When Destiny’s Requiem first emerged with The Rose in April 2025, they whispered into the void — a new symphonic force ready to rise. Now, as the veil thins on Samhain (October 31, 2025), the band returns with their long-awaited second album, The Blade, a cinematic and soul-stirring continuation of their mythic saga.
Fusing symphonic metal, gothic rock, and cinematic storytelling, The Blade is more than just a follow-up — it’s a declaration. As the band writes:
“From the bloom of the Rose, we draw the Blade, and from shadowed steel we speak.”
A Concept Album That Cuts Deep
Across fifteen tracks, The Blade explores a world where fate, rebellion, and redemption collide. From the orchestral tension of The Unsung Protectors to the haunting lament of Armageddon Lullaby, every song unfolds like a chapter in a dark fantasy epic.
The album’s sonic palette is rich with emotion and atmosphere — massive guitars, thunderous percussion, cinematic strings, and Halo’s commanding vocals weaving together a sound that feels both ancient and futuristic. Fans of Nightwish, Within Temptation, or Epica will find familiar power here, but Destiny’s Requiem pushes their storytelling further, crafting an immersive universe around their music.
The Band Behind the Sound
For the first time, Destiny’s Requiem reveals the names behind the myth.
- Halo, the Wretched Angel – Vocals, Frontwoman
- Confessor – Bass
- Soulsucker – Drums
- Shredder – Lead Guitar
- Trickster – Keyboards & Piano
- Ralea – Violin & Strings
Together, they form a collective of sound and story — blending the heaviness of metal with the emotional resonance of classical composition. This combination gives The Blade its unique identity: dark yet transcendent, fierce yet beautifully human.
Featured Songs: “Battle of Project Phoenix” & “Our Anthem”
Among the fifteen songs, two singles stand as the album’s centerpiece.
“Battle of Project Phoenix” captures the chaos of vision and will — a war between rival forces as a rescue mission unfolds to save the hybrids from being weaponized. The track’s cinematic scope and dramatic guitar work make it one of the most powerful symphonic metal anthems of the year.
“Our Anthem,” meanwhile, is a proclamation of identity. Each member’s name is sung into legend, turning the band’s formation into myth. It’s both a reveal and a ritual — a moment where Destiny’s Requiem steps fully into the light.
Tracklist Overview
- The Unsung Protectors
- A Witch Betrayed: The Folly of Man
- Cella and Her Azure Flames
- Dreams of Balance Lost
- Armageddon Lullaby
- Fatebreakers
- Evanora of the Abyss
- The Snowfield Memorial Evermore
- A Fated Duel
- Avenging Angels
- The Herald of Destinies
- War in Faery
- Mad Scientist Risen
- Battle of Project Phoenix
- Our Anthem
A Requiem for the Modern Age
With The Blade, Destiny’s Requiem cements their place among the next generation of cinematic and symphonic metal artists. It’s an album born from myth, driven by emotion, and sharpened by purpose — a requiem for dreamers, fighters, and those who refuse to surrender to fate.
As Samhain approaches and the veil between worlds grows thin, one truth remains clear: Destiny’s Requiem has drawn the Blade, and the sound will echo long after the final note fades.
Release Date: October 31, 2025 (Samhain)
*Available on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp.
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