What an evening, I just enjoyed Leaves' Eyes live and I did not have to travel for it. They actually came close to where I live. So strange just walking home after a concert.
#leaveseyes — Public Fediverse posts
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https://youtu.be/e04j-VL1rTY?si=5dmr-aRETn1kNz7c
La meva #CançóDelDia per al diumenge 29 de març és aquesta de les #LeavesEyes #Ludwigsburg #MètalSimfònic #FolkMetal #GothicMetal 🌋!
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Da bin ich doch beim CDs sortieren in ein Trällerelsmetal-Rabbithole gefallen:
Leave's Eyes - Norwegian Lovesong
#SymphonicMetal #FemalfrontedMetal #LivKristine #LeavesEyes #Atrocity
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Mystfall – Embers of a Dying World Review By KenstrosityOnce again, I return to my roots. That opulent, gem-encrusted egg from which my metalhead nascency spawned, symphonic power metal. Cloaked in velvet drapery as I return to these cobbled alleys I used to haunt, those early years steeping in Nightwish, Leaves’ Eyes, Epica, and Xandria wash over me, evoking a nostalgic bliss. Enter Greece’s Mystfall and their sophomore effort Embers of a Dying World. Relatively fresh on the scene, and competing with newer champions like Elvellon or Dialith, do Mystfall have what it takes to make waves?
If nothing else, Mystfall have two big things going for them: a (relatively) meaty guitar tone and the most convincing death growls and blackened rasps in the genre right now. Thanks to a moderately-better-than-industry-standard mix and master, you can clearly hear the bass guitar thundering underneath lush strings and prominent choirs as well. These are items that countless acts in this space neglect or shortchange, but not Mystfall. Thankfully, those items don’t detract from the usual suspects. Operatic mezzo-soprano lead vocals, heavily accented; hooky verse work and soaring choruses; galloping drums and brisk pacing; rich orchestrations; the gang’s all here, and in fine form for the most part. And, in another unexpected breath of fresh air, Embers of a Dying World clocks in at a tidy 38 minutes, with the longest song just barely brushing past five minutes. It seems that on paper, Mystfall fully understood their assignment and gave me everything the world needs in a modern symphocheese record.
Embers Of A Dying World by Mystfall
In practice, Embers of a Dying World acquits itself quite nicely as well. Enlisting the help of studio bassist and harsh vocalist Stelios Varotsakis was an inspired choice, as his counterpoint on both instruments elevates everything it touches (“Embers of a Dying World,” “Fading Memories”). It is my assertion that Mystfall make him a full-fledged member of the band immediately. However, his contributions aren’t so astounding as to distract from Marialena Trikoglou’s siren song, Aris Baris’ chuggy riffs, or Dimitris Miglis’ expressive percussion. Hints of old school Epica melodies (“Crimson Dawn,” “Echoes of Arcadia”), Leaves’ Eyes/Xandria adventurism (“Whispers of the Tempest,” “Guardians of the Earth,” “Cosmic Legends”) and Nightwish double bass bounce (“Sleeper in the Abyss”) coalesce into a fun variety of moods and motifs, all smartly woven together to allow each performer their spotlight. With such a bizarrely tight runtime, Embers of a Dying World is also ridiculously easy to spin multiple times in one session, assisting greatly with long-term memorability.
Unfortunately, Mystfall still struggles to find a distinct identity in the homologous plague the symphonic power metal scene perpetuates. While crafting an enjoyable album that is undoubtedly fun and wholly engaging, its similarity to those bands that originally forged the style is undeniable and obvious. Partly due to the strict and restrictive nature of operatic singing techniques—and the physiological difficulties that committing to that style poses to the exploration of any other kind of singing—Marialena’s technically competent performance here lacks impact and power when pinned against singers who can and do work in multiple disciplines (Simone Simons, Floor Jansen, Veronica Bordacchini). On the instrumental front, Aris Baris’ riffs rarely venture outside of the conventions long upheld in this field, often allowing the orchestrations to take point when leading melodies or initiating motifs. Even the dramatic orchestrations lack the showstopping quality they could have if they were either recorded with a full orchestra or more unique in composition or arrangement.
