Nuclear Blast Records

Halo Effect: March of the unheard 2025 [Digipack / CD]

2025 marks a new chapter for symphonic metal innovators Epica, with the announcement of their 9th studio album titled Aspire.<br/>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.

Halo Effect: March of the unheard 2025 [CD]

2025 marks a new chapter for symphonic metal innovators Epica, with the announcement of their 9th studio album titled Aspire.<br/>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.

German symphonic metal band BEYOND THE BLACK have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal, carving an impressive path since their formation. It started with their debut album in 2015, 'Songs Of Love And Death' was an instant success and stayed strong in the German Top 15 for weeks, earning the Metal Hammer Award for "Best Debut." <br/><br/>'Break The Silence' is a concept album rooted in melodic metal with ethno influences, it explores themes of communication, inner strength, resilience and the urgent need to reconnect in a divided world.

It's global domination for Scottish modern metal heavyweights Bleed From Within following up a career defining album Shrine (40m+ streams), with Zenith, announced ahead of tours in EU with Slipknot, and North America with Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine - the quintet are primed to leap into superstardom.<br/><br/>Across 11 songs, Zenith explores the parameters of what pulse-pounding metal can do: featuring choirs, bagpipes guest solos and guest vocals from the genre's most prestigious and respected names.<br/><br/>Their ascent to metal's top tier is imminent.

German symphonic metal band BEYOND THE BLACK have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal, carving an impressive path since their formation. It started with their debut album in 2015, 'Songs Of Love And Death' was an instant success and stayed strong in the German Top 15 for weeks, earning the Metal Hammer Award for "Best Debut." <br/><br/>'Break The Silence' is a concept album rooted in melodic metal with ethno influences, it explores themes of communication, inner strength, resilience and the urgent need to reconnect in a divided world.