Mournbraid is the third studio album by Swedish power metal band Evermore, released today, March 20, 2026, by Scarlet Records. It is the trio's most mature and impactful work to date, consolidating the band's characteristic sound: aggressive and fast guitar riffs, epic and soaring vocals, memorable melodic hooks, and an extremely polished and powerful production.

The album delves into a dark and epic fantasy atmosphere, with titles that evoke images of subterranean worlds, ancient titans, starry nights, oaths of apathy, and mourning braids (the title "Mournbraid" itself suggests a "mourning braid" or something symbolic of intertwined pain). There's a sense of heroic journey mixed with more intense and heavier elements than on previous albums.

The album is described as more aggressive and intense compared to previous releases, maintaining the classic balance of European power metal (influences from bands like Sabaton, Blind Guardian, and perhaps modern touches from Scandinavian groups), but with even stronger compositions, catchy choruses, and a crystal-clear production that makes each instrument shine.

Initial reviews (from sites like My Global Mind, RockmusicRaider, and others) suggest that Mournbraid could be one of the great highlights of power metal in 2026, especially coming in a year that was still relatively quiet for the genre. It's an album that delivers uplifting energy despite its darker themes—exactly what Swedish power metal usually does best.

If you enjoy melodic power metal with a modern feel, well-balanced aggression, and plenty of emotion in the choruses, Mournbraid is practically mandatory. It's already available on CD, vinyl (limited edition marble red), Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, etc. bfan.link/mournbraid

MEMBERS
Andreas Vikland - Drums, Vocals (backing)
See also: ex-Euphoria
Johan Karlsson - Guitars, Bass, Piano, Orchestrations
See also: ex-Euphoria
Johan Haraldsson - Vocals (2019-present)

TRACKLIST
1. The Void | 00:00
2. Underdark | 01:09
3. Nightstar Odyssey | 06:06
4. Titans | 12:40
5. Oath of Apathy | 17:16
6. The Illusionist (Raise the Curtain) | 24:20
7. Armored Will | 28:47
8. Ravens at the Gates | 34:12
9. Mournbraid | 39:11
10. Old Man's Tale | 43:54

SOCIAL MEDIA
Bandcamp: scarletrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mournbraid
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EvermoreMetal
Instagram: www.instagram.com/evermore_metal
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4t1wkI6J9caWGtnlIxW5Zk
YouTube:    / @evermoremetal9117  
Contact: evermore.metal@gmail.com

COPYRIGHT
All music written and produced by Evermore. All rights reserved to Believe Music on behalf of Scarlet Records. Streaming is cool, but buying the physical album is what really keeps the band alive.

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