I had a great chat with Anthony Willis from Brisbane’s VALHALORE about the excellent new album, ‘Beyond The Stars’, which has just been released. We chatted about all things concerning the band, the pandemic effect, overseas touring and getting back out on the road after the album’s release.
VALHALORE releases new studio album “Beyond The Stars”
Out now on ROAR!
Today, Australia’s Symphonic Folk Metal frontrunners VALHALORE celebrate the release of their hotly-anticipated, sophomore studio album “Beyond The Stars” via ROAR. In addition, the band also reissues their notable debut, “Voyage Into Eternity” (self-released in 2017), on vinyl and CD digipak. Both epic records, that belong into every well-sorted folk, symphonic and metal record collection, are out now on ROAR and available via the following links:
“Beyond The Stars” https://valhalore.rpm.link/beyondpr
“Voyage Into Eternity” https://valhalore.rpm.link/voyagePR
TRACKLISTING:
01 – Life
02 – Edge Of Forever
03 – The Storm
04 – Within The Fire
05 – Dusk
06 – Wayfinder
07 – Dawn
08 – Horizon
09 – The World Between
10 – Aether
11 – Heart Of The Sea (feat. Anna Murphy)
12 – A Walk Among The Stars
Founded by guitarist Anthony Willis and vocalist Lachlan Neate, VALHALORE swiftly became an unstoppable force in the Australian metal scene. Since their inaugural live performance in late 2015, the band’s unique blend of Melodic Death, Power, and Symphonic Metal, infused with folk influences, has resonated with audiences both domestically and abroad.
The year 2017 marked a pivotal moment for VALHALORE with the release of their debut album
“Voyage Into Eternity”. The band celebrated this opus with a sold-out launch show in Brisbane and
two successful national tours, “Voyage Across Australia” and “Viktoberfest”. Breaking international
ground in 2018, VALHALORE toured Japan alongside world-renowned acts Ensiferum, Trollfest, and
Wind Rose. Upon their return, the band showcased their versatility with the release of the acoustic
EP “Solace & Solitude”, and their 2019 single “Legacy”. Between releases, VALHALORE continued to conquer Australian stages, touring with Kamelot and Trollfest in 2018, and Kalmah in 2019. Two European tours, including an eagerly-anticipated appearance at “Wacken Open Air” 2020, were
regrettably cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, undeterred by the global turmoil and prevailing uncertainties, VALHALORE spent the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 recording their second studio album. In November 2022 VALHALORE took their live show to new heights, performing sold-out shows across Australia with UK’s Alestorm and with Arch Enemy later in February 2023. In February 2024, the band hit the road with Germany’s Blind Guardian and in support of HammerFall in early 2025 in Australia, while they were gearing up for the release of “Beyond The Stars”, out now via the band’s new label partner ROAR!
In support of “Beyond The Stars”, VALHALORE will embark on an Australian headlining tour, kicking off on May 16th in Sydney! Known for their electrifying live performances, VALHALORE has firmly established themselves as a rising force in the Australian and global metal scenes. Prepare for a night of soaring melodies, crushing metal chaos, and an atmosphere of pure magic. Find all upcoming live dates listed below, tickets are now on sale at https://www.valhalore.com/!
With each performance and release, VALHALORE continues to carve a unique path through the metal landscape, leaving an indelible mark on fans worldwide. The saga unfolds, and VALHALORE’s journey is poised to reach even greater heights in the years to come…
VALHALORE is:
Anthony Willis – Guitars
Lachlan Neate – Vocals, Cello, Mandolin
Sophie Christensen – Wind instruments
Morgan Cox – Drums
Lucas Fisher – Guitars, Vocals
Joseph Dipisa-Fiorenza – Bass
