Power metal fighting for the Throne
Inspired by epic dark fantasy storytelling, Shadowborne creates a brand new power metal lore shaped by struggles, loyalty, betrayal and destiny. The sound of the Swedish band is heavy and cinematic, built on massive riffs, driving rhythms and strong melodic hooks. Some tracks feel like battle hymns, others are darker, more atmospheric, almost like the calm before a storm. Lyrically, the album explores honor, exile, inner conflict and the cost of ambition; it reflects a world where families rise and fall, where fire can both destroy and purify, and where strength is tested in the coldest of nights. The stories may feel mythical, but the emotions are human. Shadowborne uses fantasy as a mirror: behind the swords and flames lie themes that belong to our own world — power, identity, survival and choice. This is not about escapism, it is about intensity, standing firm when everything burns around you, and finding purpose in the dark!
- debut album for the brand new Swedish female fronted power metal sensation
- produced by Kristoffer Göbel and mixed and mastered by Christoffer Borg at Far Beyond Productions
- cover artwork by Alle Conti (Twilight Force, Trick Or Treat)
- official videos directed by Patric Ullaeus-rEvolver Film Company
- aesthetically inspired by viking mithology and the massive hit ‘Game Of Thrones’ & ‘Vikings’ TV series
- first edition will be released in a 4-panel digipack
- exclusive limited vinyl version available (first press 300 marbled grey)
- FFO: Iron Maiden, Beast In Black, Battle Beast, Brothers Of Metal, All For Metal
Tracklist:
1 Winter Is Coming (Heims Advenit)
2 High And Low
3 Wolf And The Queen
4 Custodians
5 Hold The Door
6 Heaven’s Falling (Dragons’ Hymn)
7 Stranger To Myself
8 The Wall
9 Raven
10 End Of The World
