Swedish metal quartet Stygian Fair unveil their highly anticipated full-length album, The Hidden Realm, out now on all digital platforms and in physical format as of July 11th via Rockshots Records.

The album kicks off with its powerful title track, blending thrashy riffs with a dark, honest narrative. The journey ahead explores the battle between choice and destiny through 11 tracks that touch on themes of social decay, spiritual unrest, and inner reckoning.

No clicks, no gimmicks, just pure, guitar-driven heavy metal. “The Hidden Realm” is sharper, more melodic, and more direct than their previous release “Aradia”, marking a significant evolution in their sound.

From the haunting “Abide Your Master” to the introspective “All Of Us” and the soaring “Rise from the Shadows,” this album is raw and impactful, delivering an unforgettable experience.

Get ready for real music, made by those who believe in albums that speak, challenge, and endure.
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Listen Now: http://lnk.to/qnKvkM​

Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/y6jwjmPgX6Y​

Order the album: https://rockshots.eu/PVKFrT2QFCWg6AF​

Track Listing:
​1. The Hidden Realm
2. Abide Your Master
3. Into The Well
4. Peel The Layers Off
5. What You’re Fighting For
6. All Of Us
7. Dawn
8. Meteor
9. Anthem Of The Lost
10. Rise From The Shadows
11. Ferwor Of Fools

All songs written by Andreas Stoltz, Emil Holmqvist, Per-Olov Jonsson and Anders Hedman.
Produced by Stygian Fair, recorded at Ballerina Studios in Umeå.
Mixed by Marcus Jidell and mastered by CJ Grimmark.

STYGIAN FAIR Line Up:​
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​Andreas Stoltz: Vocals, Guitar
​Emil Holmqvist: Guitar
​Anders Hedman: Bass
​P-O Jonsson: Drums

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​FOLLOW:​
​Stygian Fair on Instagram​
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​Stygian Fair on Spotify​

ABOUT:​
Stygian Fair is a band from a small town called Umeå in the north of Sweden. The band has existed for about nine years now, and it all started when both P-O Jonsson and Emil Holmqvist decided to leave a band called ” Crave” to lay the foundations for Stygian Fair. Erik Andersson joined on bass, and Andreas Stoltz on lead vocals and guitar. This first incarnation of the band never made a big mark, recording or gig-wise… due to life’s crooked path.

In the autumn of 2016, Erik left the band, and a few weeks later, so did Andreas as well. Soon thereafter, the band gathered new momentum by welcoming Anders Hedman as the new powerhouse bass player. After a couple of auditions, Pontus Åkerlund became the new singer, and with this setting, the band recorded and launched an EP named “Into the Coven”. The band began playing live frequently at different local venues. At the end of August 2018, the band entered the studio again, and in October of the same year, came the debut “Panta Rei”. In January 202,0 came the sophomore album “Nadir” and in April 2021, “Equilibrium”.

In September 2021, Pontus Åkerlund decided to leave the band. A few weeks’ search for a new vocalist led to the return of Andreas Stoltz as lead vocalist and guitar player, after his years in Binary Creed and Hollow. In late 2022, Stygian Fair entered the studio once again to record ten new powerful songs with Stygian Fair’s trademark strong melodies. It is titled Aradia after the witch daughter of Diana, the goddess of the hunt and the moon.​
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Now it’s time for a new chapter with a new album due in 2025 with Rockshots Records.

Following the raw intensity of their previous single “Abide Your Master”, Swedish heavy epic metallers Stygian Fair unveil a new and more introspective side of their upcoming album “The Hidden Realm” with the release of “All Of Us” — available now on all digital platforms alongside an official music video on the Rockshots Records YouTube channel.

Described by the band as “the closest we’ll come to a ballad on this record”, “All Of Us” explores themes of loneliness and conscience, trading thunder for nuance while keeping the emotional impact intact. With its haunting melodies and melancholic undertones, the track stands as a powerful reflection on the fragile spaces between isolation and inner strength.

