Progressive symphonic metal band Scardust are pleased to share their new single “Touch Of Life I – In Your Eyes (Feat. Ross Jennings)”, from their highly anticipated new studio album “Souls”, out July 18th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. 

The single is accompanied by a special live performance video of the full three-part saga “Touch Of Life”, offering fans an exclusive first look at the entire epic suite.

The band commented: 
“Touch Of Life” is a three-part musical trilogy that retells the story of Pygmalion – with a twist. It serves as an allegory for the life of an artist, or really anyone striving to become a better version of themselves. The song follows the greatest sculptor on Earth, who cannot find a woman he deems beautiful enough to be worthy of his craft – or his love. Eventually, he chooses to sculpt the most beautiful woman his imagination can conjure. He falls in love with his own creation and begs the gods to bring her to life. This is where the original myth ends – but for us, it’s just the beginning”.

“We took the narrative in a new direction. As musical performers, we see ourselves as both the sculptor and the sculpture – constantly shaping ourselves, day by day, in pursuit of unreachable standards”, they continued. “It’s a process full of beauty, but also emotional weight. The full trilogy will be released as a live performance video on YouTube. In addition, the first part will be released as a single from the album”.

“We’re especially excited to share this work with the incredible Ross Jennings (Haken), who performed in the original studio version and also joined us live – the very performance from which this video was recorded and filmed”, Scardust added.

Pre-Order “Souls” HERE

The band commented on the new album by saying: “Souls is a deep personal journey for us, combining everything from intricate progressive elements to sweeping symphonic passages, anthemic choruses and epic choirs. This album is a milestone for the band. It contains the Scardust DNA while experimenting with different writing and composing methods, involving every single musician in the band, resulting in the creation of the next evolution of our sound and pushing the boundaries of what we can express through music.”

“Thematically we’ve explored ideas of memory, belonging, loss, and the desire for connection, weaving in influences from different musical worlds, including orchestral, Mediterranean, and even Celtic sounds”, they added. “Souls is our most ambitious album to date, incorporating Scardust’s signature technical musicianship, and featuring the Hellscore choir and a string quartet throughout the entire album plus guest appearances from some international top tier musicians like Ross Jennings (Haken), Ally Storch (Subway to Sally), a Turkish orchestra and the TLV orchestra. It’s bold, it’s emotional and we hope it resonates deeply wherever it is heard.”

With the release of the band’s first EP, “Shadow” (2015) and the release of their first full length LP. “Sands of Time” (2017) Scardust positioned them as a promising newcomer of the new progressive metal scene. They rapidly rose to the top of the local metal scene, selling out shows and opening for the likes of Symphony X, Therion and Epica and started touring overseas playing festivals and headline shows in Germany, China and the UK as well as continuing to headline shows and festivals at home.

From the beginning the band strove for exceptional artistic and instrumental achievement at the highest level and Noa Gruman’s voice captivates her listeners whether with its gentle purity, operatic power or guttural growls.
Despite the challenges of Covid-19, 2020 saw the release of their sophomore album “Strangers” accompanied by seven self-produced music videos. Described by Dead Rhetoric as “captivating from start to finish”, “Strangers” introduced a unique concept album built on complementary song pairs, earning strong critical and fan acclaim.

2022 started on a high note with the visit of folk star Patty Gurdy, who joined Scardust for a live show in Israel and filmed the band’s most viewed video to date, “Concrete Cages”. That summer, the band headlined multiple shows across Europe, performing to packed arenas at Wacken Open Air & Dong Open Air where they earned the praise of Testament’s Steve Di Giorgio who, on hearing the band from backstage, ran out front and watched the entire set ‘mesmerised’. 

The year concluded with the release of the dramatic one-shot video “Evolution Of The Disney – But She’s METAL” in which Noa weaves her way through a magical metal arrangement of all the best-known Disney Princess songs.

2023 saw Scardust release “Game Of Now”, a cinematic piece set in a futuristic dystopian live show, play festivals and concerts across Europe and join power metal legends Blind Guardian on tour. The year culminated in the signing of a major multi-album deal with Frontiers Records – heralding the release of the highly anticipated album “Souls”. 

