Leprous

 

Artist:  Leprous

Origin:  Notodden, Norway

Genre:  Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Avant-Garde Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Original line-up:

Einar Solberg:   Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Tor Oddmund Suhrke:  Guitars, Backing Vocals

Stian Lonar:  Bass

Esben Meyer Kristensen:  Guitars

Kenneth Solberg:  Guitars

Truls Vennman:  Drums

Leprous is a Norwegian Progressive Metal Band from Notodden, Norway, formed in 2001 by Einar Solberg  (Lead Vocals, Keyboards) and Tor Oddmund Suhrke (Guitar), along with Stian Lonar (Bass), Esben Meyer Kristensen (Guitars), Kenneth Solberg (Guitar), and Truls Vennman (Drums).  Their music style is typically classified as Progressive Metal, or Progressive Rock, their sound has also been as Avant-Garde Metal.

Title:  Melodies Of Atonement (2024)

Genre:  Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Avant-Garde Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Label:  InsideOut Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Silently Walking Alone (4:05)

 2.  Atonement (4:49)

 3.  My Specter (3:55)

 4.  I Hear The Sirens (4:31)

 5.  Like A Sunken Ship (4:04)

 6.  Limbo (5:56)

 7.  Faceless (6:25)

 8.  Starlight (6:09)

 9.  Self-Satisfied Lullaby (6:21)

10. Unfree My Soul (5:21)

Personnel:

Einar Solberg:   Lead Vocals, Keyboards

Tor Oddmund Suhrke:  Guitars, Backing Vocals

Robin Ognedal:  Guitars

Simen Daniel Lindstad Borvan:  Bass

Baard Kolstad:  Drums

Additional Musicians:

Lya. Cahuac Hun:  Piano on Tracks:  7, 10

John Lonnmyr:  Hammond Organ on Track 6

Melodies Of Atonement  is the eighth studio album by Leprous, released on August 30, 2024 by InsideOut Music.  The album reache No. 6 on UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.

Lex Legion

 

Artist:  Lex Legion

Origin:  Sweden

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Hard Rock, Traditional Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Original line-up:

Nils K. Rue:  Lead Vocals

Andy La Rocque:  Guitars

Pete Blakk:  Guitars

Hal Patino:  Bass

Mikkey Dee:  Drums

Lex Legion is a Scandinavian Heavy Metal Supergroup, formed in 2026 by Nils K. rue (Lead Vocals Ex Pagan's Mind), Andy La Rocque (Guitars Ex King Diamond), Pete Blakk (Gutars Ex King Diamond), Hal Patino (Bass Ex King Diamond) and Mikkey Dee (Drums Ex King Diamond, Motorhead, Scorpions).

Title:  Lex Legion (2026)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Hard Rock, Traditional Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Label:  MNRK Heavy

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

 1.  Sleep Eternally (3:54)

 2.  Gypsy Tears (3:57)

 3.  When The Stars Align (3:51)

 4.  (I Am) the Resurrected (4:26)

 5.  Lost Inside (3:34)

 6.  Dreams Of Darkness (4:27)

 7.  Saviours (4:03)

 8.  Life Eternal (3:25)

 9.  Far Away (2:54)

Personnel:

Nils K. Rue:  Lead Vocals

Andy La Rocque:  Guitars

Pete Blakk:  Guitars

Hal Patino:  Bass

Mikkey Dee:  Drums

Lex Legion is the debut album by Lex Legion, released on June 12, 2026 by MNRK Heavy.  Excellent Album.

Leaves' Eyes

 

Artist:  Leaves' Eyes

Origin:  Ludwigsburg, Germany

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal, Gothic Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Original line-up:

Liv Kristine Espenaes:  Lead Vocals

Alexander Krull:  Keyboards, Unclean Vocals

Thomas Bauer:  Guitars, Bass

Mathias Roderer:  Guitars

Chris Lukhaup:  Bass

Martin Schmidt:  Drums

Leaves' Eyes is a German Symphonic Metal Band from Ludwigsburg, formed in 2003 by Liv Kristine (Lead Vocals Ex Theatre Of Tragedy) and Alexander Krull (Keyboards Ex Atrocity), along with Thonas Bauer (Guitar, Bass), Mathias Roderer (Guitar), Chris Lukhaup (Bass), and Martin Schmidt (Drums).  In 2016, Liv Kristine left the band and replaced by Elina Siirala.

Title:  Myths Of Fate (2026)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal, Gothic Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Label:  AFM

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Forged By Fire (4:43)

 2.  Realm Of Dark Waves (4:58)

 3.  Who Wants To Live Forever (4:25)

 4.  Hammer Of The Gods (4:34)

 5.  In Eternity (3:39)

 6.  Fear The Serpent (4:30)

 7.  Goddess Of The Night (4:19)

 8.  Sons Of Triglav (4:55)

 9.  Elder Spirit (3:49)

10. Einherjar (5:12)

11. Sail With The Dead (4:42)

Personnel:

Elina Silrala:  Clean Vocals

Alexander Krull:  Growled Vocals, Keyboards, Samples, Programming

Mick Richter:  Guitar, Choir Vocals

Luc Gebhardt:  Guitar, Bass

Joris Nijenhuis:  Drums, Choir Vocals

Additional Musicians:

Ivan Ferenc:  Choir Vocals

Uwe Fichtner:  Choir Vocals

Thomas Roth:  Nyckelharps on Track 5

Lee-Sophie Fischer:   Fiddle on Track 5

Igor Gorewicz:  Additional Vocals on Track 5

Marcin Slezmir:  Additional Vocals on Track 5

Myths Of Fate is the ninth studio album by Leaves' Eyes, originally released on March 26, 2024 by AFM, remastered and reissued on January 15, 2026 by AFM.

