Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The new album from Swedish band Vandor, *The Ember Eye Part II: The Portal of Truth*, released today, January 30, 2026, represents the band's third studio album and arrives as a direct and ambitious continuation of the narrative begun in previous works.
It is an epic concept album in the best Nordic melodic power metal style, with a strong emphasis on cinematic storytelling, grandiose melodies, and a production that balances heaviness, speed, and emotion. The band describes the album as their most formidable and epic work to date, mixing heavy riffs of classic heavy metal with soaring choruses, symphonic elements, and a sense of heroic/fantastic journey.
The album was mixed and mastered by Rafael Rodríguez at Metalworx Music Studio, and the impressive artwork is the creation of artist Nele Diel — elements that reinforce the immersive and visually powerful atmosphere of the "The Ember Eye" concept.
The sound bears the typical signature of Swedish power metal: fast melodic guitars, powerful and captivating vocals, accelerated drums, and arrangements that transition between more intense moments and emotional/elevated passages. Many fans and initial reviews point out that the album refines what the band already did well (catchy melodies + speed), but elevates the level of epicness and conceptual cohesion — some are already calling it their best work.
Available on CD jewel case (with possible exclusive bonus tracks on the physical version), digital, and platforms such as Bandcamp, Spotify, and Qobuz. If you enjoy bands like Nocturnal Rites, Beast in Black, Galneryus, or the more melodic side of European power metal, this album is practically mandatory for 2026. An open portal to epic truths in metal form — Vandor delivers it all!
MEMBERS
Alve Bjerde - Bass
See also: On the Altar
Jack L. Stroem - Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing)
See also: ex-Lancer, Squared
Vide Bjerde - Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (lead)
See also: ex-On the Altar
Viktor Hakan - Drums (2024-present)
TRACKLIST
1. Turn to the Light | 00:00
2. Another Life | 04:54
3. Why Do I Remember Me? | 09:59
4. Portal of Truth | 14:13
5. Disease | 19:01
6. The Unhinged Shadow | 23:02
7. Last One of My Kind | 26:06
8. Further from the Light | 30:38
9. One with the Night | 31:41
10. Storm in My Heart | 36:52
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: vandorband.bandcamp.com
Deezer: deezer.com/us/album/84978572
Facebook: facebook.com/vandorband
Instagram: instagram.com/vandorband
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/24a7s0PbW61J9FuwyRQgqV
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC9EWavzQEPNnPheLXHUrlXQ
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Vandor. All rights reserved to Dragonforged Records. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#vandor #powermetal
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The new album from Swedish band Vandor, *The Ember Eye Part II: The Portal of Truth*, released today, January 30, 2026, represents the band's third studio album and arrives as a direct and ambitious continuation of the narrative begun in previous works.
It is an epic concept album in the best Nordic melodic power metal style, with a strong emphasis on cinematic storytelling, grandiose melodies, and a production that balances heaviness, speed, and emotion. The band describes the album as their most formidable and epic work to date, mixing heavy riffs of classic heavy metal with soaring choruses, symphonic elements, and a sense of heroic/fantastic journey.
The album was mixed and mastered by Rafael Rodríguez at Metalworx Music Studio, and the impressive artwork is the creation of artist Nele Diel — elements that reinforce the immersive and visually powerful atmosphere of the "The Ember Eye" concept.
The sound bears the typical signature of Swedish power metal: fast melodic guitars, powerful and captivating vocals, accelerated drums, and arrangements that transition between more intense moments and emotional/elevated passages. Many fans and initial reviews point out that the album refines what the band already did well (catchy melodies + speed), but elevates the level of epicness and conceptual cohesion — some are already calling it their best work.
Available on CD jewel case (with possible exclusive bonus tracks on the physical version), digital, and platforms such as Bandcamp, Spotify, and Qobuz. If you enjoy bands like Nocturnal Rites, Beast in Black, Galneryus, or the more melodic side of European power metal, this album is practically mandatory for 2026. An open portal to epic truths in metal form — Vandor delivers it all!
MEMBERS
Alve Bjerde - Bass
See also: On the Altar
Jack L. Stroem - Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing)
See also: ex-Lancer, Squared
Vide Bjerde - Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (lead)
See also: ex-On the Altar
Viktor Hakan - Drums (2024-present)
TRACKLIST
1. Turn to the Light | 00:00
2. Another Life | 04:54
3. Why Do I Remember Me? | 09:59
4. Portal of Truth | 14:13
5. Disease | 19:01
6. The Unhinged Shadow | 23:02
7. Last One of My Kind | 26:06
8. Further from the Light | 30:38
9. One with the Night | 31:41
10. Storm in My Heart | 36:52
SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: vandorband.bandcamp.com
Deezer: deezer.com/us/album/84978572
Facebook: facebook.com/vandorband
Instagram: instagram.com/vandorband
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/24a7s0PbW61J9FuwyRQgqV
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC9EWavzQEPNnPheLXHUrlXQ
COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Vandor. All rights reserved to Dragonforged Records. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.
#vandor #powermetal
⚡️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!
