Italian melodic metal group SECRET RULE have presented a new music video for “Time Zero” – the brand-new single from their latest album “UNInVERSE“.
“Time Zero” is an anthem of resilience and rebirth. In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, the song urges you to rise, confront your inner demons, and ignite the fire within. As stars fall and darkness looms, remember that you are forged from the very essence of the cosmos. Embrace the storm of life, find strength in your struggles, and be reborn from the flames. This is your moment to shine, to become immortal, and to conquer the void. Join us on this epic journey of survival and renewal!
Watch the official music video for “Time Zero” BELOW:
SECRET RULE is a modern metal band formed at the beginning of 2014. Their sound is a mix of powerful rhythms and catchy melodies, with touches of electronic and symphonic elements. The band is composed of Angela Di Vincenzo (vocals), Andy Menario (guitar and keys), Sebastiano Dolzani (drums), and Nick Pedron (bass).
Nine albums, “Transposed Emotions” (2015), “Machination” (2016), “The key to the world” (2017), “The 7 Endless” (2019), “Against” (2020), “Quarantine: the other side of us” (2020), “Mea Culpa” (2021), “The Resilient” (2022) and “UNInVERSE” (2024) have so far been released with special guests such as Aylin (Sirenia), Stefan Helleblad (Within Temptation), Henrik Klingenberg (Sonata Arctica), Timo Somers (Delain), Sander Zoer (Delain, Leah) and Henning Basse (Mayan, Firewind).
Over the years, SECRET RULE has played a lot of shows in Europe, including headlining tours, sharing the stage with great bands like Delain, Beyond the Black, Xandria, Serenity, Rage, Kobra & the Lotus, Blaze Bayley, Visions of Atlantis, Semblant and Cellar Darling, and performing at festivals such as the Barcia Metal Fest, the Metal Fest Event – Femme, the 9° Camorock, Rock Castle Open Air, Rock Fest Prague, Festo Die Hydra and IceRock Festival.
Throughout their career, the band has built a loyal fan base that supports all of their activities. After their last tour, SECRET RULE began work on their tenth album, and they are preparing something special to celebrate their X anniversary.
SECRET RULE are: Angela Di Vincenzo – Vocals Andy Menario – Guitar / Vocals NicK Pedron – Bass / Vocals Sebastiano Dolzani– Drums
Prepare to be enthralled as Mezmik announces the release of their highly anticipated debut EP, “Unlikely Hero”, on July 15, 2024.
Hailing from the vibrant music landscape of Brisbane, Australia, Mezmik is a dynamic five-piece band making waves with their unique blend of melodic metal infused with symphonic elements. Their debut EP, “Unlikely Hero“, showcases the band’s talent for creating powerful, emotive music that resonates with a wide audience.
“Unlikely Hero” is a testament to Mezmik’s ability to blend intense metal riffs with sweeping symphonic arrangements, delivering a listening experience that is both electrifying and deeply moving. Each track offers a journey through raw emotion and intricate musical landscapes, making the EP a must-listen for fans of the genre.
Watch the Official Video for Flames & Fury BELOW:
Mezmik emerges as a powerhouse in the realm of melodic metal, infusing symphonic elements with a raw, visceral energy. Formed in 2019, this five-piece ensemble swiftly carved their niche in the ever-evolving metal scene with powerful performances and unrivaled energy.
With each performance, Mezmik unleashes a whirlwind of emotion and energy, captivating audiences with their electrifying stage presence and undeniable talent. Their journey has only just begun, and the future holds boundless possibilities for this dynamic ensemble as they continue to push the boundaries of melodic metal music.
Tracklist: 1. New Dawn 2. Unlikely Hero 3. Flames and Fury 4. Broken Love 5. Hollow 6. Heart Once Torn 7. Killer
Mezmik are: Jolene Turnbull – Vocals Christopher Fowler – Guitar, Vocals Andrew Mackenzie – Guitar Luke Wilson – Bass David McGuinness – Drums
After riding a wave of success with their debut LP “Daughters of the Night“ (2022), Italian symphonic/power metal band Nocturna went back into the studio and created their much anticipated sophomore album, “Of Sorcery and Darkness“, which just released last month via Scarlet Records. The new album really impressed us, so we knew we needed to try and get an interview with the band so we could talk more about its production. Thankfully, both vocalists Grace Darkling and Rehn Stillnight were more than happy to oblige! You can read our full discussion below:
Your second album “Of Sorcery and Darkness” has just been released, and as the title suggests there are plenty of dark and gothic elements, but it seems that you have upped the power metal aspect as well. How would you describe the music this time?
Grace Darkling: First of all, thank you too and greetings to all the readers! We can start saying that this new album “Of Sorcery and Darkness” surely wants to continue and define the way started with our debut “Daughters of the Night”. Basically, our sound includes a power-speed metal with neo-classical influences and, on the other hand, the gothic-dark themes, musically and lyrically talking. Your thoughts about power metal developing in the new album are correct: “Burn the Witch”, “Noctis Avem”, “Creatures of Darkness” or “Seven Sins” could be the perfect examples. We tried to unify the fast rhythms of Power to a heavier, darker sound and you can notice the result in many tracks included in the new album, like the last two ones I mentioned, where both elements are present at the same time. I feel this combination well represents our identity and it may be the direction we will carry on.
What was the recording process like for “Of Sorcery and Darkness”? Was it an easier experience than when you recorded your first album? And did you have any specific goals, or maybe things that you wanted to try differently during these sessions?
Rehn Stillnight: It was easier because this time we knew each other as well as our producer, so luckily there wasn’t any shyness in the studio and we worked very smoothly. We wanted our voices to be very distinguishable this time, almost as if we were playing a part in a theatrical performance, both because me and Grace use different techniques and we wanted to feel comfortable in our own vocal parts, and because we wanted the people who listened to the album to immediately recognize who was singing which part.
Rehn and I have been working together for years. Since that time, we’ve always be aware that together we could work very well, with a great synergy.
Grace Darkling
You said in the past you were surprised by the huge attention that your debut album “Daughters of the Night” received when it came out in 2022. Did you feel any extra pressure as a result when making the follow-up? Or did it make you more confident?
Grace: “Daughters of the Night” was pretty appreciated by the audience – and I still haven’t realized it at all. You know, today it’s easy to gain but also to lose the interest of people, especially on social medias. So, the pressure never stops, actually. The only thing we can do is working hard on our music and giving 110% to our project. We just hope our passion and dedication could be noticed and appreciated!
