First making waves with their October 2024 debut single “Metrograve,” Finnish Progressive Metal group Royal Sorrow has since cultivated a growing following due to their technical precision, immersive soundscapes, and a Heavy, dynamic style that balances melodies with raw intensity. Now, after nearly a year of anticipation, the band have officially announced their long-awaited debut album, “Innerdeeps,” set for release on September 26, 2025 via InsideOut Music.
The album is now available for Pre-Order/Pre-Save here: https://royalsorrow.lnk.to/Innerdeeps-Album
To celebrate the album’s announcement, Royal Sorrow is pleased to share “Release Your Shadow,” the 5th single from the forthcoming album.
Stream “Release Your Shadow” and watch the video via the YouTube player below:
The band said this about the song: “The song is a vocal-driven journey about learning to accept imperfection – a celebration of uniqueness. It urges one to face their darkest parts and, instead of suppressing them, recognize them as an integral element of who we are.”
“Release Your Shadow” features ethereal, dreamy choruses, contrasted by immense, hard-hitting riffs – all tied together by imaginative production and meticulous arrangement. It captivates the listener from the quietest whispers to the loudest screams.
With “Release Your Shadow,” Royal Sorrow aims to strengthen their role as prog metal’s voice of introspection and self-acceptance.
Watch the previously released videos below:
“Metrograve,” “Evergreen,” “Give In” & “Samsara”
Royal Sorrow played a very successful first show last month at the Tuska Festival in Finland and will be lighting up some more of Europe’s top festivals this summer:
26.07. – Kaaos Festival (FI)
16.08. – ArcTanGent (UK)
26.09. – Euroblast (DE) + Release Show
Royal Sorrow will also be hitting the road this fall alongside Leprous and Gåte for the European Melodies of Atonement tour! Kicking off on October 29th and running through November 23rd, the tour will stop in major cities across France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, and more.
Lineup:
Markus Hentunen / Vocals, guitars
Eero Maijala / Bass
Janne Mieskonen / Drums