Release date: November 14, 2025
Review
Empty and Hollow opens the album with a thunderstorm and beautiful, thought provoking acoustic guitars. Soon enough vocals drift in soft and touching, moving nicely with the guitars. A short track but a great little intro to the album.
The Truth (Was a Lie) comes punching its way in, fully charged and raging. Storming riffs and galloping drum ideas are plentiful here with rich commanding vocal ideas. There are keys in the background introducing some great ideas providing some texture to the song. There are some moments where there is a lot going on and some bits don’t sound right especially on the chorus. It just sounded odd and I am unsure if that is the mix or the choice of ideas. Apart from the choruses the rest of song sounds excellent and provides a great start to the album!
The Fading Light rings out with big chords, melodic guitar work and tumbling drums before we transition into a walking pace style section. And as things progress forward I just feel like I am in a fantasy video game. Everything feels very bright and uplifting which. Soon enough the pace picks up rolling into some double kick where I just want to grab a sword and raise it high. Throughout the track changes between tempos keeping things exciting and interesting. But i think the choruses are a highlight as they sound pretty epic. The breakdown takes a turn adding a bit or a darker tone to the song. I can imagine a hero walking into an ancient tempo ready to go up against a nasty villain. And the next section feels like a choice between a boss battle or play it safe. The rest of the song continues that warm fiery tone.
Doomed to Fall Forever feels like your flying just above the pits of a fiery inferno on the back of a winged beast. It feels dark and gloomy and the unusual drum pattern locked in with the bass and guitars only adds to this feeling. I love the huge mid tempo stomping and group shouts of “We, fall” that follow.I am sure some crowd participation If they perform this live will come about. The song continues rumbling forward and adds moments of peculiar synth ideas that lingers but that doesn’t take away from the song. Then there are kick stomps, big snare rolls and experimental lead licks. The vocals weave in and out playing with some delicate piano notes. Either way everything sounds colossal and is a delight to the ears. The lead guitar work is excellent and the structure of the song is truly well written leaving no time for boredom.
Sorrow Feeds The Silence feels like your soaring through the skies at a million miles an hour. Quick picking rhythm work and rolling synths that latch on reminds you that you are flying on wings of steel. The pace after an almighty intro eventually slows right down. One thing I have come to notice is that the album tracks are all quite long. And I am unsure if that is a good or bad thing. Either way I am enjoying this record. There are so many great ideas that crawl into my mind and grab my attention. The intro ideas soon return before we transition into more epic passages where drums cascade, guitar riffs can be personified as if they are giants staring down at you. Later on though around the five minute mark there is an excellent mid tempo section that i thoroughly enjoyed. Beyond this the Intro ideas return once again before moving to a slower and darker outro section that rounds the song out nicely.
In The Shadows enters trudging through the darkness pulling the cobwebs out the way before we reach the lonesome bass twangs that help moves things into the next section. Things feel a bit more mellow than previous tracks and to be honest it is nice to have a song that is not as wild. It helps the record to breathe. Some of the vocal choices are unusual and not entirely convincing, but the song regains pace with bursts of power and strong melodic ideas. It does not quite match the impact of previous tracks, even with standout moments like the twinkling synth touches and big choruses. The structure feels slightly pieced together, and a few ideas wear thin with repetition. A solid track but nothing stand out.
When Dreams Die comes in full of menace! Huge chugging rhythm’s and a spiralling lead guitar open things up. And the tone continues with the instruments smashing things up before the pace picks up. There is play between tempos and some interesting moments where things slow down and pianos are introduced, creating a sense of deep feelings and emotions. A chaotic little solo comes half way though before moving into an upbeat and uplifting section that keeps things moving along. Once again the music changes and injects a faster uptempo instrumental section with some great little harmonies whizzing around before returning to earlier ideas heard in the song. The piano section which I believe is the chorus returns once again before the heaviness and menace of the intro returns to take the sing out.
We Don’t Belong (feat. Stephanie Lussier) is nine minutes long so I am curious if the length will do it justice or not! It opens with a beautiful and soft piano passage which i am loving. Soon enough the guitars sail into view playing some very heartfelt licks. I get the feeling that this song will be tipping to more of a ballad approach, something more soft and warming. The vocals come in and trickle along on top of the music. Sweet acoustics sing in the background for both Andy and Stephanie before some power comes flooding in with electrified guitars. They sing their hearts out accompanied by driving rhythms and slow punchy bass and drum lines. The first 4 minutes follow this elegant approach before the song transitions introducing more of a bouncy and uptempo feel. Kick-snare patterns flicking between heavy chugging, squealing rhythms take control of the song. Not to mention weaving lead licks that heighten a sense of interest and curiosity.
Stephanie and Andy come back in with vocals in higher registers, adding some excitement and intensity to the song. This drops down for a brief moment to a slower pace where there is a focus on the music before we get a little synth solo to mix things up. The vocals come back on top of galloping drums and heroic guitar riffs. I do like that the song has this ever changing mix of ideas that certainly doe not feel like sections stitched together. Soon enough we reach the last part of the song where Andy and Stephanie sing together and it all just feels very magnificent. Especially the last part where it is just the vocals!
Forever Hollow is the outro track and at just over one minute twenty it follows in a similar way to how the intro played out. This time it is a bed of gentle piano notes with mostly harmonised leads singing out over the top. The single lead guitar has its moments and is a joy to listen to. All in all it rounds of the album nicely.
Conclusion
The album delivers a vivid and immersive experience, packed with cinematic flourishes, thunderous riffs, and emotional depth. Each track builds its own world, whether it’s the galloping intensity of “The Truth (Was a Lie),” the fantasy-laced brightness of “The Fading Light,” or the infernal stomp of “Doomed to Fall Forever.” There is a strong sense of storytelling throughout, with tempo shifts and layered instrumentation that keep things engaging.
However, the album’s length begins to feel excessive. Many tracks stretch well beyond the five-minute mark, and while the ambition is admirable, not every song justifies its runtime. A tighter edit could have helped maintain momentum and impact. There are also a few patchy and questionable moments, particularly in “In The Shadows” and parts of “The Truth (Was a Lie),” where ideas feel either underdeveloped or oddly mixed, disrupting the flow.
Despite these flaws, the record remains a rewarding listen. Its highs are genuinely stirring, and the band’s ability to blend grandeur with grit makes for a compelling sonic journey. With a bit more restraint and polish, this could have been truly exceptional.
TheNwothm Score: 8/10
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