Edenbridge Release "Cosmic Embrace" Video From Upcoming Album "Set The Dark On Fire"

With their 12th studio album Set The Dark On Fire and their return to the Steamhammer label, Edenbridge explore new soundscapes without abandoning their tried-and-tested trademarks. This is primarily due to a significantly heavier basic sound, which harmonizes perfectly with the lyrical and visual direction of the Austrian quintet featuring singer Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall.

The songs are characterized by harmonic and structural diversity. Powerful riffs and expansive guitar solos meet opulent, symphonic orchestral arrangements and unusual string instruments rarely used in metal, such as the dulcimer, swarmandal, monochord, and electric sitar. Edelsbacher's warm, distinctive timbre lends the compositions a high level of recognition.

The opener "The Ghostship Diaries" captivates with its multi-layered chorus and a heavy, doomy finale. The ballad "Bonded By The Light" unfolds cinematic grandeur and would also shine as the title track for a certain British secret agent. "Lighthouse," including the intro "Divine Dawn Reveal," exudes a flair, while the pounding mid-tempo track "Our Place Among The Stars" surprises with a gospel-like finale. The album's centerpiece is the 13-minute, four-part long track "Spark Of The Everflame," which impressively summarizes the entire spectrum of the Edenbridge sound.

 

The debut single "Cosmic Embrace" captivates with its enormous hit count and skillfully ramps up the tempo in its orchestral middle section. The accompanying video captivates with impressive imagery: The labyrinth symbolizes the path to inner contemplation. The energy gathered thereby culminates in blazing fire — a metaphor for transformation and the uplifting connection with solar energy. Image and sound merge into an emotional wave that deeply touches the listener/viewer.

 

Watch the "Cosmic Embrace" video below.

Set The Dark On Fire  will be released on January 16, 2026 through Steamhammer as CD digipak, 2LP gatefold version, and digital and can be pre-ordered here.

Edenbridge Announce New Album "Set The Dark On Fire" + Return Steamhammer/SPV

Edenbridge, one of Europe's most successful symphonic metal bands, have announced their return to the Steamhammer/SPV fold.

The Austrian act, comprised of band mastermind Lanvall (guitar/keyboards) and vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher, are set to release their latest studio offering Set The Dark On Fire on January 16, 2026.

Three singles, including videos, will be available ahead of the album's arrival: "Cosmic Embrace" (September 19); "Where The Wild Things Are" (November 7); and the title track "Set The Dark On Fire" (December 12).

Lanvall and Edelsbacher promise their fans a typical Edenbridge amalgam of powerful metal, and tried-and-tested anthemic, symphonic elements, with a perceptible increase in heaviness, especially in terms of guitars, bass, and drums. 

Lanvall says, "Set The Dark On Fire sees us remain true to ourselves stylistically while making some important adjustments together with our long-standing mixing and mastering engineer Karl Groom (Threshold). The result is the most dynamic, heavy, and at the same time most melodic work to date in the history of Edenbridge."

The studio recordings as well as mixing and mastering of Set The Dark On Fire have already been completed, as has the work on the stunning cover artwork. Edenbridge are currently busy preparing their European tour, which will take them through Austria, Germany, Holland and Switzerland from February to mid-March 2026.

Speaking about their return to Steamhammer/SPV, Lanvall explains, "We're delighted to be able to release our new album with the support of Olly Hahn and his dedicated team again. Due to the organizational restructuring of our previous label, we found ourselves without a contract and promptly received an offer from Olly that proves Steamhammer's faith in us and builds on our successful collaboration between 2013 and 2021." 

Steamhammer label manager Olly Hahn also looks forward to the new association with great confidence, saying, "The band has a large fanbase and continues to impress with the amazing quality and passion of their music. I feel sure that Set The Dark On Fire will successfully continue our collaboration of recent years."

The full track listing of Edenbridge's latest album release and dates of their 2026 European tour will be announced shortly.