Edge of Sanity

 

Artist:  Edge Of Sanity

Origin:  Finspang, Sweden

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Progressive Death Metal, Death Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Original line-up:

Dan Swano:  Vocals, Keyboards, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Andreas Axelsson:  Guitar, Vocals

Sami Nerberg:  Guitar

Anders Lindberg:  Bass

Benny Larsson:  Drums

Edge Of Sanity was a Swedish Death Metal Band from Finspang, formed in 1969 by Dan Swano (Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar, Bass, Drums), Andreas Axelsson (Guitar, Vocals), Sami Nerberg (Guitar), Anders Lindberg (Bass), and Benny Larsson (Drums).

Title:  Nothing But Death Remains (2024)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Progressive Death Metal, Death Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Label:  Century Media

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:  Remaster 2024

 1.  Tales... (6:06)

 2.  Human Aberration (3:38)

 3.  Maze Of Existence (Epidemic Reign Part I) (4:17)

 4.  The Dead (3:54)

Side B:  Remaster 2024

 1.  Decepted By The Cross (3:50)

 2.  Angel Of Distress (3:28)

 3.  Impulsive Necroplasma (Epidemic Reign Part II) (3:05)

 4.  Immortal Souls (3:35)

Personnel:

Dan Swano:  Vocals, Keyboards

Andreas Axelsson:  Electric Guitar

Sami Nerberg:  Electric Guitar

Anders Lindberg:  Bass

Benny Larsson:  Drums

Nothing But Death Remains is the debut studio album by Edge Of Sanity, originally released on July 9, 1991 by Black Mark Production, remastered and reissued on August 23, 2024 by Century Media.  180 Gram Vinyl.

Amorphis

 

Artist:  Amorphis
Origin:  Helsinki, Finland
Genre:  Progressive Metal, Scandinavian Metal, Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Folk Metal, Heavy Metal

Original line-up:

Esa Holopainen:  Lead Guitar
Tomi Kolvusaari:  Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Olli-Pekka Laine:  Bass
Jan Rechberger:  Drums

Amorphis is a Finnish Heavy Metal Band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 1990 by Jan Rechberger (Drums), Tomi Kolvusaari (Guitar), Esa Holopainen (Guitar), and Olli-Pekka Laine (Bass).  Initially, the band was played Death Metal style, but later playing  other Genres, including Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, and Folk Metal.

Title:   Halo (2022)

Genre:  Progressive Metal, Scandinavian Metal, Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Folk Metal, Heavy Metal

Label:  Atomic Fire

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Northwards (5:30)

 2.  On The Dark Waters (4:47)

 3.  The Moon  (5:57)

 4.  Windmane (4:49)

 5.  A New Land (4:36)

 6.  When The Gods Came (4:57)

 7.  Seven Roads Come Together (5:38)

 8.  War (5:24)

 9.  Halo (4:40)

10. The Wolf (4:36)

11. My Name Is Night (feat. Petronella Nettemalm) (4:43)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Northwards (5:30)

 2.  On The Dark Waters (4:47)

 3.  The Moon  (5:57)

Side B:

 1.  Windmane (4:49)

 2.  A New Land (4:36)

 3.  When The Gods Came (4:57)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Seven Roads Come Together (5:38)

 2.  War (5:24)

 3.  Halo (4:40)

Side D:

 1.  The Wolf (4:36)

 2.  My Name Is Night (feat. Petronella Nettemalm) (4:43)

Personnel:

Tomi Joutsen:  Vocals

Esa Holopainen:  Guitar

Tomi Koivusaari:  Guitar

Santeri Kallio:  Keyboards

Olli-Pekka Laine:  Bass

Jan Rechberger:  Drums

Halo is the 14th studio album by Amorphis, released on February 11, 2022 by Atomic Fire, including the latest hit single "The Moon".  Great Songs, Great Music and Powerful Vocals.

Screamer

Artist:   Screamer
Origin:   Ljungby, Kronoberg, Sweden
Genre:   Heavy Metal, Scandinavian Metal

Original line-up:

Henrik Petersson:   Drums
Anton Fingal:   Guitar
Martin Hallberg:  Guitar
Christoffer Svensson:  Bass, Vocals

Screamer are a Swedish Heavy Metal Band from Ljungby, Kronoberg, Sweden, formed in 2009 by Henrik Petersson  (Drums Ex Erottica, Night), Anton Fingal (Guitar), Marin Hallberg (Guitar), and Christoffer Svensson (Bass, Vocals).

Title:  Highway Of Heroes  (2020)
Genre:   Heavy Metal, Scandinavian Metal
Label:  Sign Records
Rating:   *****

Format:   LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Intro
 2.  Ride On
 3.  Shadow Hunter
 4.  Rider Of Death
 5.  Sacrifice

Side B:

 1.  Halo
 2.  Highway Of Heroes
 3.  Out Of The Dark
 4.  Towers Of Babylon
 5.  Caught In Lies

Personnel:

Andreas Wikstrom:  Vocals
Anton Fingal:  Guitars
Dejan Rosic:   Guitars
Fredrik Sevensson Carlstrom:  Bass
Henrik Petersson:  Drums

Highway Of Heroes is the fourth studio album by Screamer, released on February 7, 2020 by Sign Records.  The entire album contains 10 tracks of Heavy Metal influenced from the best part of the 70's and 80's.