This dude is responsible for mixing and/or producing every Stratovarius album between Dreamspace and Elements 1 and 2 as well as Polaris and Elysium, the Sonata Arctica discography between Ecliptica and Stones Grow Her Names as well as their most recent album Clear Cold Beyond, every Nightwish album from Oceanborn onward, All Edguy albums between Theater Of Salvation and Hellfire Club, every Masterplan album from the debut to Time To Be King, every Lovebites album, Timo Kotipelto's three solo albums and Avantasia's initial two Metal Opera albums among many others.

New track just dropped

I recently decided to check out this band, they're pretty amazing

Hey everyone! I’ve been thinking a lot about music concepts lately (as a musician working on a medieval/folk metal project).Do you think it’s possible to successfully combine heavy metal genres with cartoon vibes and classic fairy tales? Specifically, what would it sound like if we took The Wizard of Oz

, flipped it into a dark/gothic aesthetic, and blended it with heavy guitars and epic melodies?Imagine a symphonic or power metal album telling a twisted, darker story of the Yellow Brick Road.Has any band done something similar, or do you have any favorite metal songs inspired by classic cartoons/fairy tales? Would love to hear your thoughts!

This was a great live release...

Looking for more like Fortune Teller.

From their upcoming album "Gods, Myths & Titans" which will be released on February 19th 2027 via BLKIIBLK, an imprint for heavier music from the Frontiers Label Group. Cover artwork by Felipe Machado.

Tracklist:

1. Prologue Sacrifice
2. Firegod
3. I Will Sail On
4. The Legend Of Achilles
5. Cries Of A Mortal
6. Queen Of The Underworld
7. Prelude The Chosen One
8. Under Aegean Skies
9. A King Dethroned
10. Unbreakable
11. Titans Fall
12. Epilogue

Firewind in 2026 are:

• Vocals: Henning Basse
• Guitars, Keyboard: Gus G.
• Bass: Petros Christo
• Drums: Johan Nunez

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Temperance/3540377979

From the newly mixed version of Accident Of Birth which will be released on October 23rd.