Swedish melodic death metal outfit Skymning have announced the re-issue of their 1999 debut classic Stormchoirs via Hammerheart Records. The re-issue, which will see a vinyl release for the very first time, will be out on 10th April, 2026 via the label. 

Pre-orders are available HERE.

A gem from the Invasion Records roster, Skymning hit the Swedish melodic death metal scene with a sound that leaned hard into the “melodic” side of the equation. At their core, they were writing power metal-style songs and layering the kind of harsh, growled vocals you’d expect from their peers on top. Sure, bands like Dark Tranquillity or In Flames have always carried traditional melodic metal elements too but on their debut, Skymning push that approach even further.

What makes the album work so well is how naturally it balances aggression and harmony. From the opener ‘Sweeping the World’, their intent is obvious; power metal-speed double bass, raspy (almost blackened) vocals, lead guitars packed with melody, and a rhythm section that keeps everything driving and heavy. The rhythm guitars deliver big, compact riffs that still feel fluid, built to support the record’s sad, epic melodic themes. Solos are a real highlight as well, sharp, tasteful, and genuinely memorable. The occasional blast beat helps break up the double-kick runs without killing the momentum. Tempo shifts are frequent but never forced, and the songwriting shows a band that, despite its youth, plays with confidence and control across the board. Albums that pull off this kind of blend this convincingly aren’t common, and this one deserves to be taken seriously. A small gem in metal’s history.

Track-list:
1. Sweeping the World
2. Memories
3. The Question
4. The Final Battle
5. Above
6. A World in Flames
7. Just Another
8. Stormchoirs
9. At the Fields of Megiddo
10. The Warrior Poet