Rising Nashville symphonic power metal group Valkyrie’s Fire has officially released their captivating new music video for “Cascade,” bringing the majestic transition of the night sky into vivid focus. Directed by the team at ProMotion LLC and shot at Precision Dynamics International in Franklin, Tennessee, the visual spectacle serves as a cinematic vessel for the band’s latest single.
The video highlights the ethereal beauty of the cosmos through a carefully calibrated visual production. This is the second single & music video taken from their upcoming full-length album Out of Darkness which will be released on September 18, 2026 via Eclipse Records.
Lyrically and visually, “Cascade” centers on the simple yet profound act of stargazing on a clear evening, tracking the moment dark skies reveal the timeless brilliance of outer space. Rather than building a complex narrative arc, ProMotion LLC and the band chose a clean, performance-driven concept that allows the cosmic imagery to reflect the mood of the music.
Frontwoman Bettie Floyd emphasizes “the all-black wardrobe serves as a deliberate visual anchor, letting the brilliant hues of the cosmos take center stage without cluttering the screen.” Co-vocalist Adam Sanders notes “the production deliberately offers viewers a serene visual escape from daily noise, encouraging fans to pause and immerse themselves in cosmic splendor alongside the band’s soaring melodies.”
Valkyrie’s Fire, a symphonic power metal sextet from Nashville, TN, is set to redefine the American landscape of the genre with their debut full-length album, Out of Darkness. Scheduled for release on September 18, 2026, through Eclipse Records, the album serves as a sophisticated evolution of the band’s melodic foundations. Produced and engineered by Joey Grimaldi, the record boasts a polished, sonic profile that equals the European giants of the genre. The visual identity of the project is equally prestigious, featuring cover art by the legendary Jan Yrlund, whose portfolio includes iconic designs for Battle Beast, Manowar and Delain. A central pillar of the album is the towering track “Burning Sky”, which features a guest appearance by Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe. Sehlin, who also lent his expertise to the mastering of the album, provides a gritty vocal contrast to the soaring symphonic arrangements. The song explores the harrowing endurance of the human spirit through historical and biblical lenses. While Burning Sky offers aggressive intensity, “Cascade” invites the listener into a more atmospheric experience. The song depicts the transition from dusk to night, focusing on the clarity of the cosmos as constellations emerge from the gloom. Conversely, “Evermore” takes inspiration from the melancholic works of Edgar Allan Poe. Unlike the traditional gloom associated with The Raven, Valkyrie’s Fire reinterprets the narrative as a journey through grief toward a place of hope. Out of Darkness positions Valkyrie’s Fire as a formidable contemporary to bands like Epica, Within Temptation and Nightwish. By blending the grandiosity of European symphonic metal with the sharp production values of the modern Nashville metal scene, the band has created a debut that feels both timeless and urgent. Out of Darkness by Valkyrie’s Fire will be released on September 18, 2026 via Eclipse Records.
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Out of Darkness track listing
01. In Spirit, In Shadow
02. Evermore
03. Valkyrie’s Fire
04. Cascade
05. Burning Sky (featuring Mikael Sehlin of Amaranthe)
06. Shattered
07. I See the Angels Fly
08. Skylark
09. Labyrinth
10. Bone and Thorn
11. Dark Moon
12. Nocturne
13. I Will Rise Again
About Valkyrie’s Fire
Nashville’s Valkyrie’s Fire bridges European grandiosity and American grit into a definitive symphonic power metal sound. Blending dual-vocal harmonies, heavy instrumentation, and orchestral depth, the award-winning band draws comparisons to Nightwish and Epica. Following their debut EP Ascension in 2024 (Eclipse Records), they now drop their 13-track full-length album Out of Darkness, a monumental journey through grief, history, and cosmic beauty. Valkyrie’s Fire is Bettie Floyd (vocals), Adam Sanders (vocals), Joey Grimaldi (guitar), Ryan Metroka (drums), Dave Hale (bass), Salem Belladonna (keys, cello).
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