Greek heavy metal veterans VALOR today unleash their most ambitious work to date: the full-length concept album “Ark of Time”, available now on all major digital streaming platforms across 26 stores worldwide. More than two decades into their career, the Athens-based six-piece deliver a sweeping science-fiction saga in eleven chapters — a complete narrative cycle set aboard a colossal interstellar vessel carrying the last survivors of humanity beyond a dying Earth.
The album follows the lead singles “Wings of Steel” (March 20, 2026) and “Warship, Our God” (April 17, 2026), which together set the stage for one of the most cinematic Greek heavy metal releases of the year. Self-released by the band and distributed worldwide.
Physical editions on Vinyl and CD will follow within the coming days. Official announcements with pre-order and ordering details will be posted on VALOR’s social media channels — fans and collectors are invited to follow the band on Facebook and Instagram for full availability information.
ABOUT “ARK OF TIME”
“Ark of Time” is a science-fiction concept album that spans the final chapter of human civilization. Inside a vast starship hurtling through the void, the last of humanity must confront the oldest demons in new forms: authoritarian power, manufactured religion, doomed ambition, and the desperate hope that something better waits beyond the dark.
Every track is a chapter. Together, they form an arc that begins with the launch of a single courageous mission (“Wings of Steel”), descends into the consolidation of power as worship (“Warship, Our God”), and presses forward through rebellion, sacrifice, revelation, and the unknown horizon at the journey’s end.
Musically, “Ark of Time” is unmistakably VALOR — twin-guitar firepower, soaring melodic vocals, cinematic keyboards, and the kind of dramatic, story-driven heavy metal that has long been the band’s signature. Recorded, produced, and mixed by guitarist Vassilis Kourkoutas at T77 Studios, the record balances classic metal craftsmanship with a widescreen, almost orchestral sense of scale.
For fans of Manowar, Blind Guardian, and Iron Maiden.
“‘Ark of Time’ is the album we’ve been carrying inside us for years. It’s about humanity at the edge of extinction — about what we choose to become when there’s nowhere left to run. Every song is a chapter, and every chapter is a step closer to a truth the rulers of the Ark don’t want anyone to find.” — VALOR
TRACKLIST
The Postludian Race
The Stars are our Destiny
Ark of Time (title track)
Secrecy
Warship, Our God (single — released April 17, 2026)
We Shall Rise
Wings of Steel (single — released March 20, 2026)
Unveiling the Truth
Silent Dawn
The Final Battle
Last of Once Race
From the opening prophecy of “The Postludian Race” to the closing requiem of “Last of Once Race”, the eleven chapters trace humanity’s last journey — departure, discovery, deception, devotion, rebellion, revelation, and the final reckoning aboard the Ark.
THE LEAD SINGLES
“Wings of Steel” — Released March 20, 2026. The chapter where hope and desperation collide: a doomed exploration mission launched from the Ark in search of a new world, used by the ruling regime to tighten its grip on those left behind. Released alongside an official cinematic music video.
“Warship, Our God” — Released April 17, 2026. The moment power turns into religion: the rulers transform the starship itself into a deity, demanding blind devotion from the population. A dark, ritualistic anthem about authority and enforced faith.
MUSIC PRODUCTION CREDITS
All music and lyrics written by: VALOR
Produced, Engineered & Mixed by: Vassilis Kourkoutas at T77 Studios
Mastered by: George Nerantzis
Artwork by: Nick Deligaris
Photos by: Sotiris Stampoulidis
BAND MEMBERS
Vaggelis Krouskas — Vocals
Spyros Soldatos — Guitar
Vasilis Kourkoutas — Guitar
Thanasis Lois — Keyboards
Thodoris Karageorgos — Bass
Thodoris Andritsos — Drums
ABOUT VALOR
Formed in Athens, VALOR have spent over two decades forging classic, story-driven heavy metal rooted in the European tradition of melodic, theatrical, and uncompromising sound. With “Ark of Time”, the band steps fully into the realm of concept storytelling — fusing their signature twin-guitar attack with cinematic narrative ambition.
LISTEN & WATCH FULL ALBUM ON YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh9UldDbXQU
CONNECT WITH VALOR
Stream “Ark of Time”: https://open.spotify.com/album/3o0DK5dIzOg0XnDV69ane0?si=xwrmnu7BSzagnPnUMDmMMg
“Wings of Steel” (Single + Video): Spotify | YouTube
- Website: www.valor.gr
- Facebook: facebook.com/valorgr
- Instagram: instagram.com/valor.gr
PHYSICAL RELEASES — VINYL & CD
Following the digital release, “Ark of Time” will also be made available on Vinyl and CD within the coming days. The band will share complete details — including artwork previews, pricing, shipping, and ordering instructions — through official announcements on their social media channels.
Stay tuned via:
- Facebook: facebook.com/valorgr
- Instagram: instagram.com/valor.gr
- Website: www.valor.gr
RELEASE INFORMATION
Artist: VALOR
Album: Ark of Time
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Label: Self-released
Tracks: 11
Formats: Digital (May 15, 2026) · Vinyl & CD editions to follow within days, details via band’s social media
Genre: Heavy Metal / Sci-Fi Concept