You have likely been asked this before, but would you mind just describing your musical backgrounds for our readers, and how you came to be the powerful frontwomen for Nocturna?
Rehn: I started listening to Power metal when I was a little girl, around 8 years old, and my favorite band has always been Sonata Arctica. I’m also a huge Final Fantasy fan, and that means I particularly love the games’ soundtrack, especially the older ones by Nobuo Uematsu. I’m also a big fan of Nightwish and Epica, that’s why I started taking operatic singing lessons, after graduating in art school. I haven’t had many band experiences before Nocturna, actually: I have a Youtube account where I upload cover videos I make from scratch, and I’ve been running it since I was a teenager, dreaming of having my own band one day! Before Nocturna, I got to know Grace in a project in which we sang together and… here we are.
Grace: Well, my background is quite difficult to describe. During my life I listened (and still listen) to very different genres. Before joying the rock-heavy metal side when I was a teenager, I was into dance and pop music. My idols always been Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga. I was also addicted to classical music, as I’ve played in a marching local band for years and singed in the church’s choir. Regarding rock and metal music, my principal influences and idols range between Paul Stanley, Bruce Dickinson, Peter Steele, Jonathan Davis, Steven Tyler, James LaBrie, Attila Dorn. I’ve also been through the “symphonic-gothic” obsession for a few years, so singers like Floor Jansen, Tarja Turunen or Sharon Den Adel surely influenced me. Last but not least, I’m a big fan of Darkwave and Postpunk music and, on the other hand, of the blues-rock vocal style.
About Nocturna, Rehn and I – who had already been working together since 2017 – met Federico Mondelli between 2020/2021 and decided to start a band together. That’s how Nocturna was born!
It was easier because this time we knew each other as well as our producer, so luckily there wasn’t any shyness in the studio and we worked very smoothly.
Rehn Stillnight
The dichotomy of your two voices is one of the things that I love most about this album, and it truly sets Nocturna apart from the majority of other bands. It’s so rare to have two extremely talented lead singers with different styles but who still complement one other perfectly. Is it ever challenging to find the common ground between your voices?
Grace: Firstly, thank you very much! As I said, Rehn and I have been working together for years. Since that time, we’ve always be aware that together we could work very well, with a great synergy. We have so much in common and always support each other with respect. I think that this genuine rapport around the years could be clearly seen and heard: we exactly know who we are and what we can do singularly or together, so, also during the pre-productions, it’s not difficult to us dividing the parts or creating a dialogue between them. We just enjoy the process making art together!
You often take turns when it comes to singing on the verses. How do you decide who sings certain sections of a song? Are the parts usually written for a specific vocalist?
Rehn: We normally already have a specific idea in mind when we listen to the first demo of the song, even if there’s never a “Rehn verse” or a “Grace verse”. We just feel that a part would sound better with one voice or the other as soon as we get into the song. Then, we record our own demo, singing the parts we feel more comfortable with, but sometimes we also change something while studying it (or in the studio, also!).
By our count you have released three singles for the album “Seven Sins”, “Strangers”, and “Sapphire”. Can you give us an insight into how you decided on these tracks? And can we expect to see a music video released for “Sapphire” in future, like we have been given for the other two?
Rehn: We can’t make any spoilers… just keep you eyes on our social pages and Scarlet Records Youtube channel!
Grace: If with the first question you mean by what criteria did we choose the singles, well, it was really difficult because each one, in our opinion, had potential for different reasons. In the end we chose based on what we thought would work best and represent Nocturna the most, bringing all opinions together.
We have so much in common and always support each other with respect.
Grace Darkling
One of my favourite tracks on the album is “Through the Maze”. It seems that you both experimented with your vocals quite a bit on this one, and the result is simply amazing. What gave you the idea to try something different on this track? And do you often have time to try out various approaches on the songs to see what works?
Grace: Glad that you like it! Yes, “Through the Maze” I think it was for us the most experimental track of the new album. Regarding the last question, yes, during the pre-production we all work remotely, so Rehn and I can take our time to study, try different parts with different approaches and recording different ideas, giving at a specific piece the perfect interpretation. In my case I used my non-metal vocal influences for the first verse and the chorus: I thought that using my lower register with a “sadly-pop” style could give an unusual taste and contrast, in my opinion an interesting combination with the classical vibes given by Rehn parts and sound in the background!
Another highlight for me is “Last Day on Earth”, which takes the role of a ballad on the album. I would love to see more songs from Nocturna in this type of format. But as for the question itself, if you knew that today was going to be your last day, how would you decide to spend it?
Rehn: That’s my favorite song from Nocturna, by now. I’d want to spend my last day on this earth with the people I love the most… before haunting them for the eternity as a ghost. If I was able to travel, I’d also love to spend my last night under the Northern Lights.
Grace: Well, I prefer not to think about it now, I have too many things to do before my last day here haha.
We wanted our voices to be very distinguishable this time, almost as if we were playing a part in a theatrical performance…
Rehn Stillnight
How are the preparations going for your live shows? And can you give us a hint as to what we can expect?
Grace: To me, that I love the stage, it’s entertaining to prepare every side of the live concert! The previous days and weeks I am mentally into the making of the show. At the moment we are preparing the next two Italian shows of this summer: Strigarium festival on June 9th and Malpaga festival on July 26th. We can’t wait to bring our new album “Of Sorcery and Darkness” live again! Expect some new features on stage, fun and involvement and, of course, a lot of metal music to headbang together!
Thank you so much for the interview. Do you have anything else you would like to add?
Rehn: Remember you can get our signed stuff on our own shop, along with exclusive merch only to be found there! Thank you, it was a pleasure for us and we hope for you as well! We can’t wait to meet you on the road.
Grace: Thank you too for the invitation, it’s been a pleasure for us. See you around!
Germany-based melodic death metal unit ACT OF CREATION has announced the first details about their forthcoming, fifth studio album entitled “Moments to Remain”! The album will be released via Massacre Records on July 19, 2024 as CD Digipak, Ltd. Vinyl LP and Digital formats, the pre-sale has just started at: https://lnk.to/momentstoremain
“Moments To Remain” can be considered as a continuation of the last three ACT OF CREATION albums, but it should still be seen as a stand-alone release.
Lyrically, all the songs revolve around the theme of time, which is also picked up on the cover in the form of a clock slowly dissolving in a lake. The “Moments To Remain” album cover once again depicts the girl who was reborn on “The Uncertain Light”. Now, however, she is already grown up, sitting in front of a lake, and reflecting on life. The whole album is based on the concept of reviewing an entire day and thinking about certain topics while sitting by the water.