The upcoming full-length “The Hidden Realm” marks a new chapter for Stygian Fair — sharper, more melodic, and more direct than ever before, yet uncompromising in its authenticity. Lyrically, the album dives deep into modern chaos and ancient myth alike, tackling everything from AI, political cults, and consumerism to existential reckoning and forgotten histories. It’s a record about the truths we bury, the world we ignore, and the cost of staying silent.

Known for their refusal to chase trends or rely on backing tracks, Stygian Fair keep things real, both in the studio and on stage. Their live performances are raw, honest, and deeply human. No masks. No click tracks. Just honest, melodic, heavy music delivered with purpose.

Featuring members with deep roots in the Scandinavian metal scene — including Andreas Stoltz (Hollow, Binary Creed), Emil Holmqvist and P-O Jonsson (Crave), and Anders Hedman (Witch) — Stygian Fair blends epic heavy metal with progressive influences and strong, emotionally driven songwriting. Their sound has been described as “uncompromising, melodic and timeless”, drawing comparisons to bands like Tad Morose and Memento Mori.

With “All Of Us,” Stygian Fair shows that heaviness doesn’t always come from volume—sometimes, it comes from honesty.

Digital – http://lnk.to/pLFwWLD2​

Music Video – https://youtu.be/pOAK2Bf52rE​

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“The Hidden Realm” will be released on July 11th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.
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​ALBUM PRE-ORDER: https://rockshots.eu/PVKFrT2QFCWg6AF​

Previous Single – “Abide Your Master”

Digital – https://lnk.to/AC8CVo​

Music Video – https://youtu.be/SUY3nlK2_os​
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​Track Listing:
​1. The Hidden Realm
2. Abide Your Master
3. Into The Well
4. Peel The Layers Off
5. What You’re Fighting For
6. All Of Us
7. Dawn
8. Meteor
9. Anthem Of The Lost
10. Rise From The Shadows
11. Ferwor Of Fools

All songs written by Andreas Stoltz, Emil Holmqvist, Per-Olov Jonsson and Anders Hedman.
Produced by Stygian Fair, recorded at Ballerina Studios in Umeå.
Mixed by Marcus Jidell and mastered by CJ Grimmark.

STYGIAN FAIR Line Up:​
​
​Andreas Stoltz: Vocals, Guitar
​Emil Holmqvist: Guitar
​Anders Hedman: Bass
​P-O Jonsson: Drums

​Roc​kshots.eu​
​
​FOLLOW:​
​Stygian Fair on Instagram​
​Stygian Fair on Facebook​
​Stygian Fair on Spotify​

ABOUT:​
Stygian Fair is a band from a small town called Umeå in the north of Sweden. The band has existed for about nine years now, and it all started when both P-O Jonsson and Emil Holmqvist decided to leave a band called ” Crave” to lay the foundations for Stygian Fair. Erik Andersson joined on bass, and Andreas Stoltz on lead vocals and guitar. This first incarnation of the band never made a big mark, recording or gig-wise… due to life’s crooked path.

In the autumn of 2016, Erik left the band, and a few weeks later, so did Andreas as well. Soon thereafter, the band gathered new momentum by welcoming Anders Hedman as the new powerhouse bass player. After a couple of auditions, Pontus Åkerlund became the new singer, and with this setting, the band recorded and launched an EP named “Into the Coven”. The band began playing live frequently at different local venues. At the end of August 2018, the band entered the studio again, and in October of the same year, came the debut “Panta Rei”. In January 202,0 came the sophomore album “Nadir” and in April 2021, “Equilibrium”.

In September 2021, Pontus Åkerlund decided to leave the band. A few weeks’ search for a new vocalist led to the return of Andreas Stoltz as lead vocalist and guitar player, after his years in Binary Creed and Hollow. In late 2022, Stygian Fair entered the studio once again to record ten new powerful songs with Stygian Fair’s trademark strong melodies. It is titled Aradia after the witch daughter of Diana, the goddess of the hunt and the moon.​
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Now it’s time for a new chapter with a new album due in 2025 with Rockshots Records.

