Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The new album from Polish band Scarlet Circus, titled Roof Of The World, is the highly anticipated work that consolidates the band's style in hard 'n' heavy with progressive touches and elements of classic metal. Released on January 20, 2026, the album has already generated euphoria among fans of traditional and progressive metal, especially after the early release of the title track as a single. The band is described as a Polish hard 'n' heavy/prog metal project, and Karol Skórski appears to be the creative core. There are no clear mentions of recent lineup changes in the available materials, but this is the team credited on the lead single.
The recording was done at Maq Records in Wojkowice, Poland, with mixing and mastering by Maciej Stach. This reflects the current Scarlet Circus lineup for the Roof Of The World album, which maintains the hard 'n' heavy style with progressive influences.
The song "Roof of the World" stands out as a moody composition (more introspective and atmospheric), but one that maintains the band's characteristic heavy feel. Written by Karol Skórski, the track features powerful riffs, intense vocals with considerable emotional range, dynamic changes typical of prog metal, and an epic feel that combines heaviness with a captivating melody. The band described the song as "a little moody, but still hard n heavy," suggesting that the album balances darker, more reflective moments with bursts of energy and memorable solos.
The overall sound of Scarlet Circus is reminiscent of influences from bands like Iron Maiden, Queensrÿche, Dream Theater (in their more melodic vein), and classic European heavy metal, but with its own identity: modern production, but without losing the old-school spirit of the genre. Roof Of The World is expected to explore themes of overcoming challenges, vastness (the title evokes the "roof of the world," possibly the Himalayas or a metaphor for lofty achievements), introspection, and inner strength, all wrapped in complex structures and memorable choruses.
As it is still a recent release, it points to a mature, ambitious album that should appeal to both longtime fans of the band and new listeners who enjoy melodic and progressive metal with attitude.
MEMBERS
Karol Skórski — guitars (electric and acoustic), keyboards (main composer)
Gerard Gulgulian — vocals
Bartłomiej Dębowski — bass
Michał Kośmider — drums
TRACKLIST
1. At Dawn | 00:00
2. Wings of Steel and Fire | 01:10
3. The Last Mercenary | 07:25
4. Land of a Dreamer | 12:38
5. Black Death | 17:30
6. Sanity | 23:56
7. Roof of the World | 27:53
8. A Day Before the War | 36:34
9. Lament for the Sleeping | 43:49
10. Homecoming | 53:52
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: scarletcircusband.bandcamp.com/album/scarlet
Facebook: facebook.com/scarletcircusofficial
Spotify: open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/7n3pc3tmQoXuQYWYH95UUZ
YouTube: youtube.com/@ScarletCircusOfficial
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Scarlet Circus. All rights reserved to Scarlet Circus. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
The physical CDs (in acrylic cases) will be available at the end of February 2026 and will be sold through Bandcamp and their Facebook fan page.
#scarletcircus #heavymetal #hardrock
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The new album from Polish band Scarlet Circus, titled Roof Of The World, is the highly anticipated work that consolidates the band's style in hard 'n' heavy with progressive touches and elements of classic metal. Released on January 20, 2026, the album has already generated euphoria among fans of traditional and progressive metal, especially after the early release of the title track as a single. The band is described as a Polish hard 'n' heavy/prog metal project, and Karol Skórski appears to be the creative core. There are no clear mentions of recent lineup changes in the available materials, but this is the team credited on the lead single.
The recording was done at Maq Records in Wojkowice, Poland, with mixing and mastering by Maciej Stach. This reflects the current Scarlet Circus lineup for the Roof Of The World album, which maintains the hard 'n' heavy style with progressive influences.
The song "Roof of the World" stands out as a moody composition (more introspective and atmospheric), but one that maintains the band's characteristic heavy feel. Written by Karol Skórski, the track features powerful riffs, intense vocals with considerable emotional range, dynamic changes typical of prog metal, and an epic feel that combines heaviness with a captivating melody. The band described the song as "a little moody, but still hard n heavy," suggesting that the album balances darker, more reflective moments with bursts of energy and memorable solos.
The overall sound of Scarlet Circus is reminiscent of influences from bands like Iron Maiden, Queensrÿche, Dream Theater (in their more melodic vein), and classic European heavy metal, but with its own identity: modern production, but without losing the old-school spirit of the genre. Roof Of The World is expected to explore themes of overcoming challenges, vastness (the title evokes the "roof of the world," possibly the Himalayas or a metaphor for lofty achievements), introspection, and inner strength, all wrapped in complex structures and memorable choruses.
As it is still a recent release, it points to a mature, ambitious album that should appeal to both longtime fans of the band and new listeners who enjoy melodic and progressive metal with attitude.
MEMBERS
Karol Skórski — guitars (electric and acoustic), keyboards (main composer)
Gerard Gulgulian — vocals
Bartłomiej Dębowski — bass
Michał Kośmider — drums
TRACKLIST
1. At Dawn | 00:00
2. Wings of Steel and Fire | 01:10
3. The Last Mercenary | 07:25
4. Land of a Dreamer | 12:38
5. Black Death | 17:30
6. Sanity | 23:56
7. Roof of the World | 27:53
8. A Day Before the War | 36:34
9. Lament for the Sleeping | 43:49
10. Homecoming | 53:52
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: scarletcircusband.bandcamp.com/album/scarlet
Facebook: facebook.com/scarletcircusofficial
Spotify: open.spotify.com/intl-pt/artist/7n3pc3tmQoXuQYWYH95UUZ
YouTube: youtube.com/@ScarletCircusOfficial
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Scarlet Circus. All rights reserved to Scarlet Circus. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
The physical CDs (in acrylic cases) will be available at the end of February 2026 and will be sold through Bandcamp and their Facebook fan page.
#scarletcircus #heavymetal #hardrock
⚡️PROMOTION - Promote new independent bands or the publication of albums that have already been released in previous years that deserve to be highlighted. 🔇Please let me know by commenting the video if you're seen in the video or own the copyright and don't like my promotion! Ofcourse I'll pull down the video if you ask! It's all done for the love of your music!
