Element of Fate · Debut album · 2026
Dreamfall
Six songs of melodic heavy metal shaped by dreams, transformation, darkness, and hope.
The duo
Carol Phillips
and Scott Loose
Element of Fate brings together vocalist, lyricist, and visual artist Carol Phillips with multi-instrumentalist and composer Scott Loose.
Rooted in classic heavy metal, their music moves between forceful riffs, melodic hooks, and dark cinematic atmosphere. Carol shapes the voice, stories, melodies, and original artwork. Scott builds the music around guitars, bass, keys, and programmed drums.
Selected video
Night Winds
The path to Dreamfall
Earlier releases
Metamorphosis
Life after death and the transformation of the soul.
Listen on Bandcamp 2023 · SingleNight Winds
Loss, betrayal, grief, forgiveness, and rebirth.
Listen on Bandcamp 2023 · SingleDreamfall
Finding light within darkness and moving through fear.
Listen on Bandcamp 2024 · Two tracksBasilisk
Artificial intelligence, human identity, and the cinematic charge of Warhorse.
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Element of Fate is one distinct world within three decades of interconnected music.
Element of Fate is a melodic metal project consisting of fantasy artist and vocalist, Carol Phillips, and guitarist/musician, Scott Loose. The duo primarily draw influence from traditional metal bands, but leverage modern recording techniques to craft their unique sound. The music varies from high-energy thrashing to melodic and groovy, and the lyrics explore a range of fantasy-laden, mystical, and sci-fi storylines. Carol’s dynamic voice, paired with Scott’s passion for writing guitar riffs, creates a textured fusion of metallic and dream-like soundscapes. All of the music and releases are accompanied by Carol's original artwork, which creates an even more immersive experience for the listener.
