2023-11-18 15:01:55
Blackened Heartbeat
(Power Metal)
Label: Frontiers Records
Format: (LP)
Release: 10.11.2023
Unfortunately, the Italian power metallers remain SECRET SPHERE Even after 26 years and ten high-quality albums, they remain true to their name and are therefore a kind of secret of the genre. But this is completely wrong, as the current work “Blackened Heartbeat” once again brilliantly proves.
The original singer is now Roberto Messina, who for some time was accompanied by none other than Michelle Lupi (ex-VISION DIVINE) was replaced, back again and is recording the second album since the reunion, while the rest of the band, including Frontiers Records regular Aldo Lonobile (among others ARCHON ANGEL, SWEET OBLIVION), the two ODD DIMENSION Members Marco Lazzarini and Garbiele Giaccia as well as co-founder Andrea Buratto (also ETERNAL IDOL) condition. All true masters in their field.
SECRET SPHERE also remain true to themselves and offer – mostly up-tempo – Power Metal with a symphonic and epic beat, catchy choruses, haunting melodies as well as numerous choirs, hooks and many small details. One can speak of a progressive side in the instrumentation, but the Italians always focus on the song itself, rely on big melodies and are always easy on the ear. But there are still enough surprises, like the fat blast beats in “Confessions” or thrashy riffs in the heavy title track, so that the southerners are still showing off their full creativity even after ten albums.
The fact that you can deliver extraordinary genre pieces was already proven back then with the modern “Scent Of Human Desire” and so on this strong work SECRET SPHERE effortlessly combines typical genre trademarks of the Italian style with modern approaches and creative genre excursions that are simply a lot of fun. And even if Ramon doesn’t quite have the vocal power of Lupi or Fabio Lione, he fits perfectly into the band’s sound and the highly motivated vocalist effortlessly conveys the joy of singing as well as numerous emotions.
There is also another interesting concept that has a futuristic feel, but also holds a mirror to our current society and includes topics such as lack of emotion and depression.
SECRET SPHERE should finally reach the broad power metal masses and represent more than just an insider tip. This strong work should actually succeed, because it would be deserved.
Tracklist „Blackened Heartbeat“:
1. The Crossing Toll
2. J.’s Serenade
3. Aura
4. Bloody Wednesday
5. Captive
6. Dr. Julius B
7. Confession
8. One Day I Will
9. Anna
10. Psycho Kid
11. Blackened Heartbeat
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