As a result, Embers of a Dying World feels misplaced in time. Were it released in 1996 or thereabouts, it would’ve constituted an instant hit, a direct competitor to the pack leaders at the time. In 2026, it’s one in a million, albeit better made and brilliantly edited. As maligned by songwriting issues and stylistic banality as symphonic power metal often is, competing for acclaim and attention in that crowded place requires a fierce, striking showing. Mystfall have everything they need to make that showing, but Embers of a Dying World falls just short of that elusive threshold. That said, I’m impressed with it enough to wait avidly for what Mystfall might come up with next!
Rating: Good
#2026 #30 #Dialith #Elvellon #EmbersOfADyingWorld #Epica #GreekMetal #LeavesEyes #Mar26 #Mystfall #Nightwish #PowerMetal #Review #Reviews #ScarletRecords #SymphonicMetal #SymphonicPowerMetal #Xandria
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Scarlet Records
Websites: mystfallofficial.com | facebook.com/mystfallofficial
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70000tons of Metal 2026 ready to set sail amid record cold conditions, full lineup revealed:
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*** NEWS *** - LEAVES’ EYES veröffentlichen episches Musikvideo zum Titeltrack ihrer neuen EP
https://www.hooked-on-music.de/news/leaves-eyes-veroffentlichen-episches-musikvideo-zum-titeltrack-ihrer-neuen-ep/2899
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LEAVES' EYES (Alemanya) presenta nou single: "Song of Darkness" #LeavesEyes #SymphonicMetal #Desembre2025 #Alemanya #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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La oscura velada que traerá a Chile a Arkona, Leaves’ Eyes y Atrocity | vía #SonidosOcultos
#arkona #atrocity #chargolaproducciones #deathmetal #folkmetal #leaveseyes #livechile #metal #powermetal #t2025 #teatrocariola
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My review of an incredible debut album from Igarka. Think Kayo Dot meets The Crest - yep, that good!
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#music #musicreview #newmusic #avantgarde #baroness #darkwell #deftones #depechemode #duranduran #dynamic #folk #garynuman #goth #gothic #grunge #igarka #italy #jamesbond #kayodot #lacrimosal #LeavesEyes #mathcore #metal #posthardcore #shoegaze #silvery #sinsofthybeloved #society #thecrest #TheatreOfTragedy -
LEAVES' EYES (Alemanya) presenta nou single: "In Eternity (Orchestral version)" #LeavesEyes #SymphonicMetal #Febrer2025 #Alemanya #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic
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Charting the course to 2025: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2024 Artist Spotlight: Leaves’ Eyes:
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New & Noteworthy: Myths of Releases – 3/22/2024:
#NewandNoteworthy #MarchReleases #March22Releases #NewMusic #LeavesEyes #HideousDivinity #Brodequin
https://metalinsider.net/columns/new-noteworthy-columns/new-noteworthy-myths-of-releases-3-22-2024
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#MetalInjection
The Weekly Injection: New Releases From ALESTORM, LEAVES' EYES & More Out Today 3/22
Plus releases from Boris/Coalar of the Deepers, Brodequin, Sylvaine, and Hideous Divinity.#Alestorm #LeavesEyes #HeavyNewReleases #UpcomingReleases #MetalInjection #March22 #OutToday
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Leaves’ Eyes – Myths of Fate Review
By Twelve
Symphonic metal is a tricky genre to review; it is, at this point, so steeped in clichés that critiquing it for leaning on clichés is itself starting to feel like a cliché. Ever since Nightwish lobbed Once at the masses, it’s been easy to feel like everyone else is trying to do the same thing. Sometimes it’s effective, and sometimes you’re damaging your fist on a completely intact and rather thick layer of ice. For Leaves’ Eyes, who have been around for over twenty years now, I get the sense that the goal is consistency. Clearly, they know what they want to do—write symphonic metal with grand and folky flourishes—and they’re happy to keep on doing it. I wasn’t much impressed with 2020’s The Last Viking, but find it tough to sleep on a new release from a group who has been in the game so long, and that’s where Myths of Fate enters.
