EDENBRIDGE – Set The Dark On Fire (2026) *HQ*
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With their blend of mystery and elegance, Austrian Symphonic Metallers EDENBRIDGE have slowly been carving their place in this genre. They are due to release their latest album ”Set The Dark On Fire” in a matter of days. On this new production, they have gone in a heavier direction with their sound while remaining true to their melodic style that has secured them many listeners over the years.
The album opens dramatically with The Ghostship Diaries; it lures the listener into a world that EDENBRIDGE has created for us, and we all want to join this. Within this track, we can hear the heavy (but in control) approach for the first time, and you can tell that they have stuck to their core sound, mainly due to the incredible multi-layering in the chorus.
Our Place Among The Stars is one of the most mindful tracks I have had the pleasure of coming across in recent time. It slows things down with its immersive guitar riffs and sweeping rhythms that you can get lost in. This also provides a nostalgic trip to those hazy summer days. The best way to listen to this track is to relax, take a deep breath, and soak up everything this track has to offer. It deserves your undivided attention.
Bonded By The Light is the ballad of the album, and it is stunning. This one particularly showcases Sabine Edelsbacher’s vocal range beautifully. At first, Lighthouse reminded me strongly of MYRATH. This was due to the mystery, elegance and heaviness it offered up. It’s also full of delight, wonder and majesty, the type to take you to a far off land and allow you to escape for those few moments. The melodic guitar solo and powerful vocal ensemble were the cherries on top of this majestic track.
Symphonic and Power Metal fans will rejoice at the four part closer Spark Of The Everflame. Each part is different to each other yet they all form together incredibly well.
Let Time Begin brings the dramatic flair that reminds me of QUEEN’s Death On Two Legs. The opening riff in The Winding Road To Evermore the is heavy and dark, adding the symphonic elements amplifies that energy even further. Per Aspera Ad Astra gives us hope with a sinister twist, keeping us on our toes. Where It Ends, Where It Starts is a grand conclusion that brings it all together.
Set The Dark On Fire is a remarkable album that will take you on an incredible journey. It also shows that EDENBRIDGE are a band to be checking out and keeping your ears out for. It provides that morale boost for longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Highly Recommended
01. The Ghostship Diaries
02. Cosmic Embrace
03. Where The Wild Things Are
04. Tears Of The Prophets
05. Our Place Among The Stars
06. Set The Dark On Fire
07. Bonded By The Light
08. Divine Dawn Reveal
09. Lighthouse
10. Spark Of The Everflame – Let Time Begin
11. Spark Of The Everflame – The Winding Road To Evermore
12. Spark Of The Everflame – Per Aspera Ad Astra
13. Spark Of The Everflame – Where It Ends, Is Where It Starts
Sabine Edelsbacher – vocals
Arne “Lanvall” Stockhammer – guitars, keyboards
Johannes Jungreithmeier – drums
Stefan Gimpl – bass
Sven Sevens – guitar
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