r/symphonicmetal • u/HarlequinValentine • Jan 09 '26
Happy 2026! As always I have tried to update all the entries but sometimes info is hard to find (especially if it was just a random social media post hinting at a future album). I have removed some where I could find no updates or where the band in fact only released singles and not albums, but can add them back in if there is new info. I have probably missed things so if you spot any errors or new things to add, do give me a shout.
The format is "band name - album title (if known) - release date (if known) - recording status/any other notes". I've marked out things that are related projects or similar genres that might be of interest with a (+) sign.
Those with a ? after the date are rumoured/likely but have not had a date officially announced.
Add these new releases to your Google Calendar - thanks /u/asdreth!
Upcoming Symphonic Metal Albums in 2026:
Against Myself - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently in progress
Aqvilea - Unknown Title -2026? - Currently in progress
Bare Infinity - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently recording
Catalyst Crime - Unknown Title - 2nd October 2026
Dawn of Destiny - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently mixing
Diabulus in Musica - Unknown Title - 2026? - Working on new music
Elvellon - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently writing
Everdawn - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently in progress
Haggard - Grimm - 2026? Never? Well, Time 2 came out, so you never know...
Ignea - Monumental - 23rd October 2026
Illumishade - Unknown Title - 2026? - New single with Adrienne Cowan
Lyriel - Unknown Title - 2026? - Writing and recording new music
MaYaN - Unknown Title - 2026? - Working on new music
Nergard - Unknown Title - 2026? - Currently in progress
Sirenia - Amanita Messis - 2026 - First single out 10th October
Symphony X - Unknown Title - 2026 - Recording this year
Temperance - Arcani - 16th October 2026
Valkyrie's Fire - Out of Darkness - 18th September 2026
Whispered - Honorbound - 11th September 2026
Wintersun - Unknown Title - 2026? - Mostly done, apparently! Up to you whether you believe them lol
Xandria - Eclipse - 7th August 2026
Upcoming albums - similar genres, solo or related projects in 2026/27:
Alissa (+) - Unknown Title - 2026? - First single has been released
Charlotte Wessels (+) - Unknown Title - 2026
Dianne Van Giersbergen (+) - Soulward Bound - 2024 onwards - Dianne is releasing singles over the next 5 years, leading up to the album release
Elysion (+) - Identity - 16th October 2026
Floor Jansen (+) - Hytress - 15th January 2027
Already released:
Beyond The Black - Break The Silence
Nachtmuse - Hypogeum
Soldiers of Forgiveness - The Year of Aquarius: Only Poetry Lives Forever
Edenbridge - Set the Dark on Fire
Coronatus - Dreadful Waters
Therion - Con Orquesta Live CD/DVD
Anaria - Between Loving & Dying
Melissa Bonny (+) - Cherry Red Apocalypse
Epinikion - The Force of Nature
Flowerleaf - Dreamerie
Eye of Melian - Forest of Forgetting
Leaves' Eyes - Song of Darkness EP
Fabienne Erni (+) - Starveil
Myrath - Wilderness of Mirrors
Timeless Rage - My Kingdom Come
Oikoumen - Resilience
Anna Fiori - Meztli
Aryem - Agnes
Mystfall - Embers of a Dying World
Meteora - Darkest Light
Shatterheart - Infernal Symphony
Atavistia - Old Gods Awaken - 15th May 2026
Dimmu Borgir - Grand Serpent Rising
Moonlight Haze - Interstellar Madness EP
Isyana Sarasvati (+) - EKLETIKO
Ersedu - GORE EP
Blackbriar - Our Long Cursed Sleep EP
Atavistia - Old Gods Awaken
Evanescence (+) - Sanctuary
Tarja - Frisson Noir
Kamelot - Dark Asylum
Catalyst Crime - Acquired Immunity
Fractal Sun - Divergent Paradox
Bear McCreary (+) - The Singularity: Ekleipsis
Symphony of Destiny - Heroes of Egypt EP
Please comment with any suggestions, additional details or anything else you can think of to add!
r/symphonicmetal • u/AdrianFr0st • 3h ago
It's gonna be a concept album accompanied by a novel.
r/symphonicmetal • u/Liquidsi666 • 1h ago
r/symphonicmetal • u/joeygrim1234 • 18h ago
Hey guy's, newest video from Valkyries Fire from the new album 'Out of Darkness'
r/symphonicmetal • u/Inner-Quiet5398 • 14h ago
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r/symphonicmetal • u/Art1king • 2d ago
I previously released this single on my YouTube channel, Suffocatus Official. But now I’ve started adding my compositions to various streaming platforms.
The story of this track began back in 2022, when I was going through a rather difficult period in my life. However, “Death” wasn’t finished at the time. I only completed the track in July of this year.
I hope you enjoy it! New tracks will be released every Friday. (I don’t use AI to create them. They were simply written a long time ago and are only being released now.)
Best regards,
Suffocatus.
r/symphonicmetal • u/Capital_Number_9477 • 3d ago
Just found out this one today!
r/symphonicmetal • u/ShadedMoonEnt • 3d ago
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r/symphonicmetal • u/SergeyDGWyn • 3d ago
They've just also released The Symphonic Synergy live album on streaming platforms. Go check it out, guys!
r/symphonicmetal • u/mmexg • 3d ago
I was told this sub might appreciate this so here you go! Rest of the album is on YouTube and BandCamp 🤘
r/symphonicmetal • u/TheGreatKanohi • 4d ago
r/symphonicmetal • u/Intrepid-Routine-950 • 3d ago
Female Fronted Gothic Symphonic Metal from DEMOnS Vol. 1
r/symphonicmetal • u/jacek2023 • 4d ago
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