Released by: Rockshots Records
Release Date: February 28th, 2025
Genre: Power Metal
Links: https://www.facebook.com/risencrowband/
Line Up:
Antonella Della Monica: Vocals
Claudio Vattone: Vocals
Giuseppe Longo: Guitars
Francesco Menale: Guitars
Alessandro Bernabei: Keyboards
Flavio Cicchetti: Bass
Filippo Martini: Drums
Tracklist:
1. Never surrender
2. Black Widow
3. Funeral Jack
4. Risen Crow
5. Revelation
6. Dark In my life
7. Believe in me
8. Black Rose
For a relatively new band formed in 2020, Risen Crow has crafted an album that showcases the exceptional quality characteristic of Italian metal, rivaling their European counterparts and following in the footsteps of renowned acts like Rhapsody of Fire, Elvenking, Frozen Crown, Secret Sphere, and Temperance.
The duo of Antonella Della Monica and Claudio Vattone creates a compelling vocal partnership, choosing to complement rather than compete with each other. Their dynamic is remarkably similar to early Serenity’s collaboration between Clementine Delauney and Georg Neuhauser, making this album particularly appealing to Serenity fans.
Rather than embracing the typical power metal approach of excessive speed and piercing vocals, the album leans toward melodic metal, resulting in a more accessible listening experience. The band’s distinctive sound is shaped by Alessandro Bernabei’s keyboard work, supported by the dual guitar expertise of Giuseppe Longo and Francesco Menale, along with the solid rhythm section of drummer Filippo Martini and bassist Flavio Cicchetti.
According to their press release, the album explores profound themes of obsession, damned love, and sacrifice, weaving an emotionally charged narrative. To fully appreciate the depth of each song’s meaning, listeners will want to reference the lyrics.
This impressive work stands as another triumph for Italian metal, demonstrating that even newer bands from the region can deliver music with the refinement and expertise typically associated with decades of experience. Those seeking to delve into the lyrical themes will find resonant emotional depth worth exploring.
Written by: Adrian Hextall
Ratings: 8/10
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