Folk N Rock Photos: Leaves’ Eyes, Metalite, Northtale, And Catalyst Crime In London Last holiday season wasn’t just about carols and eggnog this year. For symphonic metal fans (especially here at FNR), it was the gift that kept on giving. Back in December, an announcement got us all pretty excited and landed in our inbox: a tour featuring not one, but four incredible bands – a dream lineup for any symphonic, folk, and power metalheads in Europe. We’re no strangers to the whirlwind of concert and festival season prep that comes at the end of the year heading into the new, but this tour had a sp ..read more

Folk N Rock Exit Eden New Album ‘Femmes Fatales’ Announced: First Single ‘Run!’ Out Now Exit Eden, the symphonic metal alliance featuring Clémentine Delauney of Visions of Atlantis, Anna Brunner from League of Distortion, and Marina La Torraca of Phantom Elite, is making a grand return to the music scene. Their second studio album, aptly named ‘Femmes Fatales,’ is set to drop on January 12, 2024, courtesy of Napalm Records. Their latest work is a multi-layered anthology that combines the band’s own creations with fresh takes on some global chart-toppers. What really amplifies this album’s ess ..read more

Folk N Rock Within Temptation – Bleed Out Album Review In a time where bands often adhere to established norms, setting predictable rhythms and sticking firmly to conventional trajectories, Within Temptation’s ‘Bleed Out’ emerges as an invigorating gust of fresh air. Looking into this album, we’re not just engaging with a collection of tracks; we’re witnessing the culmination of an odyssey, charting through highs, lows, and unforeseen global events. The tale of ‘Bleed Out’ is intrinsically intertwined with its time. As the world grappled with the profound uncertainty and isolation of a global ..read more

Folk N Rock Elegy Of Madness Releases New Single, ‘Crawling’ Elegy Of Madness, a notable presence in the symphonic metal scene, has just unveiled their latest single titled ‘Crawling’. This track heralds from their anticipated album ‘XI’, set to make its debut on October 20th via Scarlet Records. The production behind ‘XI’ saw collaboration between Simone Mularoni and Simone Bertozzi, with the finishing touches of mixing and mastering handled by Mularoni at the renowned Domination Studio. Adding a visual flair to the project, Diogo Soares of Gargantula Creations, known for his work with bands ..read more

Folk N Rock Within Temptation Rolls Out New Album Details: “Bleed Out” AS The Title Track The Dutch symphonic metal band, Within Temptation, has announced the release of their upcoming eighth studio album, “Bleed Out.” The album is scheduled for release on October 20 via the band’s own Force Music Recordings. The title track of the album is now available for listeners. “Bleed Out” marks a significant step for the band in terms of musical exploration. The album features a range of riffs and melodies, merging the band’s symphonic roots with contemporary elements. The content of the album is als ..read more

Folk N Rock Epica Replaces Five Finger Death Punch For Metallica’s Opening On A Few Dates In an exciting turn of events, symphonic metal fans, Epica have been announced as the new openers for Metallica’s upcoming shows in Paris, France, and Hamburg, Germany. The band will take the stage alongside Metallica on May 17th at Stade de France in Paris and will also perform on Sunday at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. This news comes as a result of former openers Five Finger Death Punch having to cancel several shows on Metallica’s tour due to lead singer Ivan Moody’s ongoing recovery from hernia surger ..read more

Folk N Rock Photos: Delain, Xandria, And Illumishade At Rockhal Going to a concert on a Monday can certainly discourage some, but Luxembourg still turned up at the Rockhal for a concert bringing together some amazing acts; Delain, Xandria and Illumishade. First up were Illumishade. The brainchild of Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie). Away from the folk influences, we’re here listening to a fusion of heacy rock and metal. These modern music influences mixed with an energetic stage presence certainly make for a great show. Some songs could even remind me of some Arch Enemy rhythmics now and then, and it ..read more

Folk N Rock Nightwish Takes A Break From Touring, But Announces New Album for 2024 Nightwish fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the release of the band’s new album, set to come out in 2024. The announcement has been made that the album will consist of 12 new songs and will be accompanied by three music videos. However, fans may be disappointed to learn that the band has also announced that they will not be touring the album anytime soon. In a statement released by the band, they explained that this decision was a personal one, but one that they all agreed was vital to the well-bein ..read more

Folk N Rock Metal Meets Ancient Egypt: A Conversation With Ad Infinitum’s Adrian Thessenvitz On Chapter III – Downfall Ad Infinitum, the modern symphonic metal band from Switzerland, has just released their third album, “Chapter III – Downfall,” and I had the opportunity to sit down with the band’s guitarist and songwriter, Adrian Thessenvitz, to talk about the making of the album. Adrian and I discussed in great detail the concept behind the album, which is centered around the Ancient Egyptian theme and Cleopatra as the lead figure. Her own story is that of a powerful woman who was often mis ..read more

Folk N Rock Delain – “Dark Waters” Album Review Delain’s highly anticipated album, “Dark Waters,” out February 10, 2023 via Napalm Records, marks a significant turning point in the band’s history. With a new lineup, including vocalist Diana Leah and bassist Ludovico Cioffi, and the return of original guitarist Ronald Landa and drummer Sander Zoer, the album showcases the band’s continued evolution and refinement of their sound. Delain’s signature orchestral arrangements and modern shadings set new standards in the genre and solidify the band’s place at the forefront of the scene. Though, ther ..read more