Today marks a major milestone in the journey of epic power metal band Braveride, as they proudly unveil their new full-length album “The Great Awakening” via Rockshots Records. To celebrate the release, the band has also revealed the official lyric video for “Nightmares Are Real”, a powerful and emotionally charged track from the record.
A standout song from the album’s more epic and atmospheric side, “Nightmares Are Real” features one of the strongest choruses on the record. With enchanted harmonies and grand orchestrations, the track delves into a haunted world in motion, one where evil thrives as people look the other way. Presented through a visually engaging lyric video, the song’s themes are brought to life, enhancing its narrative weight and emotional intensity.
“The Great Awakening” is a concept album built as a complete listening experience, where each track contributes to a vast fantasy universe crafted by band founder and songwriter Marios Christakis. With a deep love for fantasy lore, sword-and-sorcery imagery, and cinematic storytelling, Braveride blends symphonic arrangements, classical guitar passages, and powerful riffing into a cohesive and dynamic sound.
Driven by inspiration and passion, the album showcases Braveride’s evolution into one of the most compelling voices in modern epic power metal. From high-energy hymns like “Executioner” to haunting anthems like “Nightmares Are Real”, the record balances complexity and accessibility, offering something memorable in every track.
With “The Great Awakening”, Braveride delivers their most ambitious and fully realized work to date—an epic power metal journey destined to strike a chord with fans of Rhapsody of Fire, Blind Guardian, and Manowar. Spotify – https://lnk.to/uup1GZ Music Video – “Nightmares Are Real” – https://youtu.be/HBoeEunJmDI
Track Listing: 1. Twilight 2. Executioner 3. Nightmares are Real 4. Souls are Marching 5. Temple of the Unholy Reign 6. The Gate 7. Delfekor 8. Gionis 9. Unspoken Terror 10. The Final Confrontation
Braveride Line Up: Marios Christakis: Guitars, Orchestrations, Lyrics, and all music compositions Marcello Vieira: Vocals and Vocal Additional Arrangements, Additional Lyrics Antonis Gerogiorgos: Drums Wolf De Iuliis: Bass
