REXORIA imperial dawn BLOD170LP

Swedish High-Energy Metal: Rexoria’s ‘Imperial Dawn’ (BLOD170LP)

Today’s entry highlights a rising force in the Scandinavian metal scene. We are looking at the 2023 vinyl release of Imperial Dawn by Rexoria, released on Black Lodge Records with the catalog number BLOD170LP.

A New Level of Power

Released on February 3, 2023, this album marks a significant step forward for the band following their previous effort, Ice Breaker. Fronted by the powerful vocalist Frida Ohlin—often noted for a vocal timbre reminiscent of Adele but adapted for heavy metal—Rexoria delivers a blend of catchy melodies, heavy riffs, and shimmering keyboards. The production pedigree is stellar, featuring a mix by Stefan Helleblad (Within Temptation) and mastering by Thomas “Plec” Johansson. Additionally, Edwin Premberg from Metalite contributes keyboards throughout the album, adding electronic textures to tracks like “Light Up The Sky” and “Paradigm.”

For Fans Of…

Having toured with heavyweights like Battle Beast, Bloodbound, and Dynazty, Rexoria’s sound appeals directly to fans of modern melodic power metal. The album balances electronic rock elements with emotional, folk-inspired moments, creating a diverse listening experience.

Format and Packaging

This release is the standard Black Vinyl edition. It is housed in a high-quality gatefold sleeve featuring the band’s striking artwork. A hype sticker is affixed to the shrink wrap.