Watch the official video for “Moments To Remain” BELOW:
Vocalist Jess tells us:
“This is the title track and deals with the topic of memory loss and how important and beautiful memories are as well as the moments in life that you might not immediately remember. With a short intro and outro in the song, we transport the listener to the scenery from the album cover, namely the lake of memories.”
At the beginning of the songwriting process, the band decided not to be constrained by past successes and, as usual, began to express their current feelings and thoughts through music. In order to give the album the maximum of energy and intensity, all songs on the album were recorded directly at the intended live tempo for the first time, so that every last bit of energy could be extracted from the material, thus ensuring that “Moments To Remain” reflects the intensity of ACT OF CREATION‘s live shows.
Furthermore, attention was paid to an even finer blend of all the band’s influences within the songs, which increases the progressiveness somewhat, while transporting the listener even more intensely into their musical world. With the new songs, ACT OF CREATION have succeeded in presenting a logical and consistent further progression of the band’s sound.
In close collaboration with audio engineer Dennis Koehne, a massive wall of sound has once again been created which, despite its incredible power, always leaves enough room for the subtle nuances of the band’s signature sound. The result is an album that, despite all its complexity, makes no compromises when it comes to a powerful performance and thus invites the listener on a highly emotion journey through the musical world of ACT OF CREATION!
CD Tracklist:
1. Awake (Bonus Track) 2. Come With Me 3. Under Friendly Fire 4. Egoist 5. Moments To Remain 6. Cry Of A Peacecrow (Bonus Track) 7. Dying Inside 8. Confront The Truth 9. Lost Little Soul 10. Beyond Reality 11. Agonizing Slumber 12. Into Dreams (Bonus Track)
ACT OF CREATION live: 25.05.2024 DE Bochum – Matrix 19.07.2024 DE Weil am Rhein – Baden In Blut Metal Open Air 06.-07.09.2024 DE Barleben – Metal Embrace Festival 13.09.2024 DE Siegen – Vortex 14.09.2024 DE Frankfurt – Schöppche Keller 28.09.2024 DE Wermelskirchen – AJZ 11.10.2024 DE Trier – Luckys Luke 12.10.2024 DE Marburg – KFZ 19.10.2024 DE Ahrensburg – Unleash The Kraken Festival 26.10.2024 DE Meinerzhagen – Metal 4 Meinerzhagen Festival 09.11.2024 DE Erfurt – Club From Hell 16.11.2024 De Duisburg – Parkhaus Meiderich 07.12.2024 DE Osnabrück – Bastard Club
ACT OF CREATION is: Jessica Nicole Kork – Vocals Carsten Schluch – Guitar Göksel Hamali – Guitar Holger Fischer – Bass Sebastian Nienaber – Drums
The UK’s Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band Balance of Power made a big comeback this year, with a bold new album, direction, and core line-up. The latter of which saw the addition of the phenomenal new singer: Hazel Jade (HJ). We caught up for an interview with HJ, along with bassist and founding member Tony Ritchie (TR), to discuss the extraordinary success of their new release, “Fresh from the Abyss“, and find out how it all came together.
As your last full-length album “Heathen Machine” came out in 2003, I suppose the most obvious place to start is by asking how it feels to now have a new release to talk about? And when exactly did you start thinking about getting back together and working on your latest album, “Fresh from the Abyss”?
TR: Well, yes it’s great to have some new music out there that’s for sure. After “Heathen Machine” we took what was supposed to be a short break, but life got in the way and it turned into a lot longer time than we anticipated. We did make an album called “The Scintilla Project” with Biff Byford(Saxon) and Andy Sneap (Judas Priest). This was meant to be the next Balance of Power album with special guests, but Biff didn’t want to alienate any of his Saxon fans and rightly so. We ended up changing some of the lyrics and tying it in with a movie that Lionel had produced. The album was well received so we started writing a sequel, but that didn’t fit with Biff and Andy’s schedules so we decided we should continue as Balance of Power. After all the songs were written by myself and Lionel in just the same way as we always had. Over time some of the original songs got superceded by newer ones, so for the first time ever we still had some great song ideas on the table that didn’t get used.
The opening song on the album, “Last Man Down”, starts with the lines: “This is not the ending I was looking for, unintended static cuts the air”. I’m guessing from these lyrics that the long gap between album releases wasn’t exactly part of the plan?
TR: Exactly, that song was written during the pandemic and was really a first look at the unknown times that we were in and reflecting on the past. So many heroes, so little known about what was happening. Lots of people re evaluating their lives and relationships. Just looking for courage in strange times.
There have been a few different lead singers during the band’s history, but previously they were all male vocalists. How did you end up enlisting Hazel Jade as your newest singer, and did you have any concerns about switching to a female vocalist?
TR: We have had our fair share of singers and each one has left their mark on the Balance of Power sound. We had almost finished recording this album and still no singer, so we asked our friend Toby Jepson if he had any ideas. He suggested Hazel, so we sent her a demo of “Never be here again”. She recorded her vocal with her home recording set up and laid down her take on the song. When we heard it we were blown away. We loved the energy and passion that she brought to the song so much that we used her actual demo vocal on the finished album. We think it’s great that when you hear that song, what you’re hearing is the first thing that we heard from Hazel. That’s why we have a Hazel Jade in the band and she has already made her mark as the new voice of the band.
Other bands have often gone back and re-recorded some of their back catalogue after a new singer has joined. Arch Enemy springs to mind as the most relevant example. Is this something you might consider doing as well?
TR: You know, it’s not something we thought of, but after your suggestion we’ll certainly have that conversation and see if it’s something we could look into. Thank you.
It’s fair to say that the line-up was not the only big change for Balance of Power, as the music has deviated a bit from before as well. Was this a result of having new members in the band contributing their ideas? Or more of a natural evolution?
TR: Definitely a natural progression. Its coming from myself and Lionel musically, but Hazel has a great input with the visuals and we’re very grateful for that. It’s not easy to keep things fresh, but Hazel has given a fresh and new edge vocally and visually to the band which we are enjoying.
It was nice to join a band who had such a history and experience of the industry…
Hazel Jade
“Fresh from the Abyss” seemed to come out of nowhere, which I suppose is why the album title is so appropriate. Did it come as a surprise to long-time fans when it was announced? And have you heard much feedback from this demographic? Or are you mostly reaching a new audience now?