December 2024 saw the release of “My Haven” from “Souls”, followed by “RIP”, “Unreachable” and “Dazzling Darkness”. With 2024 being taken up with writing and recording “Souls”, it wasn’t until early 2025 that they were able to announce that Ross Jennings (Haken) was guesting on the album and was to join the band for a headline show resulting in the epic Touch of Life video.

Alongside Scardust’s rise, Noa Gruman’s metal choir, Hellscore, has been gaining significant recognition. Known for their unique a cappella renditions of metal classics, they have collaborated with renowned artists and bands such as Epica, Therion, Amorphis, and Alestorm. Hellscore is also an integral part of Scardust’s sound, performing on all their albums and live shows.

Noa Gruman is also much in demand as a vocalist and the already-impressive list of her recent guest vocal appearances includes albums by Amorphis, Ayreon, Therion, Gloryhammer, Nino Helfrich and Orphaned Land.

If you are looking for the most fresh and innovative progressive album, “Souls” is set to be a milestone for the genre.

“Souls” Tracklist:

1.    Long Forgotten Song
2.    My Haven
3.    RIP
4.    Dazzling Darkness
5.    Unreachable (feat. TLV Orchestra)
6.    End Of The World
7.    Searing Echoes (feat. Ally Storch)
8.    Touch Of Life I – In Your Eyes (feat. Ross Jennings)
9.    Touch Of Life II – Dance Of Creation
10.    Touch Of Life III – King Of Insanity (feat. Ross Jennings)

Line Up:
Noa Gruman – Vocals
Gal Gabriel Israel – Guitar
Aaron Friedland – Keyboards
Orr Didi – Bass
Yoav Weinberg – Drums

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Progressive symphonic metal band Scardust are thrilled to announce the release of their anticipated new studio album “Souls”, out on July 18th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Pre-Order “Souls” HERE

The band also share the new single and accompanying official video, “Dazzling Darkness”, watch below.

The band commented on the new album by saying: “Souls is a deep personal journey for us, combining everything from intricate progressive elements to sweeping symphonic passages, anthemic choruses and epic choirs. This album is a milestone for the band. It contains the Scardust DNA while experimenting with different writing and composing methods, involving every single musician in the band, resulting in the creation of the next evolution of our sound and pushing the boundaries of what we can express through music.”

“Thematically we’ve explored ideas of memory, belonging, loss, and the desire for connection, weaving in influences from different musical worlds, including orchestral, Mediterranean, and even Celtic sounds”, they added. “Souls is our most ambitious album to date, incorporating Scardust’s signature technical musicianship, and featuring the Hellscore choir and a string quartet throughout the entire album plus guest appearances from some international top tier musicians like Ross Jennings (Haken), Ally Storch (Subway to Sally), a Turkish orchestra and the TLV orchestra. It’s bold, it’s emotional and we hope it resonates deeply wherever it is heard.”

Scardust’s early years saw their debut EP, Shadow (2015), position them as a promising newcomer, while their first full-length LP, Sands of Time (2017), cemented them as one of the leading progressive metal bands in Israel. Scardust rapidly rose to the top of the local metal scene, selling out shows and opening for the likes of Symphony X, Therion, and Epica. They soon expanded their reach, touring overseas and playing festivals and headline shows in Germany, China, and the UK, while continuing to dominate stages at home.

Despite the challenges of Covid-19, 2020 saw the release of their sophomore album Strangers through M-Theory Audio, accompanied by seven self-produced music videos. Described by Dead Rhetoric as “captivating from start to finish,” Strangers introduced a unique concept album built on complementary song pairs, earning strong critical and fan acclaim.

2022 started on a high note with the visit of folk star Patty Gurdy, who joined Scardust for a live show in Israel and filmed the band’s most viewed video to date, Concrete Cages. The song, featuring a duet between Noa and Patty, tells a tale of mankind’s loss of connection with nature – culminating in a shocking twist.

