Leaves Eyes – Song Of Darkness EP
Leaves Eyes – Song Of Darkness
Reigning Phoenix Music
Release Date: 06/03/2026
Review by Oli Gonzalez
8/10
Beginning life in 2003, Leaves Eyes are entering their 3rd decade of a band now, and entering a new album release cycle. The shorter 4 track EP “Song Of Darkness” gives us a taste of what’s to come in the future and is a showcase of the band’s powerful symphonic power metal style.
The EP begins with ‘Song Of Darkness’, the EP title track. Emotion. The whole EP is predicated on this. Whether it’s the blazing lead guitar solos or Elina’s heart wrenching ethereal soprano vocals, it’s almost impossible to ignore the human sentiment. The band lean into their Viking roots during ‘Hall Of The Brave’ with the use of more traditional percussion instruments and tribal rhythmic adding extra intrigue and dimension to the music. Vocalist and band founder Alexander forces his way into the mix with his almighty fierce growls juxtaposing nicely with Elina’s cleaner sopranos. Light needs darkness to shine and they compliment each other brilliantly in this beauty and the beast style. There’s an overall epic quality to the music that will raise hairs on your neck and make you feel ready to slay dragons with your sword, especially when the group chant vocals come in to close the song. This epic feel continues into ‘Until The Last Day’, a slower yet no less powerful number. The blistering guitar leads take a step down in the early stages of the songs and the string and piano combo become the melodic focus instead. Though they make a roaring return with a genuine face melting of a solo to close out this powerful number. Just when things get going, they come to an end with ‘Roots Eternal’. The softer dynamics of the song allow to feel the full power and unquestionable talent behind Elina’s voice here! Why did it have to end so early though? I was just getting warmed into it! If this is a taste of what’s to come on the next full length, then we’re in for a treat! Whilst this won’t shatter the world of music and doesn’t reinvent the genre, it’s still an impressive effort from a leader in the genre.
TRACKLISTING:
01. Be Not Dismayed
02. Weeping To The World
03. The Spirit Alive
04. Setting Fire To The Sky
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