TR: It was a surprise you’re right, but so far we’ve been welcomed by fans old and new. It’s sometimes harder for the “more mature” fans to accept change, we think we’ve struck a nice “Balance” of old and new with these songs. Times have changed and you soak up the music that’s around you, but we still do it our way so it’s always going to have a certain something that people will recognise.
You did release three fantastic music videos in the lead-up to the album’s release for the singles “Abyss”, “One More Time Around The Sun”, and “Never Be Here Again”, which showed a darker, more gothic side of Balance of Power. Whose idea was it to move the band’s image in this direction? And who helped with the production?
TR: Yes, Hazel has some great ideas and we love the Gothic almost Steampunk feel that she suggested.
Toby Jepson has had a hand on the whole process, from the production of the album with Lionel, recording Hazel’s vocals and being hands on with directing the videos and writing the storylines etc. Its been so much fun with him popping up all over the place and being so invested in what we’re creating.
The album line-up for “Fresh From the Abyss” is different to the current band line-up, with Chris Masimore and Stoney Wagner having recorded their guitar parts before later handing the reins to Chris Young and Adam Wardle. Reading between the lines a little, was this due to a reluctance to perform live? And can we expect to see a tour in future?
TR: Chris Masimore and Stoney Wagner were part of the band that recorded “The Scintilla Project” in Minneapolis with Biff and Andy. We always knew that we’d need new guitarists to play live as they have their own commitments in the US. We all agreed that we’d just enjoy making the next album with our buddies and have their blessing to recruit someone else when the time came. So there was no reluctance to play live, there was always a plan to go ahead as we have.
We have an Agent on-board for shows for us as we speak. The album is only just out, we’re rehearsing a live set and can’t wait for you guys to hear what we’ve got and you won’t believe what Hazel is bringing to the old and new songs.
Speaking about the future plans of the band, do you think there is a chance you will work on another album together after “Fresh from the Abyss”? And can you turn it around sooner next time?
TR: Ha ha! Yes we can do that. We’re writing songs now and hoping to record before the year is out. It depends on what comes our way. Hopefully we’ll be out on the road so recording might have to wait. It’s all a bit of an unknown right now, we’ll let you know.
Obviously each person has their own quirks and tastes when it comes to singing, but my style fortunately fitted in with the BOP music.
Hazel Jade
Hazel, can you tell us a bit about your background? Have you always had an interest in singing heavy metal?
HJ: I grew up from the age of 3 performing musical theatre! My mum was also composing songs and had a recording studio in the house, so music was always in the air, be it opera, classical, r&b, jazz or rock! I performed in a couple of operas as a kid (the small gang roles!). I think because all sorts of genres of music became a part of my family life, I ended up with an eclectic ear! I’m happy with most genres as long as it’s a great melody! I’ve always moved more towards rock/metal as we all have favourite styles. There are some great bands out there, some of mine are Halestorm and In This Moment, as there aren’t so many females in these genres, and it can be difficult to break through. I also love film scores, and composers such as Hans Zimmer, John Williams and others who are sublime at creating them!
How familiar were you of Balance of Power’s music before you joined? Did you have any trepidation about working with a band that seemed to be coming out of a long hiatus?
HJ: No, I hadn’t heard of them, but when the demo was sent over to me to trial on, I loved the song and the overall sound. Tight and professional. Then the rest of the songs were also top notch too, and when I was asked to join as the singer, I jumped at the chance. Prior I’d had my own band ‘Elevation Falls’ and been with them for over 8 years, but it came to a natural end when Covid hit, we’d all grown up and each of us had different paths we wanted to follow. It was nice to join a band who had such a history and experience of the industry, who had got the ‘ego’ bit out of the way (which younger musicians are inclined to have)!! BOP have credentials and the song writing was excellent along with the musicianship. What’s not to love!
Hazel has some great ideas and we love the Gothic almost Steampunk feel that she suggested.
Tony Ritchie
The press notes mention that you changed the melody of “One More Time Around The Sun”, which made the hook of the chorus even better. Was it a challenge performing songs which may have originally been written for a male vocalist in mind? It seems the rest of the band were also happy for you to stamp your identity on the music?
HJ: For the most part it’s not a problem to sing male parts (I used to sing the male and female parts of Phantom Of The Opera for fun 😀 ) Obviously each person has their own quirks and tastes when it comes to singing, but my style fortunately fitted in with the BOP music. Tony and Lionel have been excellent in letting me have leeway in how I interpret each song which has been fantastic. I know that a small percentage of the old fans weren’t happy there was a female vocalist, but I think you’d get that with any vocalist change to be honest.
Who are some of your main influences? Are there any artists that you would love to collaborate with?
HJ: Heart (Ann Wilson), Halestorm, Miles Kennedy (Alter Bridge), In This Moment, Slash … to name a few 😀 … as to influences, there have been so many. Who can listen to Ella Fitzgerald or Amy Winehouse, Heart, Kate Bush or Within Temptation and not be influenced by these amazing female artists? I adore Miles Kennedy, and still listen to a load of EMO bands such as BVB! I love so many, as music reflects your emotional being, which of course changes all the time! We associate songs with a particular event in our life, so in a way, they’re solidly part of our life’s journey.
How would you feel about having a profile page on our website?
HJ: Absolutely fine! Be an honour, would love it!!
Thanks again for your time. Is there anything else you would like to add?
HJ: Thank you for the positive review you gave us and all the praise too!
Belgian cinematic/symphonic metal band Malevolent released their epic debut EP at the end of last year through Necktwister Records, featuring movie-like orchestrations, a post-apocalyptic theme, and amazing showcases of individual talent. We are extremely grateful to have been given the chance to ask questions of the band’s two core members, Nikolaas Van Riet (composer, guitarist, producer) and Celica Soldream (Vocals).
Can you briefly describe how the two of you met and formed Malevolent?
Nikolaas: It started for me as a solo project where I would do all the instruments and production myself. I wanted to do something where the orchestral parts of symphonic metal are pushed into full cinematic space. After experimenting with programmed vocals, I found in Celica the exact voice and vocal capabilities I was looking for. We started working on a first song and it grew from there.
Celica: Nikolaas reached me via e-mail thanks to my vocal library “Era II: Vocal Codex” (by Eduardo Tarilonte). Initially it started as an usual work-related conversation for me, and he basically asked me to perform a few tracks for his cinematic/metal project following the vocal lines he composed using my vocal samples. However, as time passed and the project was evolving, Niko managed to get me more and more interested about Malevolent’s project and… Well, here I am now 😀
How would you describe your music to someone who might be unfamiliar with it?
