Review by Shadowdoom9 (Andi) for Myrath - Wilderness of Mirrors (2026)
I'm pleasantly surprised by the amount of metal albums coming out in March. We already got hard-hitting new releases from more modern heavier bands like ERRA, Lost Society, Neurosis, and Poison the Well. And on the last Friday of that month, Iron Savior released a cover album, and another new album has arrived from... Myrath, with Wilderness of Mirrors! They have pleased me with their talented strength once again.
March just so happened to be the month that I've actually started listening to Myrath full-time after about 10 years of hearing about them but brushing them aside. With their 7th album, they continue to step up their game, with slight improvement in the production. I also loved how audible the bass is now. As always, the amount of worldwide influences makes Myrath one of the most diverse and versatile bands around. Middle Eastern symphonic progressive metal is a style that Myrath can perform at ease, and that's something worth praising a lot.
"The Funeral" is a complex opening track, and the one that encouraged me to listen to Myrath, via one of the monthly Infinite playlists. I honestly wasn't expecting oriental progressive metal to hit me so hard, but I'm glad it did. One of the greatest tracks here is the catchy "Until the End", in which vocalist Zaher Zorgati duets with Amaranthe female vocalist Elize Ryd. "Breathing Near the Roar" has left me breathless with its Middle Eastern take on the neoclassical progressiveness of The Human Abstract.
"Les Enfants du Soleil" (Children of the Sun) has touched my heart. The French lyrics are quite well-done, considering the fact that keyboardist Kevin Codfert is from France, and the band now reside there. "Still the Dawn Will Come" has catchy rhythms worth dancing and headbanging to. From the start of "The Clown", that song has a sound closer to heavy/power metal, and it's the somewhat generic kind. Well it's not bad, though it could've been improved for the album rating to be raised up to perfection. "Soul of My Soul" is another excellent single with different layers.
"Edge of the Night" has the catchy melody of Amaranthe, but replace the electronics with Middle Eastern vibes. I can say the same about "Echoes of the Fallen" which is an odd yet brilliant standout. Although it sounds more alt-ish, the progressiveness and the climatic chorus help the track stay good. All that's missing is for Ryd to guest appear in that track as well. "Through the Seasons" ends the album on a refined note.
All in all, Wilderness of Mirrors may be tied with Karma as my favorite Myrath album that isn't the glorious Tales of the Sands. It's too spectacular to ignore. Myrath needs to be appreciated more, and they shall!
Favorites: "The Funeral", "Until the End", "Les Enfants du Soleil", "Soul of My Soul", "Echoes of the Fallen"