Italian epic/power metal band EMBRACE OF SOULS returns with a new official live video for “The Plague”, taken from their latest album The Battle Of The Dead, released on May 22nd, 2026, via Rockshots Records.
Watch “The Plague” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi7U2DgUh1g
Filmed and edited by: Simone “Morksar” D’Addazio
As the third track on the album, “The Plague” plays a central role in the story behind The Battle Of The Dead. Set in a medieval world divided into several kingdoms, the fantasy concept follows the spread of a mysterious plague that affects people’s souls, gradually pushing the continent towards a conflict between the living and the dead.
Captured during a live performance, the new video shows EMBRACE OF SOULS performing “The Plague” on stage, reflecting the direct and energetic approach of the band’s live shows, with keyboards played by Simone Fornasini.
Drawing from classic heavy and power metal of the ’80s and ’90s, as well as the epic and symphonic metal tradition of the early 2000s, “The Battle Of The Dead” combines melodic and theatrical elements with the contrast between Giacomo Rossi’s vocals and the operatic voice of Martina Mazzeo, playing a key role in the band’s sound.
The Battle Of The Dead was mixed and mastered by Alessio Garavello at Rogue Studios in London and features Morby (Domine) as a special guest vocalist on “The War”.
EMBRACE OF SOULS will return to the stage on October 24th, 2026, at Dedolor, performing alongside HEAVENFALL for the next Rockshots Night.
October 24th, 2026
ROCKSHOTS NIGHT
EMBRACE OF SOULS + HEAVENFALL
@ Dedolor
Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2290473428370267/
The band is expected to play live at these 2 shows:
Saturday 14th November @ Revolver Club in S.Donà di Piave with special guest: Arcana Opera – A.W. and opening act Lenity Lake
Sunday 29th November @ Druso Bergamo at the Malpaga Winter Night
Recommended for fans of Rhapsody of Fire, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, The Battle Of The Dead was released on May 22nd, 2026, in digital format and digipak CD edition, and it’s available to be ordered at the following links:
CD DIGIPAK: https://rockshots.eu/products/embrace-of-souls-the-battle-of-the-dead-cd
Listen to the entire album The Battle Of The Dead here: https://lnk.to/O3GJCQ
OFFICIAL MERCH: https://embraceofsoulsband.bigcartel.com/
Track Listing:
1. The Battle Of The Dead
2. Eversun
3. The Plague
4. The Gathering
5. Spine
6. Who Can Save Us
7. Betrayal
8. The Dark Lord
9. The War (feat. Morby)
10. Sacrifice
11. Desolate Lands
Line-up:
Giacomo Rossi – Vocals
Martina Mazzeo – Vocals
Edward De Rosa – Guitars
Xavier Rota – Bass
Davide Baldelli – Keyboards
Michele Olmi – Drums
More info:
https://www.rockshots.eu
https://www.instagram.com/embraceofsouls/
https://www.facebook.com/embraceofsoulsofficial/
Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS
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