Sins of Shadows is a French heavy metal studio project founded in 2013 by guitarist Nicolas Jacon and vocalist Elena Peñalver (ex-Ink City). The duo released their first EP Be in 2014, followed by Today’s the Day in 2016.In 2018, bassist Sébastien Normand (Esquys, ex-Nepenthys) joined the band, leading to the recording of their debut album The Master’s Way. Drummer Rodolphe Plachesi later completed the lineup, and the second album Imperium was released with Eric Casteglia as guest vocalist.Their third album, The Last Frontier (2026), feature Tasos Lazaris on vocals. Drawing influence from the NWOBHM movement (Iron Maiden, Saxon) and from power metal giants like Symphony X and Iced Earth, Sins of Shadows blends classic heavy metal roots with a modern, powerful sound.