- April 30th, 2026 –
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“The grasp of her talons brings gloam to the light”
A second piece of STORMKEEP‘s upcoming album The Nocturnes of Iswylm has been revealed. Check out the new song “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” on all streaming platforms, YouTube and Bandcamp available now!
Founded in Denver, Colorado in 2017, STORMKEEP have become one of the spearheads of contemporary symphonic black metal. From the beginning, the band’s work has been defined by a clear sense of identity: melodic, atmospheric, and rooted in the genre’s classic tradition, while shaped by their own fantasy-driven world and narrative approach.
Their first official release, the “Galdrum” EP, arrived in 2020 and quickly established STORMKEEP as a band with a distinctive vision. One year later, their debut album “Tales Of Othertime” expanded that world further, earning the band strong recognition within the international black metal underground and placing them among the most notable new names in the field.
Now signed to Vesperian, STORMKEEP return with their second full-length album, “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm“. Continuing the story first opened on “Tales Of Othertime“, the record further develops the band’s self-described black metal symphonia: a blend of grandeur, medieval atmosphere, and fantastical storytelling, carried by precise songwriting and a strong sense of place.
Produced by the band together with Michael Zech, known for his work with SECRETS OF THE MOON, DARK FORTRESS, and THE RUINS OF BEVERAST, and mastered by Arthur Rizk, whose credits include BLOOD INCANTATION, POWER TRIP, and WORM, “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” presents STORMKEEP‘s vision with clarity and depth. The cover artwork was created by Simon Bisley, whose unmistakable visual language adds another striking layer to the world of the album. Additional extensive artwork was created by Valnoir, known for his work with ULVER, PARADISE LOST, AMORPHIS, and more.
Following the late March release of the first single, “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh“, STORMKEEP have now also released the second single, “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism“. It offers another view into “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” and underlines the band’s position at the forefront of modern symphonic black metal: traditional in spirit, carefully crafted, and fully committed to the world they have built.
Also, today starts the pre-order for the new album which is available in the following formats/versions:
• Download/streaming
• Standard CD in Jewelcase
• Limited CD Box incl. Digipak, double-sided poster, 4 photo cards and 20-page booklet with additional art
• Tape (300 copies) – only available through mailorder, Bandcamp and the Vesperian webstore
• LP with booklet with extensive artwork in the following vinyl variants:
+ Black
+ Violet (500 copies) – exclusive for Europe
+ Dark-green ripple (700 copies) – exclusive for Europe
+ Green (500 copies) – exclusive for North America
+ Blue marble (700 copies) – exclusive for North America
+ Color-in-color (300 copies) – exclusive for Bandcamp Europe and the Vesperian webstore
+ Galaxy 2 color (300 copies) – exclusive for Bandcamp North America
Click HERE to find all versions and availability.
Watch/Hear the new single “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” and previously released single “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh” HERE.
The Nocturnes Of Iswylm Track Listing:
01. The Taste of Immortal Blood
02. The Black Dragons of Iswylm
03. Saccharine Subjugation
04. Imperious Sanguine Eroticism
05. Echoes in the Vasts of Sequestration
06. Carnal Tapestries of Nailtorn Flesh
07. Ballad of a Fallen Star
Stormkeep is:
Otheyn Vermithrax: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
Apokteino: Guitar
Nebula Husk: Bass
Lord Dahthar: Keyboards
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