NEWS: Phoenix Lake fall from Eden?

After surviving the Sophie Lancaster stage at this summers Bloodstock Open Air Festival, Melodic Metal collective Phoenix Lake have announced their long awaited debut album “Seraphina: The Fall From Eden” for 27th February 2026. Mixed and mastered by Pete Rutcho (Parkway Drive, Falling In Reverse) it’s a concept record that chronicles the journey of a fallen angel as she navigates the complexities of human existence. The first sample of that is “Bells Of Variel” which features Tristan Hill of Azazel.

The band comments: “”Bells of Variel” is track eight on the album, and it captures the darkest chapter in the story. Variel – the Angel of Death – appears, not as a guide, but as a punishment. He takes Michael, Seraphina’s lover, in a final act of heartbreak-fueled vengeance. It’s a moment defined by grief, rage, and the fallout of unrequited love. The song is written from both Seraphina and Variel’s perspectives, drawing out the emotional tension between despair and fury. The bells that toll throughout act as a chilling omen – only heard by angels and beings beyond the mortal realm, signaling what’s to come. Musically, it’s one of the heaviest tracks on the album. Driven guitars set the pace, with tight drums and deep bass anchoring the rhythm. Synths add a cinematic edge that makes the whole track feel bigger and more intense.”

“We didn’t originally intend to create a concept album; our only goal was to make music that captured the tangled mess of emotions that reveal the raw beauty of being human. But after releasing “Fractured Wings” – our first single following the EP Beyond the Flames – we were inspired to re-imagine the lyrics in a more literal sense. From that idea, Seraphina’s story emerged. The album follows her descent and transformation. After falling from Eden, she is thrust into an unfamiliar world and begins searching for meaning in the chaos. Over time, she uncovers love, summons inner strength, and ultimately finds redemption.”