Review: My Empty Dreams

My Empty Dreams – “Sky Traveller”

From the shadowed heart of Transylvania, My Empty Dreams — a project born from the ashes of gothic/progressive metal band Empty Dreams — delivers an absolutely breathtaking single in “Sky Traveller.” Mixing gothic drama with the melodic finesse of power metal and the cinematic sweep of progressive rock, this track is nothing short of a revelation.

From the opening bars, “Sky Traveller” wastes no time setting its tone. The song erupts with a soaring guitar line that screams confidence, underpinned by pounding, precise drumming that propels it forward with unstoppable momentum. Then, the magic happens — the vocal enters, ethereal yet commanding, rich with emotion and authenticity. There’s a tangible honesty in the delivery, a heartfelt intensity that lifts the track far beyond genre convention.

The chorus is a moment of pure elation — big, bold, and instantly memorable. It’s one of those hooks that burrows into your head on the first listen, demanding an encore before the track even ends. The dreamlike quality of the vocal contrasts beautifully with the razor-sharp guitars, a juxtaposition that gives My Empty Dreams their own unique sonic fingerprint.

The guitar solo deserves special mention — technically brilliant yet wonderfully restrained. Rather than racing for speed, it channels emotion over exhibition, weaving seamlessly into the song’s emotional arc. And then, just when you think you’ve mapped the terrain, the band pull a stunning curveball: a haunting piano-led breakdown that drips with beauty and vulnerability. It’s cinematic, heartfelt, and deeply human — the calm before the final, glorious storm.

As the song rises once more, the vocal takes full command, closing out with passion and poise. It’s a track that feels meticulously crafted yet deeply spontaneous — the sound of pure inspiration given form.

If “Sky Traveller” is any indication of what’s to come, then My Empty Dreams are about to turn lofty ambition into reality.

With “Sky Traveller,” My Empty Dreams don’t just reach for the skies — they soar straight through them.