Swedish royal metal band REXORIA release their new single “Heart Of Sorrow”.
The track features Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline), uniting two distinctive metal voices in a collaboration aimed squarely at fans of melodic metal.
 
“Heart of Sorrow” is a grand, emotionally charged power ballad that fuses strong melodic hooks with heavy guitars, driven by a commanding vocal performance at its core. The interplay between Frida‘s and Johnny Gioeli‘s voices creates a striking dynamic: Gioeli‘s raw, raspy delivery brings grit and weight, while Frida‘s clear and emotive vocals soar above, adding depth, intensity, and power.
The single is accompanied by a cinematic music video, centered on visual storytelling and a strong aesthetic direction that reflects the band‘s evolving image and artistic vision.
 
With “Heart of Sorrow”, REXORIA and Johnny Gioeli deliver a power ballad that leaves a lasting impression — emotional, dramatic, and impossible to ignore.
 
“Heart of Sorrow” is taken from the upcoming album Fallen Dimension, out May 8, 2026 via Black Lodge Records.
 
Watch “Heart of Sorrow” HERE:
https://youtu.be/bTGtPf3f4Sw
 
And previous Single “Break the Wave” HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZQ7Y3Sq5DE

More info on REXORIA

This is Royal Metal.

REXORIA delivers massive choruses, clear stories and a sound that stands above trends — modern yet timeless, epic yet deeply human. Built on presence and conviction, the band invites listeners into an empire shaped by melody and power.

REXORIA writes songs with massive choruses, clear stories and a sound that feels both modern and timeless. Epic, yet always driven by a burning, soaring heart.

Formed in 2016 in Småland, Sweden, REXORIA quickly evolved into something distinct within the metal landscape, embarking on their first European tour only months after releasing their first EP.
Unbound by traditional genre definitions, the band blends heavy metal, power metal, symphonic, cinematic and electronic influences into a unified sound, driven by Frida Ohlin’s distinctive voice – powerful, raspy and deeply emotional.
The name says it all: REX meaning king, and ORIA meaning golden – marking the birth of Royal Metal.

With their upcoming fourth studio album Fallen Dimension, following the success of Imperial Dawn, both released through Black Lodge / Sound Pollution, REXORIA takes its most focused and confident step to date.
Mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (Sabaton, Bloodbound, Raubtier, Dynazty), Fallen Dimension presents 11 powerful songs that fully define REXORIA’s evolved sound.

A key element of the album is its two exclusive duets, featuring Mike Andersson of Tungsten and Johnny Gioeli of Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline.
The duet with Mike Andersson adds depth and weight to a powerful heavy metal song written in a time of war, while the collaboration with Johnny Gioeli brings raw honesty and emotion to a powerful, heartfelt rock ballad.

The album moves through a wide emotional and thematic range: from societal criticism and war-driven narratives to emotional power ballads and uplifting, hook-driven anthems.
Each song serves as its own chronicle, telling stories of ordinary people rising from below and pushing back against higher powers, across eras spanning from the 17th century to the present day.

REXORIA is a proven live force, with over 120 performances across Europe.
The band has shared stages and toured with acts such as Battle Beast, Bloodbound, Dynazty, Sirenia, Semblant and Thobbe Englund (Sabaton), and has played at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival and Malmöfestivalen in 2024.

With over 3 million streams on Spotify and nearly 500,000 YouTube views, REXORIA stands ready for the next step.

Royal Metal is fully formed – with momentum, purpose and a clear artistic vision.

Welcome to the empire of REXORIA.