That summer, the band headlined multiple shows across Europe, performing to packed arenas at Wacken Open Air and Dong Open Air. Testament’s Steve Di Giorgio, upon hearing the band from backstage, ran out front and watched the entire set, later describing himself as “mesmerized.” The year ended with the release of the dramatic one-shot video Evolution of the Disney Princess – But She’s METAL, where Noa weaves through a high-energy metal arrangement of beloved Disney Princess songs in just three and a half minutes.

2023 saw the release of Game of Now, a cinematic piece set in a futuristic dystopian live show. Scardust played festivals and concerts across Europe, spent two weeks on tour with power metal legends Blind Guardian, and signed a major multi-album deal with Frontiers Records – marking a significant milestone in their career.

Following an extended period of recording, the end of 2024 brought the release of My Haven, a powerful music video exploring the concept of finding a safe space. Shortly after, they unveiled RIP, a haunting track accompanied by a visually striking video centered around the enigmatic figure of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Scardust continued working with filmmaker Lahav Levi, whose creative vision has played a key role in bringing their music to life on screen.

Alongside Scardust’s rise, Noa Gruman’s metal choir, Hellscore, has been gaining significant recognition. Known for their unique a cappella renditions of metal classics, they have collaborated with renowned artists and bands such as Epica, Therion, Amorphis, and Alestorm. Hellscore is also an integral part of Scardust’s sound, performing on all their albums and live shows.

Noa Gruman is also much in demand as a vocalist and the already-impressive list of her recent guest vocal appearances includes albums by Amorphis, Ayreon, Therion, Gloryhammer, Nino Helfrich and Orphaned Land.

If you are looking for the most fresh and innovative progressive album, “Souls” is set to be a milestone for the genre.

“Souls” Tracklist:

1.    Long Forgotten Song
2.    My Haven
3.    RIP
4.    Dazzling Darkness
5.    Unreachable (feat. TLV Orchestra)
6.    End Of The World
7.    Searing Echoes (feat. Ally Storch)
8.    Touch Of Life I – In Your Eyes (feat. Ross Jennings)
9.    Touch Of Life II – Dance Of Creation
10.    Touch Of Life III – King Of Insanity (feat. Ross Jennings)

Line Up:
Noa Gruman – Vocals
Gal Gabriel Israel – Guitar
Aaron Friedland – Keyboards
Orr Didi – Bass
Yoav Weinberg – Drums

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Progressive symphonic metal band SCARDUST are pleased to share their new single and accompanying official video “Unreachable (feat. TLV Orchestra)”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

Stream “Unreachable (feat. TLV Orchestra)” HERE

The band commented on the single, by saying: “Unreachable is one of our most powerful and cinematic tracks yet – epic, heavy, and emotional. The song is a journey, driven by the rich orchestration of the TLV Orchestra, a unique collaboration of Jewish, Muslim, and Druze musicians, conducted by Nizar Elkhater, and the soaring vocals of Hellscore, directed by Noa Gruman. The mix of metal grit and orchestral grandeur perfectly captures the song’s essence: the relentless pursuit of something that’s always just out of reach”.

“Filmed in the historic and stunning YMCA theater in Jerusalem, the music video, directed by Lahav Levi, shows every performer bringing this vision to life on stage, proving that the distance between us and the stars is just a matter of how far we’re willing to go”, they added.

Scardust’s early years saw their debut EP, Shadow (2015), position them as a promising newcomer, while their first full-length LP, Sands of Time (2017), cemented them as one of the leading progressive metal bands in Israel. Scardust rapidly rose to the top of the local metal scene, selling out shows and opening for the likes of Symphony X, Therion, and Epica. They soon expanded their reach, touring overseas and playing festivals and headline shows in Germany, China, and the UK, while continuing to dominate stages at home.

Despite the challenges of Covid-19, 2020 saw the release of their sophomore album Strangers through M-Theory Audio, accompanied by seven self-produced music videos. Described by Dead Rhetoric as “captivating from start to finish,” Strangers introduced a unique concept album built on complementary song pairs, earning strong critical and fan acclaim.

