On the 27th February 2026, Dying Victims Productions will release the highly anticipated second album from Finland’s Chalice, “Divine Spear,” available internationally on CD and vinyl LP formats.

Formed in Helsinki in 2016, Chalice have swiftly established themselves as a beacon of esoteric heavy metal. With members connected to bands such as Ranger, Satan’s Fall and Vincent Revenge, the group first unveiled a demo in 2017 followed by an EP in 2019, before delivering their acclaimed debut album “Trembling Crown” in 2020. That record showcased a dramatic and dynamic style which earned widespread recognition.

Now Chalice return with “Divine Spear,” a work that surpasses their debut in scope and ambition. True to its name, the album is a finely honed creation that reveals layers of sonic and emotional depth. Forged in the harsh Finnish winter, the record refines the band’s elegant approach, blending the spirit of classic European heavy metal with cinematic progressive elements and the sombre atmosphere of northern melancholy. While some passages unfold with patience, rewarding attentive listeners, the album ultimately paints a vivid landscape of light and shadow, pushing beyond the boundaries of the so‑called new wave of traditional metal.

Highlights include striking transitions into cleaner, quieter territory, heightening the drama that defined their first album. Chalice demonstrate masterful control of their craft, using their formidable skills to create awe‑inspiring compositions that invite listeners to immerse themselves fully in the narrative flow.

With production that is both crisp and natural, “Divine Spear” achieves a sound that is powerful yet warm, diving deeper than appearances suggest. Chalice continue to raise the banner of heavy metal high, offering a record that is as commanding as it is captivating.

Cover art and track listing are as follows:

Track listing for Chalice (Finland)’s Divine Spear
1. Mare Imbrium
2. Dwell of a Stellar Trance
3. Hollow Curtain
4. The Pact
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6. The Divine Spear
7. Empyrean Liturgy
8. In From the Cold
9. Alioth

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