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Ashen Heart - Dragons of Death

Melodic Death Metal from Nizza, France

“Dragons of Death” is the debut album from French melodic death metal outfit ASHEN HEART. ASHEN HEART draws inspiration from fantasy worlds such as Dungeons and Dragons. ASHEN HEART invites you on an epic journey accompanied by their powerful music blending death, heavy, groove, and neo metal. It tells the story of the legendary red dragon of "Dungeons & Dragons", an ancient beast whose lair lies high in the mountains, hidden in the mist, guarding a treasure beyond imagination. The same dragon appears on the album cover, this song stands as a cornerstone of the record, both thematically and musically.

1. The Mighty Wizard 05:20 2. Fight for Blood 04:34 3. Black Dragon 04:38 4. Last Stand 04:43 5. Dark 04:55 6. Fire 04:03 7. Metal 04:06 8. Storm 03:44 9. Dragon Hunters 04:19 10. The Goddess Will Rise Again 04:46

Release date: November 6th, 2025

Firienholt - Night Eternal

Epic Black Metal from Leeds, England, UK

Emerging once more from depths unknown, Firienholt return with their third full-length album, "Night Eternal". Presenting a darker twist on the trademark Firienholt sound, this record will take the listener on their most ominous journey yet, all the while retaining the anthemic sense of grandeur upon which Firienholt has made its name.

1. A Land Beyond the Snow 09:28 2. The Vale of Haunted Shadow 08:36 3. A Realm Reborn in Fires of War 08:55 4. Black Wings in Cimmerian Skies 09:08 5. Entombed in the Halls of Stone 12:22

Release date: May 2nd, 2025 via @naturmachtproductions

Ensiferum - Winter Storm

Folk/Melodic Death Metal from Helsinki, Finland

Ensiferum are a true powerhouse when it comes to folk-inspired melodic death metal, something they hammer home more resolutely than ever with eighth full-length Thalassic.

1. Aurora 01:14 instrumental 2. Winter Storm Vigilantes 05:12 3. Long Cold Winter of Sorrow and Strife 06:59 4. Fatherland 04:51 5. Scars in My Heart 04:39 6. Resistentia 01:18 7. The Howl 05:54 8. From Order to Chaos 08:42 9. Leniret Coram Tempestate 00:37 10. Victorious 03:42

Release date: October 18th, 2024 via @metalbladerecords

Bloody Valkyria - In Our Home, Across the Fog

Melodic Black Metal from Finland

From the shadowed ruins of fallen kingdoms, the one man army known as Bloody Valkyria ascends to new heights with its second album, entitled "In Our Home, Across The Fog". This chapter in the project's discography entwines the epic lore of Elden Ring with the aggressive beauty of extreme Metal.

1. The Fallen Leaves Tell a Story 07:44 2. Imbued with the Rune of Death 07:22 3. Tale of House Hoslow 07:23 4. From Stormveil to Liurnia 03:45 5. Radahn Festival 01:58 6. May Chaos Take the World 12:44 7. The Loyal Half-Wolf 03:46 8. Age of the Stars 08:39

Release date: April 4th, 2025 via @northernsilenceproductions

Brainblast - I Awaken (EP)

Symphonic/Technical Death Metal from Bogotá, Colombia

"I AWAKEN" – Brainblast's 2024 single unveils a monumental sound that redefines the boundaries of genre. A masterful blend of complex orchestration and technical ferocity, this track embodies and defines what the band now calls symphonic technical death metal. Brainblast now awaits even greater endeavors in the future! This single establishes a new identity and sonority, surpassing the musical limits of the band’s former sound. It crafts what Brainblast defines as 'Symphonic Technical Death Metal,' pushing the known boundaries of the genre.

1. I Awaken 04:01 2. Pull the Plug (Death cover) 3. I Awaken (Orchestral version)

Release date: December 12th, 2024