heavy-metal-darkness: Eleine | We Stand United

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Eleine | We Stand United | Reigning Phoenix Music

Release Date: September 05, 2025

Format: Digital/CD/Vinyl

Genre: Dark Melodic Metal

Country: Sweden

Empowering, brutal and captivating; three words that are deeply tied to Eleine’s mission. Since their rise with “Dancing In Hell” in 2020, the Swedish band has pushed forward with a style that unites symphonic grandeur and heavy riffing, all while carrying a message of survival and strength. Their touring history with acts like Nightwish, Ensiferum and Pain, and their successful European headliner runs, show that their growing legion is not just loyal, it’s expanding at an impressive pace.

“We Stand United” continues this journey in a way that is celebratory and fierce. The album begins with “Towards The Fields,” a short instrumental intro that builds a cinematic atmosphere before the title track bursts forward. “We Stand United” fueled by thunderous rhythm and massive symphonic layers that set the foundation for Madeleine Liljestam’s commanding voice. It is designed to resonate as an anthem, a rallying cry that captures the very spirit the band has been cultivating live.

What makes this release interesting is its blend of new and revisited material. The inclusion of live versions of “Never Forget” and “We Are Legion,” recorded at Masters Of Rock 2024, captures the raw energy of Eleine’s performance. These aren’t just filler tracks, they reflect the unity between the band and their audience.

“Promise Of Apocalypse – Symphonic Version” closes the tracklist, stripping away the metal weight to focus entirely on the orchestral side of Eleine. It’s a dramatic and cinematic reimagining that feels like the soundtrack to a grand finale, reinforcing the versatility and theatrical edge that the band carries into everything they do.

At only five tracks long, “We Stand United” is not a full-length experience in the traditional sense. The blend of studio, live, and symphonic interpretations creates a package that is quite powerful. This is a release meant to energize the faithful and remind new listeners why Eleine’s message has caught fire across Europe and beyond. This release has impact and captures the essence of Eleine as a band that thrives on unity, anthems, and connection, all wrapped in the dramatic fire of melodic metal.

Score: 7.3