STORMKEEP Premiere Stunning "The Black Dragons Of Iswylm" Music Video Via Metal Injection Ahead Of New Album Release

Denver symphonic black metal visionaries STORMKEEP have unveiled their breathtaking new music video for "The Black Dragons Of Iswylm," premiering exclusively through Metal Injection ahead of the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, The Nocturnes Of Iswylm , arriving June 12 via Vesperian GmbH and Metal Blade Records. Go check it out here: https://metalinjection.net/video/premiere-stormkeep-drop-new-mythological-music-video-for-the-black-dragons-of-iswylm

Serving as the centerpiece single from the upcoming album, "The Black Dragons Of Iswylm" offers fans a powerful glimpse into the next chapter of STORMKEEP's evolving fantasy-driven universe. More than just a music video, the visual presentation marks a major artistic leap for the band, bringing the mythical world of Iswylm to life in a way never before seen.

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and cinematographer Michael Ragen, the video delivers a cinematic experience worthy of the band's expansive storytelling. Ragen is widely known for directing and editing The Stargate , the acclaimed 20-minute visual companion to Blood Incantation's groundbreaking work, as well as his contributions to Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities: The Viewing . His signature style of immersive world-building, striking imagery, and atmospheric storytelling is on full display throughout the video.

For the first time, STORMKEEP fully embrace their visual identity by appearing on screen as the mythological characters that inhabit their fictional realm of Elda. Each member steps into their established persona, blurring the line between artist and legend while deepening the lore surrounding The Seer, the central figure of the band's ongoing narrative.

The release serves as the perfect introduction to The Nocturnes Of Iswylm , a record that promises to expand the ambitious foundations laid by the band's critically acclaimed debut, Tales Of Othertime . While continuing the story within the world of Elda, the new album ventures into darker and more introspective territory.

The band describes the album as an evolution of their "black metal symphonia," combining majestic medieval atmospheres, fantasy-inspired storytelling, and sophisticated songwriting with a stronger emphasis on emotional depth and gothic influences. Rather than simply revisiting familiar territory, STORMKEEP have pushed beyond their established comfort zone, crafting a more dynamic, melodic, and nuanced listening experience while retaining the epic scope that has become their trademark.

Produced by STORMKEEP alongside Michael Zech, known for his work with Secrets Of The Moon, Dark Fortress, and The Ruins Of Beverast, the album was mastered by Arthur Rizk, whose resume includes Blood Incantation, Power Trip, and Worm. The visual presentation is equally impressive, featuring cover artwork from legendary artist Simon Bisley, complemented by additional artwork from Valnoir, whose portfolio includes collaborations with Ulver, Paradise Lost, and Amorphis.

The Nocturnes Of Iswylm Track Listing

1. The Taste of Immortal Blood
2. The Black Dragons of Iswylm
3. Saccharine Subjugation
4. Imperious Sanguine Eroticism
5. Echoes in the Vasts of Sequestration
6. Carnal Tapestries of Nailtorn Flesh
7. Ballad of a Fallen Star

With The Nocturnes Of Iswylm arriving June 12, STORMKEEP appear poised to solidify their position among the most imaginative and compelling forces in modern black metal. Fans of epic storytelling, symphonic grandeur, and immersive fantasy worlds will not want to miss this release.

Watch the new video for "The Black Dragons Of Iswylm" now via Metal Injection and prepare to enter the shadowed realm of Iswylm when the album drops this Friday.