Memoira releases new EP “Dollmaker” – featuring an epic interpretation of a Queen classic

Symphonic metal band Memoira has released a new four-song EP, Dollmaker. The release brings together the band's recent single releases and a new version of Queen's iconic song The Show Must Go On.

The idea of a Queen cover has been in the band's mind for several years. The themes and atmosphere of the song were felt to be a natural part of Memoira's own musical and lyrical world.

"The idea of doing a version of the song came about back in 2022, and I've probably had it in my mind for even longer. It's a bit crazy, because the song is so beloved, so this version will definitely stir up emotions. The song is very important to us, and we feel it has a lot of similarities to our music and lyrical themes," says the band's keyboardist Lassi Nuolivaara.

The Dollmaker EP brings together Memoira's recent releases into a cohesive whole. The band released a music video for the EP's title track, Dollmaker, on January 15, which featured the song in its entirety for the first time. The single edit of the song was released late last year.

Listen to the EP on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music etc.).

Memoira is known for its combination of symphonic metal and strong melodies, where a modern metal sound meets a cinematic and emotional expression. Dollmaker continues the band's line, offering both familiar and new tones to the band's sound.

Memoira is a symphonic metal band from Finland formed in 2007. Known for it's big atmospheric and epic sound, Memoira combines dynamic melodic metal and symphonic ethereal orchestrations into one, consistent flow of storytelling.

On it's 15- year journey before the latest line-up changes, the band has released three albums and seven singles worldwide.

With the current lineup, which has been active since 2023, and Krista Astrid Schröter as their vocalist, the band has already released three singles (Cryonic Heart 2024, Emerald Eyes 2024 and Dollmaker 2025), each of which has brought the band more listeners and streams. The renewed lineup has also brought a whole new energy to the band's stage performance and image, which has already been noticed among fans.

MEMOIRA LINE-UP

• Krista Astrid Schröter – Vocals
• Lassi Nuolivaara – Keyboards & Piano
• Serdar Ilter – Guitars
• Niko Laaksonen – Bass
• Kimmo Puhakka – Drums