Norwegian progressive metal act Course Of Fate proudly announce the release of their upcoming studio album, “Behind the Eclipse”, due out on January 30th, 2026, via ROAR!
Fans can get a first taste of the record through the brand-new lyric video for the first single, “Sky is Falling”, below.
Guitarist Kenneth Henriksen shares a striking reflection behind the song:
“Some walk in the brightest of light all their life. Most wander in gloom, with sudden bursts of illumination. A few will soar high above the clouds – gazing directly into the blazing sun, only to fall, deep into the darkness. Many a time, those who fall will grab hold on others as they descend, dragging them into the dark. It is a good thing, then, that only in the rarest of times a soul falls so hard that it seems like the whole sky is falling with it”.
Following their critically acclaimed concept album “Mindweaver” (2020) – hailed alongside classics like “Operation: Mindcrime”, “Scenes from a Memory”, and “The Wall” – and their powerful sophomore effort “Somnium” (2023), Course Of Fate return with their most dynamic and heavy material yet.
“Behind the Eclipse” presents a diverse collection of songs where light and darkness intertwine—both musically and lyrically. Though not a concept album, each track connects through this theme, showcasing the band’s signature mix of melodic depth, progressive sophistication, and emotional weight!
Pre-order & pre-save “Behind the Eclipse” here.
Tracklist:
1. Memories
2. Behind the Eclipse
3. Sky is Falling
4. So It Goes
5. Acolyte
6. Hiding From the Light
7. Don’t Close Your Eyes
8. Neverwhere
Line-up:
Eivind Gunnesen – Vocals
Kenneth Henriksen – Guitars
Fredrik Jacobsen – Guitars
Torstein Haakafoss – Bass
Per-Morten Bergseth – Drums
Weblinks:
www.facebook.com/courseoffate
www.instagram.com/courseoffate