2022 started on a high note with the visit of folk star Patty Gurdy, who joined Scardust for a live show in Israel and filmed the band’s most viewed video to date, Concrete Cages. The song, featuring a duet between Noa and Patty, tells a tale of mankind’s loss of connection with nature – culminating in a shocking twist.

That summer, the band headlined multiple shows across Europe, performing to packed arenas at Wacken Open Air and Dong Open Air. Testament’s Steve Di Giorgio, upon hearing the band from backstage, ran out front and watched the entire set, later describing himself as “mesmerized.” The year ended with the release of the dramatic one-shot video Evolution of the Disney Princess – But She’s METAL, where Noa weaves through a high-energy metal arrangement of beloved Disney Princess songs in just three and a half minutes.

2023 saw the release of Game of Now, a cinematic piece set in a futuristic dystopian live show. Scardust played festivals and concerts across Europe, spent two weeks on tour with power metal legends Blind Guardian, and signed a major multi-album deal with Frontiers Records – marking a significant milestone in their career.

Following an extended period of recording, the end of 2024 brought the release of My Haven, a powerful music video exploring the concept of finding a safe space. Shortly after, they unveiled RIP, a haunting track accompanied by a visually striking video centered around the enigmatic figure of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Scardust continued working with filmmaker Lahav Levi, whose creative vision has played a key role in bringing their music to life on screen.

Alongside Scardust’s rise, Noa Gruman’s metal choir, Hellscore, has been gaining significant recognition. Known for their unique a cappella renditions of metal classics, they have collaborated with renowned artists and bands such as Epica, Therion, Amorphis, and Alestorm. Hellscore is also an integral part of Scardust’s sound, performing on all their albums and live shows.

Noa Gruman is also much in demand as a vocalist and the already-impressive list of her recent guest vocal appearances includes albums by Amorphis, Ayreon, Therion, Gloryhammer, Nino Helfrich and Orphaned Land.

Line Up:
Noa Gruman – Vocals
Gal Gabriel Israel – Guitar
Aaron Friedland – Keyboards
Orr Didi – Bass
Yoav Weinberg – Drums

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Progressive symphonic metal band SCARDUST are excited to share their new single and accompanying official video “RIP”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

Listen to “RIP” HERE

About the music video, Scardust say: “A cinematic video brings this concept to the screen with an unexpected twist. Filmmaker Lahav Levi depicts the story of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, as he faces the bittersweet realization that he must vanish for his invention to thrive. Bitcoin enthusiasts may spot some of Satoshi’s famous last communications before his disappearance, and some authentic collectables. Others can simply enjoy an epic, high-energy short film about a heartbreaking decision.”

The band commented: “This is one of the heaviest and most technically complex tracks – arguably one of the most ambitious we’ve ever written. It features the powerful Hellscore choir, directed by Noa Gruman, and an exquisite Turkish strings orchestra, led by Mumin Sesler. Together, the choir and orchestra amplify the song’s dramatic and theatrical essence.” adding that “The song speaks about the painful act of asking a loved one to let you go, for their own sake. Through emotional death metaphors, it captures the sorrow of parting while encouraging them to move on and build a life without you.”

The first 5 years of the band’s existence saw the band’s first EP, “Shadow” (2015) position them as a promising newcomer, and the release of their first full length LP “Sands of Time” (2017) cement them as one of the leading progressive metal bands in Israel. 

Scardust rapidly rose to the top of the local metal scene, selling out shows and opening for the likes of Symphony X, Therion and Epica. They soon started touring overseas playing festivals and headline shows in Germany, China and the UK as well as continuing to headline shows and festivals at home.

In winter 2019, the band entered the studio to record their follow up album, “Strangers” and, although the outbreak of COVID-19 played havoc with their recording plans, they managed to complete it and the album came out in fall 2020 through M-Theory Audio, and was followed by 7 self produced music videos released throughout 2020 and 2021. 

Described by Dead Rhetoric as “captivating from start to finish”, “Strangers” presented a unique concept album built of complementary song pairs working from the outside in resulting in something fresh which received strong critical and fan approval.

