Eye of Melian

Eye of Melian is a captivating symphonic metal project born from the creative minds of Dutch composer and producer Martijn Westerholt (known for founding Delain) and Finnish vocalist Johanna Kurkela (of Auri fame and spouse of Nightwish's Tuomas Holopainen). Blending epic orchestral elements with ethereal vocals and a touch of folk influence, they've crafted a sound that's perfect for fans of cinematic, fantasy-inspired music. Their debut album, *Legends of Light*, dropped in 2022, featuring standout tracks like "Light" and "Everstrong," and they've since expanded it with deluxe and instrumental editions.

What makes Eye of Melian so fun is how they collaborate with guest artists, like hurdy-gurdy player Patty Gurdy and uilleann pipes master Troy Donockley on singles such as "Dawn of Avatars." Drawing from themes of mythology and nature, their releases—including *Forest of Forgetting* and *Blackthorn Winter*—feel like soundtracks to epic tales. If you're into bands like Nightwish or Within Temptation, this project's lush, immersive vibes are definitely worth diving into!

Genres

Symphonic Metal

Rock

Metal

Progressive Metal

Alternative Metal

Gothic Metal

Folk Metal

Cinematic Music

Orchestral

Fantasy Metal

Related Artists

Mägo de Oz

Eluveitie

Wind Rose

Alestorm

Korpiklaani

Ensiferum

Turisas

Folkstone

Skálmöld

Arkona

Latest Release

Forest of Forgetting

Eye of Melian

Album - 23 Tracks - Released February 20, 2026