Blackbriar's alluring blend of opulent symphonic metal and blustery gothic rock evokes the likes of Delain, Epica, and Within Temptation. Layering immersive, cinematic orchestration over dark, fairy-tale narratives, the band broke into the mainstream in 2023 when their sophomore album, A Dark Euphony, charted internationally. Two years later, they returned with their third full-length release, A Thousand Little Deaths.
Originating in Assen, Netherlands, Blackbriar was formed in 2012 by vocalist Zora Cock, whose commanding, ethereal voice has drawn comparisons to Kate Bush an...