Arcandia

Arcandia is a Symphonic Metal project by composer and guitarist <a href="spotify:artist:6vkSPghqAq95Glk15x9lsU" data-name="Antonio Pantano">Antonio Pantano</a> blending orchestral metal with fantasy storytelling. Its debut, <a href="spotify:playlist:1h3AZbKg4w2LUNFompoFMn" data-name="Arcandia (Deluxe Edition)">Arcandia (Deluxe Edition)</a> (2014), featured the novel &#34;Chronicles of the Nordic Warriors&#34; and a full illustrated map. The Game of Thrones cover &#64;<a href="spotify:track:29FTm4brYSuPebiYJBo44C" data-name="The Rains of Castamere - Instrumental">The Rains of Castamere - Instrumental</a> remains one of the most streamed song with more than 1 million streams.

In 2025, Pantano celebrates the project’s roots with the remastered <a href="spotify:playlist:2XUotXf2yZnmI84ZB6d3YB" data-name="Arcandia - 10th Years Anniversary">Arcandia - 10th Years Anniversary</a> featuring updated production and new arrangements. Two preview tracks are already out:<a href="spotify:track:5k7PmOrlnpiztfYy2WXgZP" data-name="Hymn to &#39;Brave&#39; - 10th Years Remastered">Hymn to &#39;Brave&#39; - 10th Years Remastered</a> <a href="spotify:track:3rjLHffu7qqJ81BYE1osvE" data-name="Valley of the Dragons - 10th Years Remastered">Valley of the Dragons - 10th Years Remastered</a>

A new full-length vocal album is in production for 2026, reimagining the 2015 concept with power metal energy and lyrics based on the original Chronicles novel, The first singles from this upcoming album are:
<a href="spotify:track:6YyQldyrLCGlsynTSBhzff" data-name="Flying Higher">Flying Higher</a> – power metal anthem
<a href="spotify:track:3SJVtA7rP9NwB8yVh9RLw9" data-name="Night of the Change">Night of the Change</a> – symphonic ballad feat. Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra)

In addition, Arcandia joined forces with Norwegian black metal band <a href="spotify:artist:1lY5oMRnUQCrSCW4r5AT26" data-name="harvestedsorrow">harvestedsorrow</a> for the emotionally charged and atmospheric track <a href="spotify:album:6zkRWuZiCvsAnstFuxABZo" data-name="Born from Grief">Born from Grief</a> — a unique crossover that blends Arcandia’s orchestral depth with the raw intensity of depressive black metal. This collaboration marks the beginning of a deeper artistic connection between the two projects.

&#x1f4c0; Discography: https://arcandia.bandcamp.com/