Celica: “Imagine an apocalyptic film whose soundtrack is a full symphonic orchestra sounding along electric low guitars and pounding drums while a sweet-but-also-punching-and-powerful female voice sings over a deep growlings while telling you about how the world is going to sh*t and we have to survive to live another day”. For any metal-head, I would say it’s a darker and more atmospheric way to make symphonic metal, with influences like Epica or Within Temptation (in my case).
Nikolaas: Couldn’t describe it better than Celica 🙂
Niko already had a clear idea of an apocalyptic lore when he explained his project for the very first time. The “viking touch” came afterwards, when we were thinking on the graphics and AI generated visuals.
Celica
The term ‘cinematic metal’ has been used in reference to your sound. So I am curious, what are some of your favourite movie soundtracks or composers?
Celica: I must say that my concept of “cinematic music” is maybe a little bit different, but still the style of Malevolent is really epic and a kinda different from the usual power or symphonic metal I was used to listen. Anyway, my favourites OST are The Lord of The Rings Triology (Howard Shore), Gladiator (Hans Zimmer), Titanic and Avatar (James Horner), The Horse Whisperer and The Green Mile (Thomas Newman), The Nightmare Before Christmas (Danny Elfman) and Back to the Future (Alan Silvestri). Outta the film-scoring scene, my favourite composers are Ivan Torrent and Thomas Bergensen (Two Steps from Hell), but my main musical influence ever is definitely Mike Oldfield.
What were the main influences for your self-titled EP? Was the idea to write about a malevolent world inspired by any current day events?
Celica: Niko already had a clear idea of an apocalyptic lore when he explained his project for the very first time. The “viking touch” came afterwards, when we were thinking on the graphics and AI generated visuals. The end of the world is not a brand new idea, neither the concept of our social self-destruction; but even so, we wanted to give it our own touch. Malevolent’s world is not different for our own reality after all: the powerful people take control over our lives easily, while the rest of us have to fight against the difficulties of a very unfair and unbalanced system. The backstory of this EP is actually a reflection of many things happening nowadays, but dragged into a hellish and more decadent atmosphere.
The end of the world is not a brand new idea, neither the concept of our social self-destruction; but even so, we wanted to give it our own touch.
Celica
The fact that your first EP attracted the likes of Mark Jansen (After Forever/Epica) on guest vocals, and Joost Van den Broek (Ayreon, Powerwolf, Epica) for the mixing and production must feel like a major endorsement of your project. What was it like to work with such iconic figures in the industry?
Celica: Sadly I couldn’t met Mark during my time at Sandlane Studios (hope I will someday soon!). But I had a really good time recording with Joost. He was absolutely professional during all the process, and also kept a really friendly and warm atmosphere which really helped a lot. Also I could learn a lot of things and he immediately knew how my voice worked and how much he could push it to get the best of it. It was an amazing experience I would love to repeat.
Nikolaas: It was great working with them. I know Mark from way back, when he was still playing with After Forever. We had a good connection back then, and it carried over until now. Mark’s grunts, which are slightly higher pitched than my grunts blended well together, as we hoped. Both Mark and Joost are true professionals, you feel that in all aspects of the collaboration.
Is there anyone else you would love to collaborate with? And is the plan to keep using session musicians as needed in future, or are you considering looking for permanent members to join the band?
Celica: I think every musician involved in this project was incredibly good, and that’s why Malevolent reached such a high level. If we would like keep the same way, I would also keep the same crew for now in terms of music, but I also think adding new ideas could be a nice way to improve our sound and bring new ideas. If you ask me for any singer I would like to collaborate with, probably collaborating with Roy Khan, Tommy Karevik or Sharon den Adele would be a dream come true XD And of course, I will have Mark back on board too!
Nikolaas: I would love to collaborate with Dan Swano (musician and producer), Anneke van Giersbergen (former The Gathering), Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast), Nils Molin (Amaranthe) and in my wildest dreams Guthrie Govan 🙂
We are definitely considering more permanent members, especially for the live-shows. Lead Guitarist Jan Verschueren is already more involved in the writing process.
I think every musician involved in this project was incredibly good, and that’s why Malevolent reached such a high level.
Celica
Is performing your material live something that you aspire to do someday?
Celica: Definitely yes!
Nikolaas: I agree definitely yes, but recreating our EP sound live demands for a very thorough preparation and some experienced live musicians to (re-)create a lasting experience. But preparations are started and negotiations are on-going.
Do either of you have a favourite song from the EP? Or one that you would recommend to someone listening to your band for the first time?
Celica: Mines are definitely Light and Creations. I think they both represent us better, although I of course love every track in the album.
Nikolaas: My favourites change all the time. Now it is Gaze followed by Creations.
Are you working on creating a full-length album? And if so, when might we expect it?
Celica: Honestly, I think this question concern Nikolaas more than me. In my humble opinion, LPs are expensive and take more energy, money and time than shorter Eps, which you can release easier, faster and allows you to change and experiment more with music, different sounds and many other topics. I think for now is a better option for us, but we haven’t chosen a concrete path yet. All I can say, is I hope better things are coming!
Nikolaas: We are working on a lot of new material. The way we will release it is still under consideration. As full length or seperate singles. Luckily we have the support of Necktwister records to help us guide through the decision process.
You recently released “Valhalla Calling” – an absolutely fantastic cover of an Assassin’s Creed song. Are either of you heavy gamers? And are there any other game soundtracks that you enjoy, and would perhaps consider putting your own spin on?
Celica: Yes, I am, hahaha! I love videogames since I was little (mainly PC’s), and I’ve been always been a huge fan of Assassins Creed saga (Altäir <3) and its soundtracks in almost every game. When Niko and me released the EP, Valhalla Calling was sounding EVERYWHERE around the social media, and I thought: “Hey, technically our album is about post-apocalytic vikings, we HAVE TO make a cover of this track!!”. Fortunately Niko was thinking exactly the same thing, so I didn’t have to convince him 🙂 There are many good game scores I could name. My lastest favourite is definitely Baldur’s Gate III soundtrack by Borislav Slavov and there are a few songs which I think would work in our style. Other soundtracks I like are the ones for GRIS, Aragami, Cyberpunk 2077, Detroit: Become Human, Red Dead Redemption II, Metal Gear Solid and The Witcher III.
