Sweden’s own Symphonic Metal masters return with a compelling offering that draws together a connection between the band’s studio recordings and live performances.

Featuring two unheard pieces, two live tracks recorded at Masters of Rock 2024, and a symphonic version of a fantastic song, We Stand United, the brand new EP by Landskrona, Sweden’s own Symphonic Metal outfit Eleine, is a compelling offering that draws together a connection between the band’s studio recordings and live performances, following up on their critically acclaimed albums Dancing in Hell (2020) and We Shall Remain (2023). Recorded at Studio Bohus, the new EP by frontwoman Madeleine “Eleine” Liljestam, vocalist and guitarist Rikard Ekberg, and guitarist Victor Jonasson (alongside bassist Filip Stålberg and drummer Jesper Sunnhagen, who have recently left the band) might be short in duration, but it will definitely keep their loyal fanbase fully satisfied while studio album number five is in the works.

The cinematic intro Towards the Fields invites us all to join Eleine in their quest for heavy music in We Stand United, a killer new tune by those Swedish metallers where Eleine’s vocals sound hypnotizing as usual, boosted by the deep roars by Rikard, resulting in a massive Symphonic Metal aria bursting with epicness and adrenaline. Never Forget (Live at Masters of Rock 2024) is an excellent live version of one of their heaviest tunes, with its pounding drums and striking riffs adding an extra touch of darkness to it, and the same can be said about We are Legion (Live at Masters of Rock 2024). We can’t see it, but we can imagine the entire crowd jumping up and down with the band in this incendiary and thrilling live version. And closing such a special EP we have the symphonic version of Promise of Apocalypse (Symphonic version), with Eleine stealing the spotlight as expected with her captivating, delicate yet powerful vocals.

“We wanted to give you something in between album cycles. A feel of what’s to come, where we stand right now and a closer look at the past. This is We Stand United – an EP dedicated towards our strong and loyal fans across the world including live tracks and something brand new,” commented Madeleine and Rikard, who are waiting for you to join their army on Facebook and on Instagram (or simply click HERE for all things Eleine), including their unmatched live performances (like their incendiary upcoming tour with the mighty Primal Fear), and don’t forget to also subscribe to their official YouTube channel, to stream their already solid discography on Spotify, and to purchase their excellent new EP from their official webstore or by clicking HERE. We Stand United is unique, it’s alive, it’s symphonic, and more important than all that, it’s a beautiful gift from those Swedish metallers to their fans, warming them up for a bright future ahead of them.

Best moments of the album: We Stand United and We are Legion (Live at Masters of Rock 2024).

Worst moments of the album: None.

Released in 2025 Reigning Phoenix Music

Track listing
1. Towards the Fields (Intro) 1:05
2. We Stand United 4:42
3. Never Forget (Live at Masters of Rock 2024) 4:47
4. We are Legion (Live at Masters of Rock 2024) 3:55
5. Promise of Apocalypse (Symphonic version) 3:43

Band members
Madeleine “Eleine” Liljestam – vocals
Rikard Ekberg – guitars, growls, vocals
Victor Jonasson – guitars

Guest musicians
Filip Stålberg – bass
Jesper Sunnhagen – drums