Stranger Vision + Aether Void + Skies Turn Black + 40000 Leagues | SCRUFFY MURPHY'S, Birmingham

Name: Stranger Vision + Aether Void + Skies Turn Black + 40000 Leagues | SCRUFFY MURPHY'S, Birmingham
Start: 2025-03-28T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Scruffy Murphys

Schedule

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Scruffy Murphys | Birmingham, EN

𝑺𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑹 𝑽𝑰𝑺𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑹𝑬𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑵 𝑻𝑶 𝑬𝑵𝑮𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑯𝑬 "𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑳𝑼𝑫𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝑫𝑨𝑹𝑲𝑵𝑬𝑺𝑺 𝑻𝑶𝑼𝑹"
After the overwhelming success of their 2023 UK tour, Stranger Vision, Italy's leading power prog metal band, are set to make their highly anticipated return to the United Kingdom! The four unmissable dates of their "Prelude to Darkness Tour" offer a unique chance to experience live the energy and intensity of their latest studio album, FAUST Act I: Prelude to Darkness, released last November.
The album, inspired by Goethe’s masterpiece, delves into profound themes such as the pursuit of knowledge, love, and redemption, enriched by extraordinary collaborations like that with James LaBrie of Dream Theater. Following the acclaim of their previous albums, Poetica and Wasteland, Stranger Vision once again showcase their ability to blend power, technical skill, and melody into a unique and personal style.
This concert series will feature five incredible supporting acts: Aether Void, Grimgotts, 40,000 Leagues, Skies Turn Black, and Tales of Perdition—a stellar lineup that will join Stranger Vision on stage, making every night an unforgettable event for metal fans.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the "Prelude to Darkness Tour" and be swept away by the magic of Stranger Vision!
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Aether Void, formed in 2017, crafts music that explores the visceral depths of the human spirit—frustration, betrayal, and redemption. Influenced by Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Iced Earth, their debut album Curse of Life (2019) melds classic and modern heavy metal, channeling generational frustrations into powerful riffs and anthems like Faithless Crusade. The pandemic brought challenges but also renewal, sparking the 2022 EP Rise Again. Now recording a new album, Aether Void continues their rebellion against inequality, using their music as a weapon to challenge oppression and inspire resistance. Their melodies fuel a battle cry for freedom and social justice.
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Skies Turn Black is a North England metal band blending power metal, NWOBHM, and electronic elements. Known for big riffs, blistering solos, and epic choruses, they incorporate choirs, orchestras, synths, and keytars for a massive live sound. Their debut album, No Place Like Home (2018), earned global praise, with Metal Hammer hailing its guitar work among the year's best. The addition of vocalist and keytarist Xander Isles brought new energy, as showcased in The Skies Are Falling Down. After electrifying Bloodstock 2023, they’re eyeing major festivals like Download. With new material and their own Huddersfield studio, the band’s future looks unstoppable.
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40,000 Leagues is a metal band from Greater Manchester, UK, blending melodic metal, metalcore, and progressive metal. Known for twin guitar harmonies, leviathan-inspired lyrics, and a mix of heavy riffs and heartfelt choruses, they’ve honed their sound since forming in 2016. Singles like Reaper, Control, and their Ain’t Nobody cover earned acclaim, while 2023’s Reflections showcases their finest work with metalcore riffs, rasping vocals, and intricate guitars. They’ve played alongside RED, Evile, and others, while gracing festivals like Rabidfest and Breaking Bands. Balancing stadium-ready metal and progressive elements, they’re a rising force in the UK metal scene.
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Timeline:
19:00 > Doors Open
19:30 > 40000 Leagues
20:20 > Skies Turn Black
21:10 > Aether Void
22:10 > Stranger Vision