Nikolaas: I have absolutely no time for gaming. I think it is over 20 years ago since I played my last videogame…
Celica, the press notes also mention that you have done some vocal work for video games and movie trailers in the past. Do you mind discussing that a little?
Celica: Yep, that came hand in hand with the sample library I mentioned before. As Nikolaas did for Malevolent, they wanted my actual voice instead of the sampled one. My first collaboration for a videogame was with Pedro Camacho for a Star Citizen trailer. Later Neal Acree (famous composer who worked for Activision Blizzard and made some scoring for Starcraft, Overwatch and World of Warcraft among others); contacted me to make a soundtrack for an indie game named REND, in which I could sing in a viking/medieval style along Einar Seikvik (Wardruna). Because of that collaboration Neal also counted on me for recording the beginning of the cinematic trailer of “World of Warcraft Warbringers: Azshara” and “World of Warcraft: The War Within”. I also collaborated in another indie spanish game soundtrack, called Crisol: Theatre of Idols. And by myself, I’m also composing and singing a whole score for an online roleplay community in Spain known as “Territorio de Rol”.
Who would you say are the main influences when it comes to your singing?
Celica: Well, it depends of the style. I guess Amy Lee, Tarja Turunen, Lizzy Hale, Taylor Momsem, Lisa Gerrard and Florence Welch are my main female references in melodic/female styles. But I also got influenced by many male singers (probably more than female). When I was younger, I used to sing Michael Jackson’s 24/7 (lol). Later, in metal styles, I always liked David Dramian, Myles Kennedy, Jørn Lande and, overall, Roy Khan. He was my main influences in order to find a more powerful and not-so-lyric style in my way of singing. In terms of super-high-pitched notes, I guess I learned a lot from Axl Rose, haha!
I found in Celica the exact voice and vocal capabilities I was looking for.
Nikolaas
How did you end up finding your way into the heavy metal genre? And have you been involved in any other metal bands besides Malevolent?
Celica: As I said, I started listening to metal and rock bands when I was a teenager, so I actually started singing in amateur bands at the age of 18. When I was 23-24, I joined a pre-existing and more experienced band from Madrid called Cotard, in which I singed and composed lyrics and vocals for 4 years or so, in which we released two LPs (“Nunca mas” and “Ojibwa”), and also made it into some important festivals, recorded a few videoclips and so. It was a funny experience, but I had to quit the band because of some health problems affecting my vocal chords. I honestly renounced being back into the metal scenario by then, until Nikolaas appeared! Haha, I guess it was destiny, somehow (?).
Would you be interested in having a profile page on our website?
Celica: That would be awesome! ^^
Thanks so much for the interview. Is there anything else you would like to add?
Celica: Thank you so much for the interview! It’s been a pleasure! ^^
Just as a reminder, you can follow our band profile in facebook, Instagram and also our website www.malevolent.be
Charismatic Dutch singer/songwriter CHARLOTTE WESSELS is set to release her new studio album on September 20, 2024 via Napalm Records! The striking first single, “The Exorcism”, will be released on May 16, 2024. Wessels’ album promises a cohesive exploration of fear and liberation, as well as spellbinding melancholia and dark, catchy elements meeting progressive and heavier soundscapes. Wessels and her band will bring this story to the stage on October 4, 2024 at Utrecht’s TivoliVredenburg. Grab your tickets HERE!
The former DELAIN vocalists earlier solo endeavours Tales From Six Feet Under (2021) and Tales from Six FeetUnder Vol II (2022) already gained Wessels a remarkable number of devotees, but for the upcoming release, Wessels is raising the bar significantly. While still writing and producing the songs in her Six Feet Under basement home studio and sharing their first incarnations with her patrons, now she’s taking the songs to the next level with a band of her fellow ex-DELAIN cohorts Timo Somers (guitars, additional arrangements), Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (bass) and Joey Marin de Boer (drums) as well as Sophia Vernikov (piano/hammond), contributing to the heavier sound. The album also features arrangements by Vikram Shankar (Silent Skies, Pain of Salvation), cello by Elianne Anemaat, was mixed by Guido Aalbers (Muse, Coldplay, The Gathering) and mastered by Andy VanDette (Porcupine Tree, VOLA, Dream Theater).
CHARLOTTE WESSELS states:
“This album is significant, for on the one hand, telling such a deeply personal journey – through its unintended theme of fear and obsessive thoughts – and at the same time, representing the joy of finding the song’s true forms with everyone involved in the making of this record. There were moments in the studio with the band that truly reminded me of why I love making music in the first place, and I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited about music going out into the world. This is the album I want to re-introduce myself with, and I’m so glad to do it with this amazing team.”
Lisbon-based doom outfit SINISTRO has inked a worldwide deal with Alma Mater Records, the powerhouse label run by MOONSPELL frontman Fernando Ribeiro. A music video for the band’s first, haunting single “Pontas Soltas”, taken off their upcoming album Vértice, is now streaming below! SINISTRO’s fourth studio offering is slated for a September 2024 release on Alma Mater Records.
Fernando Ribeiro comments:
It’s quite extraordinary that Sinistro, one of the most and darkest groundbreaking Portuguese bands, chose Alma Mater Records as their new home. We can’t wait to start working on Vértice and make the light shine over their newest and direst gems this album contains. Sinistro is back to reclaim their rightful place on the doom, post metal scene and to build up their legacy started back in 2011. Still a lot to come.
“We are happy to announce that we signed with Alma Mater Records, a label we have been following in recents years, witnessing it´s ongoing growth and specially because it´s a label created by a fan of music, for fans of music!” The band reveals. “We know Fernando for quite a lot of years now, and see Alma Mater as the perfect re-vamping for Sinistro, its been over 5 years, but it definitely worth the wait and we could not ask for a better new home to unleash our brand new album “Vértice” in 2024.“
Watch the new SINISTRO clip for “Pontas Soltas”:
Coming from the Portuguese underground, SINISTRO have crafted their way into the international music scene with their groundbreaking, fully instrumental and self-titled debut album from 2012, a film soundtrack ambiance and landscape approach with a Floydian touch that quickly established them as a unique collective of musicians.
2013 seen the band release their Cidade EP, for the first time adding vocals to their enthralling sound, that gained high praise from both national and international press. SINISTRO signed to Season Of Mist in 2016, with their much-acclaimed album Semente, they crafted and perfected even more their incredible songwriting skills and became sort of a rock/fado (typical Portuguese chant) to many.
