Symphonic power metal troupe, Valkyrie’s Fire, have officially unleashed the new music video for “Burning Sky.” Directed by ProMotion LLC, the track features a guest vocal performance from Mikael Sehlin,  frontman of Swedish metallers, Amaranthe. This is the first single taken from their upcoming full-length, Out of Darkness, due on September 18, via Eclipse Records.  Watch it below.

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By blending high-concept storytelling with a fierce, multi-vocal delivery, the video captures the sheer auditory scale of the track while introducing global audiences to the next evolution of American symphonic metal.

Musically, the track delivers a unique fusion of melodic power metal and aggressive metalcore elements, a combination that heavily relies on a dynamic three-vocal assault. The operatic excellence of Bettie Floyd and the refined harmonies of Adam Sanders lock seamlessly with the savage, roaring growls of Sehlin, creating a massive wall of sound.

This vocal interplay elevates the composition, which guitarist Joey Grimaldi meticulously crafted to establish a darker, more majestic atmosphere. Lyrically, “Burning Sky” approaches historical and biblical imagery from a captivating, theatrical storytelling perspective. The visual aesthetic of the music video heavily relies on a muted, desaturated color palette to amplify the raw emotional gravity of the performances. Fire serves as a central symbolic element throughout the video, visually puncturing the gloom to represent resilience, vengeance, and rebirth amid total desolation.

Valkyrie’s Fire, a symphonic power metal sextet, is set to redefine the American landscape of the genre with their debut full-length album, Out of Darkness. The album serves as a sophisticated evolution of the band’s melodic foundations. Produced and engineered by Joey Grimaldi, the record boasts a polished, sonic profile that equals the European giants of the genre.

The visual identity of the project is equally prestigious, featuring cover art by the legendary Jan Yrlund, whose portfolio includes iconic designs for Battle Beast, Manowar and Delain. A central pillar of the album is the towering track “Burning Sky”, which features a guest appearance by Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe. Sehlin, who also lent his expertise to the mastering of the album, provides a gritty vocal contrast to the soaring symphonic arrangements.

The song explores the harrowing endurance of the human spirit through historical and biblical lenses. While “Burning Sky” offers aggressive intensity, “Cascade” invites the listener into a more atmospheric experience. The song depicts the transition from dusk to night, focusing on the clarity of the cosmos as constellations emerge from the gloom.

Conversely, “Evermore” takes inspiration from the melancholic works of Edgar Allan Poe. Unlike the traditional gloom associated with The Raven, Valkyrie’s Fire reinterprets the narrative as a journey through grief toward a place of hope. Out of Darkness positions Valkyrie’s Fire as a formidable contemporary to bands like Epica, Within Temptation and Nightwish. By blending the grandiosity of European symphonic metal with the sharp production values of the modern Nashville metal scene, the band has created a debut that feels both timeless and urgent.

Out of Darkness tracklisting
01 In Spirit, In Shadow
02 Evermore
03 Valkyrie’s Fire
04 Cascade
05 Burning Sky (featuring Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe)
06 Shattered
07 I See the Angels Fly
08 Skylark
09 Labyrinth
10 Bone and Thorn
11 Dark Moon
12 Nocturne
13 I Will Rise Again

Nashville’s Valkyrie’s Fire bridges European grandiosity and American grit into a definitive symphonic power metal sound. Blending dual-vocal harmonies, heavy instrumentation, and orchestral depth, the award-winning band draws comparisons to Nightwish and Epica. Following their debut EP Ascension in 2024 (Eclipse Records), they now drop their 13-track full-length album Out of Darkness, a monumental journey through grief, history, and cosmic beauty.

Valkyrie’s Fire is:
Bettie Floyd – Vocals
Adam Sanders – Vocals
Joey Grimaldi – Guitar
Ryan Metroka – Drums
Dave Hale – Bass
Salem Belladonna – Keys, cello