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The album cover shows a golden, statue-like figure rising from dark waters against a stormy sky. The figure stands with one arm raised, surrounded by circular halos. At the center, the text reads Canvas of Silence with the subtitle As the World Tree Fell.
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Canvas of Silence – As the World Tree Fell

Professor Mark September 5, 2025 No Comments

Sometimes it’s the album artwork…and other times it’s the band name. Both elements attracted me to Canvas of Silence, from Finland. Like NoSound and so…

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The album cover for A Faraway World by Orpharion depicts a young woman in a green dress standing before an ancient stone portal, which reveals a swirling vortex leading to a distant, glowing castle. The scene is set within a dark, enchanted forest, with soft light filtering through the trees. A white stag appears on the left. The band's name is rendered in ornate, metallic lettering with a lyre motif, while the album title is scripted at the bottom.
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Orpharion – “A Faraway World”

Professor Mark March 23, 2025 No Comments

Just found another excellent new female-fronted metal band. This time from the country of Turkey. Orpharion, this new Turkish band, will release their debut album,…

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