5 ans plus tard, le groupe, enfin son maître à penser Phil Giordana continue de composer, mais il a également annoncé qu'il rencontrait des problèmes de santé depuis plusieurs années :
Napalm Records reports: "Over the last couple years we have received numerous emails from FAIRYLAND fans wondering when a new album would be released. Score To A New Beginning, the 2009 symphonic masterpiece stemming from the musical genius of Philippe Giordana was the last release and it has been fairly quiet ever since. We just received a message from Phil which made made us initially sad but Phil was never a person to feel sorry for himself. So we would like to wish him the best to get better soon and to find the courage and strength to complete a new album."
Phil Giordana states: "Dear all (fans, non-fans, newcomers, that guy in accounting).
It is no secret that I have been struggling with health problems since 2010/2011. I have vestibular degeneration, a condition that more often than not leaves me bed-ridden. Nausea, vertigos, vomiting, this is all part of my life now. It has also taken its toll on my composition/song-writing abilities. Hard to create new songs when life gives you the metaphorical finger.
Anyroad, I have five new songs ready for the next Fairyland album. One of those will be recorded soon with full capacity production (ie: what the album will likely sound like). I'm still having second thoughts about who will be singing on that one song, but all in all it's gonna be great! Just hang in there, and a new Fairyland album will come up soon enough.
I would really like to thank all the people who have given me support these past few years, be it my label (Napalm), my friends and family, or fans of the band. You're all the reasons I need to carry on."
R.I.P Ronnie James Dio !
"La culture, c'est comme l'amour. Il faut y aller à petits coups au début pour bien en jouir plus tard."
Pierre Desproges
Ah merde D'ailleurs il est inscrit sur le forum sous le pseudonyme de Geko, on avait eu quelques débats animés autour de leur premier album Mais ça doit faire neuf ou dix ans déjà
J'espère en tout cas qu'il va bien se rétablir
Franky a écrit :j'ai voté pour toi, car en plus d'être un crétin (comme Gasp), tu es malfaisant.
Here's a little update from Fairyland. Phillippe "Phil" Giordana has been working on new songs for the band's follow up to Score To A New Beginning (2009) and they are also looking for a new label as the new record will not be released via Napalm Records, as previously planned. Also, Fairyland will have new members and will not just be a solo project anymore. For now, the line-up is comprised of Willdric Lievin (Hamka) on bass, JB Pol (Kerion, Hamka) on drums and Phillippe "Phil" Giordana on keyboards. Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose) will handle vocals on the new album.
This is Phil Giordana's statement: "Well, here's a bit of news. First, the one that sucks: Napalm Records won't be releasing Fairyland's next album. So we're looking for a new label. Second: notice that I've said 'we'. After careful thinking and talks, I've decided to turn Fairyland back into a genuine band, as opposed to a solo project. I think I've made my point with Score To A New Beginning (for those who didn't follow, it was to prove that I could continue in the band's spirit without the ex members). There are quite a few advantages to going back to a steady formation, one of which is the non-negligible opportunity to play live more often. As of now, the line up is comprised of Willdric Lievin (Hamka) on the bass, JB Pol (Kerion, Hamka) on the drums and myself on keyboards. I'm waiting for confirmation from those who will hold the positions of singer and solo guitarist. In the next few weeks, I will start looking for a serious and available rhythmic guitarist. Once all that is done, I'll announce the final formation. As for the in-depth work to come: I have to get major surgery before the end of this year, so it will be a little demanding to try and manage everything at once. But mostly, it will be recording the album (we expect to start studio work in about two weeks), preparing a promo video, confirming the final line up, and looking for a new label.
"Francesco Cavalieri (Wind Rose) will be holding the lead vocals on this new album, Willdric will handle the bass, JB kick the drums, I'll stay on the keys, and Quentin Godet will shred the guitar solos. We'll see about the rhythmic guitars when we're there. Willdric and I will handle the choirs, as well as Francesco for additional parts. All in all, I am extremely excited about this new start and can't wait to share our work with the fans. Cheeeeeeers!"
I'm the lost one chasing colors to the sun
Colors bleed but never fade
Chanson plus générique, Fairyland perd des points pour le coup...
Pour moi c'est exactement l'inverse ! Où sont les grattes dans le titre précédent ? On dirait du Dream Theater, ce qui venant de moi n'est vraiment pas un compliment ! Là c'est bien mieux, nettement plus équilibré et donc plus sympa. Ceci dit dans les deux cas la voix du chanteur colle bien.
