Nashville symphonic power metal band Valkyrie’s Fire has released a new music video for “Evermore,” a track inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem “The Raven,” as the group promotes its newly released debut full-length album, Out of Darkness.
The 13-track album was released Sept. 18, 2026, through Eclipse Records. “Evermore” is the third visual release connected to the record and offers the band’s interpretation of themes including grief, mortality, memory and survival.
‘Evermore’ Reimagines the Themes of Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’
The “Evermore” video was directed by vocalist Bettie Floyd in collaboration with ProMotion LLC. Its visual concept draws heavily on the 19th-century atmosphere associated with Poe, using period-inspired settings to establish the darker emotional tone of the song before transitioning into a more energetic metal performance.
Rather than following the bleak conclusion associated with “The Raven,” Valkyrie’s Fire uses the song to explore the possibility of moving through grief while preserving the memory of those who have died.
As bassist Dave Hale notes, “the video interprets the dark, isolation-filled moments everyone faces in life, yet pivots toward a resilient message of healing. Rather than dwelling in permanent desolation, the narrative reminds listeners that the loved ones we lose live on eternally through memory, urging us to honor them by living life to the fullest.”
The video reflects that progression visually. Its verses take place in surroundings designed to evoke the sombre atmosphere of Poe’s era, while the chorus shifts toward a brighter and more forceful performance. Vocals from Adam Sanders and Bettie Floyd provide contrasting harmonies throughout the track.
Debut Album Blends Symphonic Metal With Nashville Production
Out of Darkness represents an expansion of the musical direction Valkyrie’s Fire established with its 2024 EP, Ascension. Produced and engineered by guitarist Joey Grimaldi, the album combines orchestral arrangements, heavy instrumentation and dual-vocal performances.
The album’s artwork was created by Jan Yrlund, whose previous design work includes projects involving Battle Beast, Manowar and Delain.
Among the album’s other prominent tracks is “Burning Sky,” featuring Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe. Sehlin also handled mastering duties for Out of Darkness. The track explores human endurance through historical and biblical themes, pairing aggressive instrumentation with Sehlin’s guest vocals.
“Cascade,” meanwhile, moves in a more atmospheric direction, portraying the transition from dusk into night as stars and constellations become visible. Together with “Evermore,” the songs demonstrate the range of themes the band explores across the album, from loss and resilience to history and cosmic imagery.
Valkyrie’s Fire Expands Symphonic Power Metal Sound
Based in Nashville, Valkyrie’s Fire combines influences associated with European symphonic and power metal with elements of the contemporary American metal scene. The six-member lineup consists of Bettie Floyd on vocals, Adam Sanders on vocals, Joey Grimaldi on guitar, Ryan Metroka on drums, Dave Hale on bass, and Salem Belladonna on keyboards and cello.
The band’s sound is built around dual-vocal harmonies, orchestral elements and heavy guitar-driven arrangements, drawing comparisons with established symphonic metal acts including Nightwish and Epica.
‘Out of Darkness’ Features 13 Tracks
The album opens with “In Spirit, In Shadow,” followed by “Evermore” and the title-inspired band track “Valkyrie’s Fire.” Other songs include “Cascade,” “Burning Sky,” “Shattered,” “I See the Angels Fly,” “Skylark,” “Labyrinth,” “Bone and Thorn,” “Dark Moon,” “Nocturne” and the closing track, “I Will Rise Again.”
With Out of Darkness, Valkyrie’s Fire is using its first full-length release to establish a broader identity within the symphonic power metal genre. The “Evermore” video extends that approach by transforming the melancholy associated with one of Poe’s best-known works into a story centred on remembrance, resilience and hope.