82 of 100 points and a top-5 playlist mention for Hollow Mirror in Fireworks Rock & Metal magazine! "A virtual tempest that showcases the high talents of each member."
★★★★☆ in this Hollow Mirror review from Metal A Day! Symphonic metal conoisseur Mads Pristed immersed himself in our soundscape. Read his thoughts here.
8/10 stars for Hollow Mirror in this review from Metal Temple.
Hollow Mirror is a collection of ghost stories, brought to life by 16-voice choirs, intricate orchestrations and classical soloists in fusion with the metal ensemble.
Guest performances by renowned folk artist Sigurboði Grétarsson (Danheim, Niðafjöll) and award-winning singer-songwriter Amalie Skriver brings a larger-than- life quality to the storytelling of Ethereal Kingdoms. Torn fates, ghost stories and metal fuse in a grandiose soundscape on the coming album, produced by Jakob Gundel (Invocator, The Interbeing, Black Book Lodge and more).
With the lyrics embodied by Sofia Schmidt’s characteristic vocals, spanning the highest soprano notes to the most desperate growls, Ethereal Kingdoms create poignant stories and moods with heartfelt passion and unexpected turns.
Ethereal Kingdoms, deliver a unique and modern take on theatrical symphonic metal. Enter their sonic universe, explore the full range of musical emotion. From nostalgic melodies to haunting dissonances, from soaring high notes to shattering screams, from heartfelt solos to destroyed violins.
Christian Rasmussen, Jon Elmquist and Jakob Holm have parted from the Ethereal Kingdoms project. Guitarist Mads Sørensen (Maelsteria, Exelerate) and bassist Jonas Klarstrup (Exelerate) will shape the future direction of Ethereal Kingdoms alongside Sofia Schmidt (vocals). For live performances, we are joined by Mads Mortensen on drums (Gespenst, Ex-Woebegone Obscured, Berlin Philharmonics and more) All … Continue reading "Lineup change – new beginnings in 2021"
Ethereal Kingdoms joins ILLDISPOSED, HATESPHERE, RED WARSZAWA, CABAL, HEIDRA, LIFESICK, MANTICORA, ROT AWAY, ALTERACT, BLACK SWAMP WATER, CHRONICLE, CAUTERIZER, DEMOLIZER, PECTORA, PITCHBLACK, SHADOWSPAWN, WAYWARD DAWN at NÆSTVED METALFEST 2021 Festival is SOLD OUT27th & 28th of August 2021
★★★★★★★★☆☆ from MODGIFT for our first live show since the lockdown.
30th of July 2020 for the MIGHTY MUSIC presents ETHEREAL KINGDOMS, WAYWARD DAWN and CHRONICLE.
Pumpehuset, Byhaven.
Sofia spoke with Kasper Behrendt from DEN TUNGE RADIO fresh off stage from SLAY HOME SLAY SAFE livestream show. We talk about the visual aspects of our shows and how to deal with not playing live shows for several months.
How do you transition from playing shows and being an active part of the music scene to suddenly being stuck at home during a pandemic? Sofia spoke with DEMON REPORTS about her experience and survival tips in this interview.
Slay Home Slay Safe
Two day live-streaming metal show event from Forbrændingen.
With HateSphere, Solbrud, Artillery, MØL, Cabal, Orm, Ethereal Kingdoms and Lamentari.
Join us in our rehearsal room for our very first live playthrough video ever. Get a peek behind the scenes and learn more about our process in this article.
Swiss prog death legends Xaon join forces with Sunless Dawn, Ethereal Kingdoms and new Lamentari for a night of complexity, wonder and brutality at Forbrændingen, Albertslund
Our debut album has made it onto the 2019 top releases lists from multiple magazines. "An album that captures you from the very first song until the last"
Ethereal Kingdoms Udlejre Kirke – a musical total experience at Udlejre Church. Our special total music experience at Udlejre kirke church in Ølstykke is sold out, just 16 days after we published the event. 180 people will enter the beautiful architecture of the unique church, where we incorporate the organ, The Kingdom Choir and flute … Continue reading "Sold out headliner show at Udlejre Kirke"
Ethereal Kingdoms Udlejre church concert. February 21st 2020.
Doors: 19.00. Featuring special guest soloists, the church's organ and The Kingdom Choir.
Spanish-based European Metal Channel featured Ethereal Kingdoms very first single and music video “Heartchamber” in their 145th “Best European Metal Bands” compilation. Focusing on releases from October 2019, this song from Hollow Mirror made it onto their list. We are in good company with bands from all over the EU! European Metal Channel has a … Continue reading "Best European Metal Bands features Ethereal Kingdoms"
We are thrilled to unveil Hollow Mirror. A collection of 9 ghost stories rendered in a massive soundscape. Featuring numerous guest musicians, this debut album is the largest undertaking in our career so far. Our debut album is out now wordwide on vinyl, CD and digital via Mighty Music. Enter Hollow Mirror on your streaming … Continue reading "Hollow Mirror out now"
""We focus on the contrast between beauty and brutality. It's the twist that makes it interesting"
Germany's Legacy Magazine spoke with Sofia and Christian about creativity, songwriting and theatre.
In celebration of the release of our debut album Hollow MirrorWe have created a special night full of strange wonder and beautyWe play a one-of-a kind acoustic set with special guestsEnjoy the band’s signature ‘Sovereign’ drinkContests, surprises and more! You are invited Hollow Mirror release concert 11th of October 2019 Doors: 19.30 Showtime: 20.15DJ’s, special surprises and more! … Continue reading "‘Hollow Mirror’ acoustic release concert"
“We try to create the music we feel is missing out there. We draw our inspiration from a lot of different places, and always strive to create something extraordinary”
Danish Metalized magazine reached out for an interview
"The image of the ghost represents all your bad decisions"
French Metallian magazine gave us our first front page feature and full page interview as well as a 5/6 star review!
Saturday the 21st of September, 19.45, Teater ZeBu, Denmark
★★★★☆ - "A show of the grandiose kind" - Metal A Day
"Impressive as always" - Devilution
"Deep growls, beautiful singing and screams in the same song" - Metaltone
With Bersærk, Defacing God, Sunless Dawn and more.
"We're not afraid of taking chances and creating shows, that extend beyond just being a concert"
Heavymetal.dk spoke with us before our show at Copenhagen Metal Fest.
Special theatrical show featuring dancers, special effects, The Kingdom Choir and video projections.
Backed by DMF, DAF and Metal Royale special grant for creating an extraordinary show for the festival.
Heavymetal.it spoke with Sofia fresh off stage at their Finntroll support show at Gimle in September 2018.
"We wanted to create something unique that differentiates us, not just copy other bands. We don't just make music, we create stories"
In this 60 minute symphonic metal special feature, Sofia speaks with Behrendt and Jeanette Meibom about the danish symphonic metal scene, her unique vocal technique and the band's recent signing with Mighty Music.
September 21st 2018, Gimle, Roskilde
Finntroll support show with special guest Amalie Skriver
★★★★☆ – “You could risk getting pieces of a violin, which was shattered on stage, in the face, which only underlines the attention to detail in this orchestra ” – Metal A Day