A few months ago, Shieldmaiden, the first single from Auri, was released and showed up in my YouTube feed. It instantly pulled me into pressing play. I have been in love with Auri’s music since the first album, and although I had not listened to their music for a long time, it was like going home as soon as the song began. Since Shieldmaiden, I have been tuned to everything Auri that came up.  Candles & Beginnings August 15th, 2025 Auri’s third album Candles & Beginnings was released under Nuclear Blast Record Label, and although I have not received the CD yet, I streamed it (sorry Troy)… headphones on, my…