Kaoz Talks - Ep.287 - Johanna Kurkela, Martijn Westerholt (Eye Of Melian Interview)

Step beyond the ordinary as METAL KAOZ welcomes Martijn Westerholt and Johanna Kurkela to unveil EYE OF MELIAN’s Tolkien-inspired realm. Centered on the new album “Forest Of Forgetting”, this conversation explores how the DELAIN and AURI visionaries shaped a symphonic world of cinematic strings, ethereal piano, and angelic vocals. From Valar-worthy melodies to a daring take on Bruce Dickinson’s “Tears Of The Dragon”, discover how this album came to life, the narrative thread binding its songs together, and what the future holds for the band, especially when it comes to bringing this enchanted world to the stage. The Tolkien-inspired Symphonic supergroup EYE OF MELIAN will release their sophomore album “Forest Of Forgetting” on February 20, 2026 via Napalm Records. If you like what you hear, subscribe to our channel, like this video and visit us at https://www.metalkaoz.com FOLLOW US: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/MetalKaoz Facebook: www.Facebook.com/MetalKaoz Bluesky: Bsky.app/Metalkaoz.Bsky.Social