Fairyland - 'Unity' (official visualizer video)

Forget all sorrows and pain
With the souls alike
You'll be bright and mighty
Step out hide your crimes

Many years you cried alone
Trying to find home
Soon you'll be united
Someone at your side

You've been scared for too long
Digging in the past
Hide your grudge and all spite
Wear it like a crown

Didn't even know that you're strong
You tried to turn your heart into stone
Find your tribe and your role
Follow your light

Old times are gone
Forget all that you've made
Forget your mistakes

All that you want
Come to you and fall into place

Now your time has come
Join us in our journey

Mother to children is love
Contains and hides
The tears she cries
But I'm still here to heal your pain
When you need me just say my name

Listen to me my son
Your journey's not over yet
Keep the faith and carry on
I'll be on your side again

Spirit of our fathers
Are still giving us strength
Wisdom of our mothers
Showing us the way

This eternal fountain
Sure will bless our land
Strong we'll be united
Forever prevail

To the land of our dreams
To the land of might
In the age of fighting
All unite

Δισκογραφική επιστροφή μετά από μία πενταετία χρόνια για τους Fairyland. Οι Γάλλοι epic symphonic metallers κυκλοφόρησαν μόλις χθες τον διάδοχο του album "Osyrhianta" (Μάιος 2020) και τέταρτο συνολικά δίσκο τους υπό τον τίτλο "The Story Remains" και μας λένε σχετικά:

«"Score to a New Beginning" is the latest masterpiece stemming from the musical genius of Philippe Giordana, and once again offers impressive and imposing Symphonic Metal. Virtuous guitar leads and symphonic keyboard melodies comprise the monumental soundtrack for the final saga of the fantasy realm Osyhria.

This new chapter is skillfully and diversely embellished by an illustrious round of guest vocalists including Georg Neuhauser of Serenity. In this way, melodic vocal lines meet sonorous choruses to breathe credible life into the characters of Osyhria. A true milestone for fans of Blind Guardian and Rhapsody of Fire and an undisputed cause for celebration.»

Οι Fairyland μας έρχονται από την Νίκαια της Γαλλίας. Δημιουργήθηκαν το μακρινό 1997 (τα έξι πρώτα χρόνια με άλλα ονόματα) και έχουν κυκλοφορήσει τέσσερις "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους (συν δύο singles). Νέα μέλη στην μπάντα είναι ο Archie Caine (εισχώρησε το 2023), ο κιθαρίστας Brieuc de Groof και ο πληκτράς Gideon Ricardo (ο οποίος αντικατέστησε τον Philippe Giordana που απεβίωσε το 2022), οι οποίοι εντάχθηκαν στο συγκρότημα πέρυσι...

Δελτίο τύπου: «French Symphonic Masters Fairyland are back with the long-awaited album The Story Remains. Fairyland is a well-known name in the symphonic metal scene, appreciated and with a specific trademark made of majestic orchestration able to bring the listeners in their fantasy world.

The band was formed in 1998 as Fantasia Philippe Giordana and Willdric Lievin. Both musicians shared the same passion for epic and symphonic heavy metal. Fantasia recruited guitarist Anthony Parker and entered Wizard Studio in February 2002. During the recording, they found Elisa C. Martin, already known for her work with the power metal band Dark Moor.

At this time, the band's name was changed to Fairyland. They signed a contract with NTS (now Replica Records). Of Wars in Osyrhia was released in April 2003. Shortly after, the band toured with Sonata Arctica and performed at the Swedish Rock Festival.

The second album The Fall of an Empire, was recorded with: P. Giordana, A. Parker, Max Leclerqc, Pierre-Emmanuel "Piwee" Desfray and Thomas "Tom" Cesario. The Fall of an Empire was released in 2006. A European tour with Kamelot and Leaves' Eyes followed. After the tour, the band split up.

While working on the new material, Philippe decided to use the services of guest musicians for his next album. Score to a New Beginning was released in 2009. Fourth album Osyrhianta was released in 2020 (line-up: Philippe Giordana, Willdric Lievin, Francesco Cavalieri, JB Pol and Sylvain Cohen).

Unfortunartely Philippe Giordana passed away on October 21, 2022, but Willdric manage to bring back the band, to continue what he and Philippe created all over the years and to continue to honor Philippe’s immense talent. In March 2023 Archie Caine was announced as the band's new lead singer.

In 2024 the line up was completed with Gideon Van Emmerloot, Brieuc De Groof and J.B Pol. The Story Remains has the band’s trademark 100%, songs like A New Dawn or Karma are a perfect example of the amazing album that will make every symphonic metal freak’s heart beat with excitement!»

Band: Fairyland
Country of origin: France
Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Formed in: 2003
Genre: Symphonic Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Medieval Fantasy, Battles, Good vs. Evil
Years active: 1997-1998 (as Fantasy), 1998-1999 (as Fantasia), 1999 (as Ferreol), 1999-2003 (as Fantasia), 2003-present

Video: "Unity"
Lyrics: Alicja Giordana
Album: "The Story Remains"
Type: Full length
Release date: June 13th, 2025
Label: Frontiers Music srl

Track listing:
01. Downfall
02. To stars and beyond
03. Karma
04. A new dawn
05. We shall hunt the sun
06. Hopeless still
07. Samsara
08. Unity
09. Council of the gods
10. The chosen ones
11. Unbreakable
12. Postscript
13. Suffering ages (feat. Elisa c.martin)

Band members:
Gideon Ricardo - Keyboards
JB Pol - Drums
Archie Caine - Vocals
Brieuc de Groof - Guitars
Willdric Lievin - Bass

Guest/Session:
Elisa C. Martín - Vocals (track 13)