SIRENIA Into The Night ( Official Video), Napalm Records

Order Arcane Astral Aeons here: Directed, filmed and edit by Owe Lingvall Two years after Dim Days Of Dolor mastermind Morten Veland presents the ninth Sirenia album: Arcane Astral Aeons once more reflects the Norwegians love for title alliterations and succeeds in infusing the darkest night with the brightest colors. Who could resist a symphonic, unbridled opener like In Styx Embrace Singer Emmanuelle Zoldans ethereal mezzosoprano voice connects all 11 varied and spirited compositions: the insanely melodic Into The Night impressively showcases her abilities and flows into the catchy Love Like Cyanide thats not even afraid to employ a small handful of black metal trademarks. Danish producer legend Jacob Hansen managed to harmonize Sirenias more soothing side with edgy metal sounds and delivers a perfectly balanced wild ride. The most compelling release so far courtesy of Morten Veland