Having toured and acclaimed by the likes of Paradise Lost, Cult Of Luna, Mono, Alcest or Subrosa, with countless shows in Europe and South America as well as high profile festivals such as Roadburn Festival, Doom Over London, Graspop MM, Metal Days, Eistnaflug Iceland or Resurrection Fest, with three impressive full-length records under their belt and after five years rebuilding the band in the midst of a pandemic and line-up changes, SINISTRO finally return with their new album Vértice!
About their first single release, the band says:
It showcases the sound we have been perfecting since our previous 2 records, the movie soundtrack vibes and the heavy density ambience mixed with a Fado sensibility throughout the entire album is a constant voyage into our world, the lyrics on “Pontas Soltas” approach the familiar comfort of repetition vs the unknown aspects of life, life is not meant to be contained but rather embraced and admired as we unravel the beauty of its intricacies.
Vértice was produced by Miguel Tereso (Gaerea, Analepsy) and will be released in September 2024 via Alma Mater Records. Furthermore, the band announced to play their first show in over 5 years, on March 16th at AaltStadhaus in Differdange, Luxembourg, with many more dates to follow soon!
SINISTRO is: Priscila Da Costa Rick Chain Paulo Lafaia Ricardo Matias
Elettra Storm are the hottest new power metal band on the scene right now. The Italian group have just released their debut album “Powerlords” through Scarlet Records, and it’s an absolute blast! (you can read our full review here). To top it off, we were lucky to get a little closer to the storm and pose some questions to the band via email. The following is our interview with David Sportiello (Bass, Keyboards) and Crystal Emiliani (Vocals).
For starters, would you mind introducing yourselves and describing your music?
Hi everybody! We are Elettra Storm, a new power metal band hailing from Italy! If you like fast songs, guitar shredding and epic melodies, we are your piece of cake!
How did the idea for Elettra Storm come about? Can you give us a brief background?
Elettra Storm came to my mind during the pandemic. The forced stop of the duties with my other band SinHeresy gave me time to collect some old material and to write new music for a classic power metal project, something I had in mind since I was a teenager. I submitted the material to Scarlet Records, they liked it and here we are!
The single for “Higher Than The Stars” gave us the first taste of your music. What about this song specifically convinced you that it was the right one to use as the initial reveal?
“Higher Than the Stars” has everything you want to hear from a new power metal band. Soaring vocals, crazy leads, thunderous drumming and uplifting lyrics. Every band member gets his spotlight in this song, so it was a natural choice as a first single.
According to a post on your official Facebook page, the video shoot for “Higher Than The Stars” was the first time you had all come together in the same place. Can you describe that moment to us in more detail?
The band members came from different cities in Italy, the technology nowadays allows you to make music even if you are thousands of kilometers away from each other, but gathering all together for the first time was really a memorable moment. We had a tour de force shooting photos and videos in just few days, but we had also a lot of fun and got to know each other better as people, not just as musicians.
If you like fast songs, guitar shredding and epic melodies, we are your piece of cake!
Davide Sportiello
As a follow-up, we’re guessing this means that you each recorded your parts for the debut album separately. Can you explain the production process for “Powerlords”?
Yes, “Powerlords” has been recorded in various studios. First of all the drums at Artesonika Studio, near Venice, then we recorded bass, guitars and keyboards at our home studios, except acoustic guitars, which have been record at Innovation Young in Monfalcone, near Trieste (the same place where we performed our release party!). Vocals at last have been engineered by our own Francis at Skystrings Production, Rome, his own professional studio.
How important was having Simone Mularoni handle the mixing and mastering?
He was our first choice: when you think of power metal productions in Italy, you think about Simone, he really masters this genre! (Even though his studio is in San Marino 😆). He’s also a great human being, very kind and enthusiastic about his job.
Luckily music doesn’t require the musicians to be monogamous, so we’ll continue to work with our other projects, trying to balance the schedules in the best way possible.
Davide Sportiello
What are some of the main influences or inspirations for the songs on the album?
Maybe you can identify two kind of influences in “Powerlords”: the first one is the “teachings” of the masters of the genre in early ’00 like Stratovarius and Rhapsody of Fire, the second one is the modern approach of female fronted bands, especially Unleash the Archers. About the lyrics I like to tell fantastic stories that can be labeled as an evasion from the reality, but underneath there is always a reflection on various aspects of the human condition.
We have to mention the stunning cover artwork for the album that was designed by Beatrice Demori. How much input did you have in this piece? Are we right in thinking that some of you are Stargate fans?
Well, we wanted something flashy that could somehow be interpreted as an invitation to enter the Elettra Storm world. So we gave Beatrice some keywords like “lightning”, “godlike power”, “mythology” and she came up with the idea of the “Stargate” with Crystal as the Keeper waiting for the listener to cross it.
You recently played your first live performance at the release party for your debut album. How do you feel this went? Were there any pre-show nerves?
It was great! We wanted something “intimate” without too much pressure for our live debut (as we did it essentially with no rehearsals because…geography as we explained before) and it was really a great evening. A lot of people came anyway, and we had really good times with the other bands. Of course there’s a lot to improve but we’ll work on it!
What plans or aspirations do you have for the band going forward? Do you think that you will continue to balance Elettra Storm along with your other projects? (SinHeresy, Re:X)
The first goal is to promote “Powerlords” as much as possible, both live and online. There’s been a lot of positive feedbacks so far and this means we are in the right direction. Then later this year we’ll dive into the songwriting of our second album. Luckily music doesn’t require the musicians to be monogamous 😆, so we’ll continue to work with our other projects, trying to balance the schedules in the best way possible.
Crystal, what is it like being in a metal band as opposed to an alternative rock band? Are there any key differences or significant challenges you’ve had to face?
I have sung in my path different genres. I love and appreciate every facet of rock and metal. I don’t try to change the way I sing according to the project but I get carried away by what at that moment the music is asking me.
When did you realise you had such a talent for singing? And at what point did you know that you wanted to sing in the professional sense?
I have always been very critical of what I do artistically and try every day to learn new things to surprise myself and those who listen to me. I decided I wanted to be a singer at 5 anni (ahaha I’m serious) 😆! That was my goal in life. I’ve been studying for a long time and already I teach for several years I sing but believing in your dream really makes a difference. 4 years ago I started to really believe that I could do something bigger and I got a lot of satisfaction by constantly committing myself to writing songs and recording. The music makes me really happy and I’ll thank for every achievement I get!
I don’t try to change the way I sing according to the project but I get carried away by what at that moment the music is asking me.