Bref, peut mieux faire.
Je viens de tilter sur cette inversion d'opinions en me rappelant que tu es fan de DT.
ChaNoir a écrit :Merde on n´est pas venus pour voir Chantal Goya en perfecto!
Metalrunner a écrit :Je sais je suis un thrasheur romantique et fragile
Ils ont changé de chanteur ? Je me suis réécouté "The Hidden Kingdom of Eloran" et c'est pas du tout la même voix.
En tout cas pour les deux derniers titres posté instrumentalement j'aime toujours (un peu moins "A New Dawn" ceci dit), mais vocalement ça manque cruellement de coffre et c'est plat...
ChaNoir a écrit :Merde on n´est pas venus pour voir Chantal Goya en perfecto!
Metalrunner a écrit :Je sais je suis un thrasheur romantique et fragile
French symphonic power metal band Fairyland have announced the release of their new studio album The Story Remains, scheduled for June 13, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Preorder The Story Remains here.
Following the release of “A New Dawn”, the band now share the new single and accompanying video “To Stars And Beyond”, out now.
Bassist Willdric Lievin described the new single: “‘To Stars And Beyond’ was the first song from the new album we were working on. In this track you have everything you love about Fairyland – massive, majestic symphonic sound, juicy guitar solo, multilayered, rich orchestrations, catchy chorus and uplifting lyrics sung by our amazing new singer Archie Caine.”
“This song is about rebirth and renewal, it reminds you that after every dark time and hardship there’s a light coming, that you can turn your pain and your sorrows into something beautiful. You’re the master of your own life, you create it and as long as there’s a fire inside you, you can reach “to stars and beyond,” he added.
Talking about the new record, Lievin stated: “After the passing of the Fairyland’s founder and mastermind Phil Giordana, we faced the challenge to finish the fifth album. Phil left plenty of material, but it required a lot of further work. It wasn’t easy but in the face of adversity we excelled and managed to complete the album. This, along with a new lineup, starts a new chapter in the history of Fairyland. It continues the symphonic, power metal quality that Fairyland is known for, but we decided to add some new elements to this musical landscape”.
“The Story Remains is richer and more versatile than previous albums, and we are exploring new musical and lyrical territory for the band. We are happy and proud of this new album, and we hope that listening to it will give you a lot of delight. Welcome back to Fairyland,” he continued.
Fairyland is a well-known name in the symphonic metal scene, appreciated and with a specific trademark made of majestic orchestration able to bring the listeners in their fantasy world.
They formed in 1998 as Fantasia by Philippe Giordana and Willdric Lievin. Both musicians shared the same passion for epic and symphonic heavy metal. Fantasia recruited guitarist Anthony Parker and entered Wizard Studio in February 2002. During the recording, they found Elisa C. Martin, already known for her work with the power metal band Dark Moor.
At this time, the band’s name was changed to Fairyland. They signed a contract with NTS (now Replica Records). Of Wars In Osyrhia was released in April 2003. Shortly after, the band toured with Sonata Arctica and performed at the Swedish Rock Festival.
The second album The Fall Of An Empire, was recorded with: P. Giordana, A. Parker, Max Leclerqc , Pierre-Emmanuel “Piwee” Desfray and Thomas “Tom” Cesario, and was released in 2006. A European tour with Kamelot and Leaves’ Eyes followed.
After the tour, the band split up. While working on the new material, Philippe decided to use the services of guest musicians for his next album. Score To A New Beginning was released in 2009, also marking the return of Willdric Lievin.
The fourth album Osyrhianta was released in 2020 (line-up: Philippe Giordana, Willdric Lievin, Francesco Cavalieri, JB Pol, and Sylvain Cohen).
Philippe Giordana died on October 21, 2022. In March 2023 Archie Caine was announced as the band’s new lead singer. In 2024 the lineup was completed with Gideon Ricardo, Brieuc De Groof and J.B Pol.
The Story Remains perfectly incarnates the band’s trademark sound, and songs like “A New Dawn” or “Karma” are a perfect example of the amazing album that will make every symphonic metal freak’s heart beat with excitement.
I'm the lost one chasing colors to the sun
Colors bleed but never fade
D'ailleurs il est inscrit sur le forum sous le pseudonyme de Geko, on avait eu quelques débats animés autour de leur premier album 
Mais ça doit faire neuf ou dix ans déjà 
Où sont les grattes dans le titre précédent ? On dirait du Dream Theater, ce qui venant de moi n'est vraiment pas un compliment ! 