Nine albums in, and there’s no time for flowery introductions; “Forged by Fire” sets an immediate tone for the record by demonstrating everything Leaves’ Eyes is going to do well and everything they seem to be missing. Straight away, it’s clear that the balance of orchestral and heavy elements is strong; after a brief but effective orchestral intro, drummer Joris Nijenhuis and guitarists Luc Gebhardt and Micki Richter (also credited with bass) join forces to pull you right into the song. This sweeping, epic intro is a great way to get things started, but the song falters vocally shortly thereafter. Elina Siirala is a terrific singer, but her drawn-out style contrasts sharply with the tight, fast-paced playing behind her. Similarly, Alexander Krull’s harsh vocals (he also contributes keys) are not particularly impactful, lacking the volume and layers to add what I imagine is the desired texture. There’s an odd disconnect across the vocal elements of the song that gives it a sense of being pulled in two different directions.
Across the 50-minute runtime of Myths of Fate, songs succeed or fall on whether or not that disconnect rears its head. “Realm of Dark Waves,” for example, corrects the disconnect immediately by maintaining the dark, epic feel of the music while Siirala sings in a significantly more restrained style. The brief folk elements across the song also give it a nice, memorable texture that supports its grandeur. On the other side of the equation, “Goddess of the Night,” the album’s power ballad, has so little going for it musically that it becomes instantly forgettable, despite a strong showing from Siirala. “Elder Spirit” suffers from a similar issue, further highlighted by how strange Krull’s growls sound without a metal musical backing. Occasionally in a song nothing resonates—”Who Wants to Live Forever” feels generic and predictable, only really coming across as occasionally pretty—but for the most part, there’s a cool moment here or there in every song.
Fortunately, the opposite is true too—sometimes everything in a song resonates. “Sons of Trivlag” is one of the best songs on Myths of Fate, highlighting the best in Krull and Siirala’s vocal styles accompanied by an epic, resounding show from the rest of the band. This is a really strong folk metal tune that gets the head nodding. I also can’t help but love “Einherjar,” in part because it’s just so heavy. More than a lot of Myths of Fate, this song feels like a solid exercise in metal. Not that the rest of the album isn’t—I was actually surprised at how good the distorted guitars sound—but it feels especially prevalent here. The main tune of the song is incredibly catchy1 and adapted very well to the vocal melodies in the chorus. The strong production and mix on Myths of Fate helps a lot here; being able to hear each element of Leaves’ Eyes’s sound makes it easier to see that everyone in the band has a moment to shine.
In that way, Myths of Fate is a clear improvement over The Last Viking, but doesn’t quite feel like a success story. It’s a mixed album, offering both really strong and unfortunately forgettable moments throughout eleven songs. As I’ve listened to the album, I’ve found myself wanting to like it more and more. There are some really good ideas and some very strong performances here; I just hope the momentum keeps up from here.
Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: AFM Records
Websites: leaveseyes.de | leaveseyes.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/leaveseyesofficial
Releases Worldwide: March 22nd, 2024#25 #2024 #AFMRecords #GermanMetal #LeavesEyes #Mar24 #MythsOfFate #Nightwish #PowerMetal #Review #Reviews #SymphonicMetal
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Video Roundup: Smash Into Pieces / Wake Up Hate / At The Plates / Leaves’ Eyes / Molosser Crude / Lilith’s Black Lotus
Our first of the year, but we realised we'd missed more than just a handful of video releases recently. These posts do
#Videos #AtThePlates #LeavesEyes #LilithsBlackLotus #MolosserCrude #SmashIntoPieces #WakeUpHate
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Leaves’ Eyes share “Forged By Fire” video; new album arriving in 2024:
#LeavesEyes #ForgedByFire #MythsOfFate #NewAlbum2024 #2024Releases #NewMusic #SymphonicMetal #AFMRecords #MetalInsider
https://metalinsider.net/video/leaves-eyes-share-forged-by-fire-video-new-album-arriving-in-2024
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W:O:A 2023 Recap Friday
The mud is drying, the sun is burning hot between patches of clouds.
Rubber boots are still the footwear of choice.
#Santiano really try hard to start the party at the infield, #Megadeath do perform great and #Donots are shaking the Louder Stage like an earthquake. #IronMaiden dissappoint with mediocrity & missing out 2 of their greatest hits.
Featured in this video are:
#Amaranthe
#LeavesEyes
#Takida
#Santiano
#Donots
#IronMaiden
