Eye of Melian - Forest of Forgetting [CD]

EYE OF MELIAN release the new album, Forest of Forgetting, on February 20th, 2026 via Napalm Records. Named after a powerful primordial singing spirit from the world of J. R. R. Tolkien, EYE OF MELIAN draws inspiration from the master of fantasy and expands on his ethereal concept. Created by Delain’s Martijn Westerholt and featuring Auri’s Johanna Kurkela as a lead vocalist, EYE OF MELIAN’s Forest of Forgetting is a masterclass in symphonic songwriting. Completing the lineup are orchestral arranger Mikko P. Mustonen and backing vocalist and lyricist Robin La Joy, with features by Nightwish’s Troy Donockley on flute and uilleann pipes, as well as hurdy-gurdy fairy Patty Gurdy. With this album, EYE OF MELIAN extends an invitation to faraway lands full of wonder. Utterly unforgettable!