning to the way it affects his whole life is narrated along 13 tracks that show the band in its prime form. Several heavy metal genres and sub-genres are portrayed in the album, masterly crafted by the talents of Edu Falaschi (vocals), Kiko Loureiro (guitars), Rafael Bittencourt (guitars), Felipe Andreoli (bass) and Aquiles Priester (drums).

Xandria define the essence of modern symphonic metal and return with refreshing intensity on Universal Tales. Universal Tales presents four brand new majestic songs, underlining the band’s new defined versatility and impressive intensity.
Each of the songs highlight a different facet of Xandria’s musical range, alongside a new recording and beautifully re-arranged version of the title track from their recent album, The Wonders Still Awaiting. From bombastic film score atmospheres, choir-and-orchestra-driven anthems to real Celtic atmospheres and instruments like fiddle and whistles, the songs blend both classic and modern metal influences. Universal Tales offers a wealth of discoveries, while singer Ambre Vourhavis explores new heights and depths in her voice, making her even stronger than on the last album…

"Zombie metal sensation DOMINUM is set to unleash the undead on their second album, entitled The Dead Don’t Die, out December 27, 2024 via Napalm Records! DOMINUM entered the scene in 2023 with a blast and hit the top 20 of the Official German Album Charts immediately with their debut album, Hey Living People, while gaining a slew of fans with their horror-inspired lyrics, powerful compositions and theatrical performances.

Plays Metallica by Four Cellos is the debut album by Finnish metal band Apocalyptica, released in 1996. It features eight instrumental Metallica covers arranged and played on cellos. The band was invited to record this album by a label employee after a 1995 show in which they performed some of the songs. The members were initially unsure and thought nobody would listen to such a record, but the employee insisted and they recorded it.

'Yesterwynde' is the Finnish/Dutch/British troupe Nightwish's tenth studio album. The band are one of the most fascinating rock bands of the last decades, whose enigmatic paths have proceeded from acoustic passages to symphonic heavy metal and from catchy folk to progressive majesty. If there is one trait the band has year after year, it might be this: expect something familiar but also expect the unexpected. Nightwish has indeed broken all kinds of boundaries - never deliberately, but perfectly naturally.

The earbook contains the studio album, an instrumental version of the album and the orchestral version of the album.

Finnish / Dutch / British troupe NIightwish – one of the most fascinating rock bands of the last decades, whose enigmatic paths have proceeded from acoustic passages to symphonic heavy metal and from catchy folk to progressive majesty. If there is one trait the band has year after year, it might be this: expect something familiar but also expect the unexpected. Nightwish has indeed broken all kinds of boundaries – never deliberately, but perfectly naturally. Now guess what? Nightwish's new studio album "Yesterwynde" – the band's tenth overall – is no exception to the rule. But it is more…There's a fascinating, but inexplicable feeling that Nightwish has once again been able to find unprecedented nuances, spices and perspectives in their new works – exactly: after a career of nine classic albums.

Epica's Simone Simons has been spearheading the world of female fronted metal. Enter stage right Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon). Her musical partner and longtime collaborator is no stranger to her soaring operatic voice, one that can stir even a gargoyle's stone heart to tears. Together they have crafted a sonic universe that befits the influential figure she is. "Vermillion" emerges as a gargantuan goose-bump generator, a universally touching, stellar tour de force.

Former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon (also partner of Jani Liimatainen in The Dark Element) is set to release her third solo album entitled “Rapture”. Similarly to Anette's second solo album “Strong,” the new release explores a much heavier and faster musical offering compared to her debut and once again stakes a claim for Anette’s well-deserved standing as one of the world's top female metal vocalists!
Once again the music for "Rapture" was written and composed together with acclaimed Swedish guitarist and producer Magnus Karlsson. Together, Anette and Magnus managed to create an outstanding collection of songs, which showcase Anette’s enormous vocal range alongside Karlsson’s incendiary riffs…

The pirate armada of Visions Of Atlantis is ready to start a new battle on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. With their new opus, Pirates II - Armada, a new symphonic, cinematic, dramatic, and heavier-than-ever adventure is about to begin. Emotions, depth, richness of sound. Not only a record, but a true hurricane of feelings is what Visions Of Atlantis delivers with the second chapter of the Pirates-saga, finally proving that the band has matured and are ready to claim the crown of symphonic metal. The magnificent chants of pirate queen Clèmentine Delauney and brave captain Michele Guaitoli tell tales of strength, resistance, and resilience. Their previous album Pirates - the band’s all-time highest charting album in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK, USA, and Canada, and which yielded various other charting positions in Europe - set the bar as high as the waves cresting the Jolly Roger…