Published: June 11, 2025 · 2:08 PM EDT
Symphonic metal artist TALIA HOIT has released her new album Oceans, a powerful and emotional journey through cinematic soundscapes. Alongside the launch, she unveils the music video for Stolen, the album’s captivating lead single.
Prepare to dive deep into the captivating, multi-layered soundscapes of Talia Hoit’s highly anticipated album Oceans, released November 21st. The album marks Talia’s debut as a solo artist, offering an immersive journey through symphonic metal, showcasing her incredible talent as a soprano vocalist, keyboardist, and composer.
Oceans features ten deeply personal tracks, all thematically linked to the sea and its ever-changing cycles. Talia’s orchestral compositions are brought to life by a team of exceptional musicians, including Mat Plekhanov (guitar – DRAGONY), Roland Navratil (drums – ATROCITY, LEAVES EYES, EDENBRIDGE), and Max Stoner (bass/rhythm guitar). Produced in collaboration with Frank Pitters (VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, DEEP SUN, EDENBRIDGE), Oceans is a symphonic metal masterpiece full of emotional depth and melodic richness.
For those eager for a sneak peek into the emotional world of Oceans, Talia Hoit’s new lyric video for the single Stolen has just been released. This haunting track explores themes of disillusionment, manipulation, and emotional control, wrapped in a mythological setting. Talia’s captivating vocals lead the listener through a world filled with Orpheus’ melody, thieves, and windows to the soul, while offering an echo of hope amid dark times. The single gives fans a taste of what’s to come in the full album, with its delicate balance of symphonic metal and emotionally stirring lyrics.
Hailing from Colorado, Talia Hoit’s musical journey began at the age of five when she began classical piano training. Over the years, she has honed her skills as a vocalist, pianist, and orchestrator, blending her classical influences with symphonic metal. Known for her work as the keyboardist and songwriter for AnaDies and currently as the lead vocalist and orchestrator for the band BEYOND FORGIVENESS, Talia has also contributed her talents to the metal band OB NIXILIS.
As a solo artist, Talia recorded two original home studio albums, Fate’s Too Small (2007) and A Little Longer (2012), which were released on a limited scale. After collaborating with producer Jarek Musil for her 2019 single Angel, Talia’s solo career blossomed, leading to the professional release of her music. Her previous singles Abandon and Whispers in the Storm were released in 2023, showcasing her expertise in blending classical and metal influences. Fans of symphonic metal and heavy music will find much to enjoy in Talia’s work, which draws inspiration from bands such as Within Temptation, Nightwish, Evanescence, and Visions of Atlantis.