Swedish metal outfit Stygian Fair return with a brand-new single titled “Abide Your Master”, now available on all digital platforms. The track offers a first taste of their forthcoming full-length album, “The Hidden Realm” slated for release via Rockshots Records.

With a strong discography that includes “Panta Rei” (2018), “Nadir” (2020), “Equilibrium” (2021) and the critically acclaimed “Aradia” (2023), Stygian Fair continue to carve out their own path, defying trends and embracing pure, emotionally resonant metal.
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“Abide Your Master” takes on the dangers of blind obedience — of abandoning your conscience to follow a demagogue without question. Heavy, urgent and unflinching, it asks what happens when we stop thinking for ourselves… and start worshipping the very force that’s leading us over the edge.

While details about “The Hidden Realm” remain under wraps, the album sees Stygian Fair pushing further than ever before — more direct, more melodic, and more accessible without losing the edge that defines them. They’ve sharpened both their sound and their message; the songs hit faster, dig deeper, and speak louder.
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Lyrically, “The Hidden Realm” explores everything from political collapse and mass delusion to natural disaster, ancient mysteries, and inner reckoning. It’s a record about the worlds we ignore, the truths we tend to bury, and the consequences of silence.

For fans of Tad Morose, Memento Mori, and those who long for metal with both weight and heart, “Abide Your Master” is a compelling invitation into the world of Stygian Fair—a world where music is crafted with intention, passion, and no compromises.
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We’re opening a door. Welcome inside.

LISTEN: “Abide Your Master”: https://lnk.to/AC8CVo​

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“The Hidden Realm” will be released on July 11th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.
​
​ALBUM PRE-ORDER: https://rockshots.eu/PVKFrT2QFCWg6AF​

Track Listing:
1. The Hidden Realm
2. Abide Your Master
3. Into The Well
4. Peel The Layers Off
5. What You’re Fighting For
6. All Of Us
7. Dawn
8. Meteor
9. Anthem Of The Lost
10. Rise From The Shadows
11. Ferwor Of Fools

All songs written by Andreas Stoltz, Emil Holmqvist, Per-Olov Jonsson and Anders Hedman.
Produced by Stygian Fair, recorded at Ballerina Studios in Umeå.
Mixed by Marcus Jidell and mastered by CJ Grimmark.

STYGIAN FAIR Line Up:​
​
​Andreas Stoltz: Vocals, Guitar
​Emil Holmqvist: Guitar
​Anders Hedman: Bass
​P-O Jonsson: Drums

​Roc​kshots.eu​
​
​FOLLOW:​
​Stygian Fair on Instagram​
​Stygian Fair on Facebook​
​Stygian Fair on Spotify​

ABOUT:​
Stygian Fair is a band from a small town called Umeå in the north of Sweden. The band has existed for about nine years now and it all started when both P-O Jonsson and Emil Holmqvist decided to leave a band called ” Crave” to lay the foundations for Stygian Fair. Erik Andersson joined on bass and Andreas Stoltz on lead vocals and guitar. This first incarnation of the band never made a big mark recording or gig-wise… due to life’s crooked path.

In the autumn of 2016, Erik left the band, and a few weeks later, so did Andreas as well. Soon thereafter, the band gathered new momentum by welcoming Anders Hedman as the new powerhouse bass player. After a couple of auditions, Pontus Åkerlund became the new singer, and with this setting, the band recorded and launched an EP named “Into the Coven”. The band began playing live frequently at different local venues. At the end of August 2018, the band entered the studio again, and in October of the same year, came the debut “Panta Rei”. In January 202,0 came the sophomore album “Nadir” and in April 2021, “Equilibrium”.

In September 2021, Pontus Åkerlund decided to leave the band. A few weeks’ search for a new vocalist led to the return of Andreas Stoltz as lead vocalist and guitar player, after his years in Binary Creed and Hollow. In late 2022, Stygian Fair entered the studio once again to record ten new powerful songs with Stygian Fair’s trademark strong melodies. It is titled Aradia after the witch daughter of Diana, the goddess of the hunt and the moon.​
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Now it’s time for a new chapter with a new album due in 2025 with Rockshots Records.