2020
French Heavy Metal
The Last Frontier
Third full-length album. Nine tracks of melodic, direct and energetic heavy metal, released May 5, 2026.
Latest release
The Last Frontier
Sins of Shadows sharpens its sound into a more direct, compact and energetic form without abandoning the melodic and progressive elements that have defined the project from the start. Twin-guitar harmonies, strong vocal hooks and a lively production keep the record rooted in classic heavy metal while retaining a modern edge.
Vocals · Tasos Lazaris
Guitars / composition · Nicolas Jacon
Bass / production / mix / mastering · Sébastien Normand
Drums · Rodolphe Plachesi
Press reaction
What they said
A selection of reviews for The Last Frontier.
“A strong contender for ‘Album of the Year’.”
“Nine tracks. No filler. Just a band firing on all cylinders.”
“A powerful album that showcases the versatility and craftsmanship of Sins of Shadows.”
“A perfect symbiosis of NWOBHM and US Power Metal. Absolute recommendation!”
“A highly interesting mix of classic 80s Heavy Metal and subtle progressive arrangements.”
“The songs flow one after another — melodic, powerful and inspired. I’m still completely under their spell.”
The band
Sins of Shadows
Sins of Shadows is a French heavy metal studio project created in 2013 and built around guitarist and main composer Nicolas Jacon. Its sound combines traditional heavy metal, melodic guitar work, progressive touches and a darker rhythmic edge.
After the EPs Be and Today’s the Day, the project released The Master’s Way, followed by Imperium and, in 2026, The Last Frontier. Over the years Sins of Shadows has also collaborated with guest vocalists including Craig Cairns and Henning Basse.
Nicolas Jacon · guitars / composition
Sébastien Normand · bass / production
Rodolphe Plachesi · drums
Discography
Full-length albums
2023
Imperium
Second album
2026
The Last Frontier
Third albumContact
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