With Covid continuing to decimate the live touring scene, 2021 saw them play just a handful of shows but 2022 started big with the visit of folk star Patty Gurdy, who came to Israel to perform a show with Scardust at the Gagarin club in Tel Aviv. The show took place in front of a live audience at the venue and over 2000 fans online. The visit was also the opportunity to shoot the band’s most viewed video to date, “Concrete Cages” in which Noa duets with Patty in a tale of mankind’s loss of connection with nature – with a shock ending!

Summer 2022 saw the band headlining multiple shows around Europe, playing to packed arenas at Wacken Open Air & Dong Open Air, where they earned the praise of Testament’s Steve Di Giorgio who, on hearing the band from backstage, ran out front and watched the entire set “mesmerised”.

2022 concluded with the release of the dramatic one-shot video “Evolution Of The Disney Princess – But She’s METAL” in which Noa weaves her way through a magical arrangement of all the best known Disney Princess songs in just 3 and a half minutes.

2023 was the biggest year for Scardust so far, with festivals in Germany and Belgium, the release of Game of Now, a cinematic piece that takes viewers into a futuristic, dystopian live show, and culminated with 2 weeks on tour with power metal originals Blind Guardian and signing with Frontiers Records!

Hellscore, the metal choir founded by Noa Gruman has been gaining significant recognition in the metal music scene. Known for their unique a cappella renditions of metal classics, Hellscore have collaborated with many well-known artists and bands such as Therion, Amorphis and Alestorm.

Noa Gruman is also much in demand as a vocalist and the already-impressive list of her recent guest vocal appearances includes albums by Amorphis, Ayreon, Therion, Gloryhammer, Nino Helfrich and Orphaned Land.

Line Up:
Noa Gruman – Vocals
Gal Gabriel Israel – Guitar
Aaron Friedland – Keyboards
Orr Didi – Bass
Yoav Weinberg – Drums

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Over the last year, SCARDUST have been teasing a “Secret Project” on their social media channels, asking their fans to guess what the secret is about… Today the secret is finally revealed. A magical fairy tale or heavy progressive complexity? WHY NOT BOTH?

“We didn’t have to think too much about this one, our fans did it for us,” explains singer Noa Gruman. “Over the years, they have called us ‘Disney Metal’ on so many occasions while describing our music, we felt like we owed it to them and to the rest of the world!”

SCARDUST is proud to present: “Evolution of the Disney Princess – but she’s METAL.” A journey through the years, chronologically representing the different Disney princesses, backed up with the band’s heavy and complex instrumentation, Noa’s versatile singing, and the epic Hellscore choir. All this goodness is brought to life in a complementary one-take video, emphasizing the evolving medley concept.

Between writing and recording their next album, and while touring again after the pandemic pause, SCARDUST were able to put this project together and even document the entire process. A recording VLOG can be found on their YouTube channel, and soon after the video release, a behind-the-scenes video will pop up there as well. Additionally, the song is available for streaming and download on Bandcamp and various other digital platforms.

Disney Princess VLOG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3wsDAH0Vtk

SCARDUST’s last album, ‘Strangers,’ was released in late 2020 and despite the world’s Covid setback the Israeli quintet persevered through the challenges presented to them and recorded and released a phenomenal effort described by Dead Rhetoric as “captivating from start to finish.” Their sophomore record, ‘Strangers,’ presented a unique concept album built of complementary song pairs working from the outside in resulting in something fresh which received strong critical and fan approval. Seven music videos were presented and the band played shows in their native land, as well as various spots throughout Europe culminating with an appearance at Wacken Open Air Fest.

Noa Gruman is also recognized as a verifiable talent and has also been a featured guest lead vocalist on albums from noteworthy artists including Therion, Amorphis, Orphaned Land, Gloryhammer, Mike LePond, Winterhorde, and Subterranean Masquerade.

SCARDUST is:
Noa Gruman – Vocals
Yadin Moyal – Guitar
Aaron Friedland – Keyboards
Orr Didi – Bass
Yoav Weinberg – Drums

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