Crystal Emiliani
Speaking of your professional career, it seems to have been quite varied. Can you briefly discuss some of the other things you have been involved in?
In my life singing has always been sovereign but I have also studied photography and directing in the studios of Cinecittà in Rome. I love cinema and years ago I wanted to be a director as a second option. Didn’t I tell you that I love dancing? Ahaha Well I always danced as a teenager, now very little because I don’t have time to do it but I love creating choreography. I also approached the musical because it combined singing and dancing and I followed some courses and directed shows. I thought it was the ideal road for me when I was younger but rock and metal have always kept me so close that in the end, the guitar call and the energy of the metal audience, give me something I can’t describe!
Are there any other female artists or musicians in the industry who have inspired you or that you would like to work with in future?
The female artists that have inspired me in the past, have been more than all Sharon Den Adel of Within Temptation, Amy Lee and Floor Jansen at the time of After Forever. For me today it’s very vocal-inspired Lyzzy Hale from Halestorm that I love so much. If I could duet with one of them I’d be the happiest woman on earth
Finally, can we expect more heavy metal covers of pop songs, such as Aqua’s “Barbie Girl”, to be uploaded on your YouTube channel soon? (asking for a friend)
Ahahah I will surely surprise you! I love to play and have fun reinterpreting pop pieces in a metal key together with Francis D. Mary who takes care of the arrangements in an amazing way!! I really hope you like them
Thanks for your time. Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thanks for the opportunity to speak with you! See you somewhere around the world and stay metal!
LEAVES’ EYES, release their much-awaited, new studio album “Myths Of Fate” via AFM Records on March 22, 2024. The album pre-sale is available at HERE! In support of their upcoming record release, LEAVES’ EYES have also announced an extensive touring schedule kicking off in March, find all live dates listed below!
Four years after bringing “The Last Viking” to Valhalla with their previous opus, LEAVES’ EYES resurrect with “Myths Of Fate” to celebrate their 20th year of existence. As the first singles such as “Forged By Fire“, “Realm Of Dark Waves” and the premiere of “Who Wants To Live Forever” prove, with their ninth studio album, the Germany-based act consolidates their leading position in the symphonic metal universe. Powerful, epic and impressive – the band once again merges traditional metal genres by fusing elements of folk, gothic, and classical music into a captivating sonic masterpiece!
With “Myths Of Fate”, the band set sails for new winds that definitely blow from the harsh shallows of the symphonic metal genre. The fantastic world of legends from Norse and Eastern European mythology is the setting for monumental entertainment: LEAVES’ EYES open up a world of magical places, spellbound weapons or supernatural creatures.
The band produced a total of five music videos with Mastersound Entertainment. Filmed on impressive locations in Iceland, Germany and Poland, they bring the myths captivatingly to the screen. Magic creatures, great battles and enchanting warrior queens come to live! Following the epic video for “Realm Of Dark Waves“, a new clip for the latest LEAVES’ EYES single, “Who Wants to Live Forever”, is available.
Watch the Official Video for “Who Wants to Live Forever”:
LEAVES’ EYES have always played in a league of their own. The international group has toured all populated continents, playing concerts in more than 50 countries, frequently reach top positions in the album charts and with every output they deliver a multimedia masterpiece when it comes to video clips and artwork.
In their multifaceted discography, LEAVES’ EYES naturally integrate various genres such as folk metal, Viking metal or symphonic metal into their unique sound creations. Legendary releases like “Vinland Saga” (2005) or “Njord” (2009) made them pioneers in their own league, a position they successfully confirmed with chart-breakers like “King Of Kings” (2015) or “Sign Of The Dragonhead” (2018). Their compositions are complex, though, always well balanced between heaviness and melodic atmosphere. Each of their mind-broadening lyrical concepts based on mediaeval mythology are thoroughly researched, offering their audience journeys to the past times of Vikings, myths and sagas.
Their live shows are spectacular events with breathtaking stage scenery, including a Viking ship or even the “Swords In Rock” monument from Norway. LEAVES’ EYES have been setting world history to music and undeniably, by doing so, have raced to the top of the symphonic metal tree.
Now, Alexander Krull once again exceeded his own standards in the producer’s chair. For the fine and complex compositions you will find on “Myths Of Fate”, he created an extraordinary and crystal-clear sound sphere with an undeniable live feeling. The band sounds raw and feisty, but still leaves space for affective atmospheres. The US soundtrack-multi-talent Jonah Weingarten contributes the impressive orchestral score that was created hand in hand with the metal arrangements. Moreover, Lea-Sophie Fischer (Eluveitie) on the fiddle and Thomas Roth’s play of the mediaeval Nyckelharpa add on mystical sounds to “Myths Of Fate”.
LEAVES’ EYES have created an entire universe of their own imagination that showcases their talent as storytellers and music perfectionists. No doubt, the band will leave an everlasting footprint in their own genre with this album. “Myths Of Fate” provides a dynamic soundtrack for a vivid escape into a magical world of mythology!
LEAVES’ EYES TOUR DATES with special guests METALITE on selected dates + CATALYST CRIME:
14.03.2024 UK Birmingham / Asylum 15.03.2024 UK Glasgow / Slay 16.03.2024 UK London / The Dome 17.03.2024 UK Manchester / Academy 3 19.03.2024 DE Nürnberg / Hirsch 20.03.2024 CH Solothurn / Kofmehl 21.03.2024 DE Bochum / Matrix 23.03.2024 DE Osnabrück / Bastard Club 24.03.2024 DE Leipzig / Hellraiser 26.03.2024 DE Darmstadt / Centralstation 27.03.2024 DE München / Backstage 29.03.2024 ES Madrid / Moby Dick 30.03.2024 PT Porto / Hard Club 01.04.2024 ES Barcelona / La Nau 02.04.2024 IT Milano / Legend Club 03.04.2024 AT Vienna / Szene 04.04.2024 HU Budapest / Analog Music Club 05.04.2024 BG Sofia / Joy Station Club 06.04.2024 RO Bucharest / Fabrica 07.04.2024 RO Cluj Napoca / Form Space 08.04.2024 PL Krakau / Kamienna 12 09.04.2024 PL Warsaw / Hydrozagadka 10.04.2024 PL Gdansk / Drizzly Grizzly 11.04.2024 DE Hamburg / Headcrash 13.04.2024 DE Berlin / Orwohaus
LEAVES’ EYES is: Elina Siirala – Vocals Alexander Krull – Vocals Micki Richter – Guitar Luc Gebhardt – Guitar Joris Nijenhuis – Drums
