Published: October 13, 2024
Italian power metallers SECRET SPHERE are thrilled to share their new single and lyric video “The Night’s Silent Accomplice”, coinciding with the announcement of the deluxe edition of their latest album, 'Blackened Heartbeat', available digitally on October 25th via Frontiers Music Srl.
“The Night’s Silent Accomplice” is a track taken from an alternative version of SECRET SPHERE’s successful album 'Portrait Of A Dying Heart', released in 2012.
Vocalist Roberto Messina explains the origin of the song:
“When my mind goes back to 2012, the year of the split with SECRET SPHERE, I feel so glad that we have reunited. Nowadays, any artistical disagreement that occurred is totally solved and forgotten... Everything but one “little” detail: “The Night’s Silent Accomplice” was never able to see the light in its former version as it soon turned, after our split, into what is well-known as 'Portrait Of A Dying Heart', the prestigious debut of SECRET SPHERE partnership with Michele Luppi as a starring singer.”
“I had composed and recorded my vocals on the album with something special and unique in mind, that could enter through ears and brain gradually, to settle down in the heart. Today we are ready to reassemble it in its original version and give it to life! Let's enjoy it together!”, continues Roberto.
Guitarist Aldo Lonobile adds:
“When, in 2012, we decided to go separate ways with Roberto, the album that later became 'Portrait Of A Dying Heart' was completely recorded and ready to mix. At that time there was a very different way of seeing the future of the band. Last month, we opened that recording session and we realized that this was something that our fans deserves to listen, like in the movie Sliding Doors, this is the other side of the story!”
SECRET SPHERE are considered as pioneers of the Italian power metal scene keeping the flag of the movement alongside the other famous acts of the same era, such as Labyrinth and Rhapsody Of Fire.
The band honors the heritage of big names in the metal scene by creating a very unique brand of symphonic power metal: catchy refrains, majestic arrangements, and a multitude of musical influences (from Hard Rock to Progressive Metal) make up the ingredients of their musical recipe!
Led by guitar player/producer Aldo Lonobile (Sweet Oblivion w/Geoff Tate, Archon Angel w/Zak Stevens, etc) since 1999, the band has always delivered the goods, crafting their unique sound, results of various influences. The band has been always very active with numerous tours, headlining shows and festivals appearance.
'Blackened Heartbeat', the latest studio album of the band, was released on November 10th, 2023, and it shows the heaviest side of the band, a Power Metal storm! Definitely the fastest album of the band’s career, with intricate drum patterns, technical and heavy guitar works, dark majestic orchestrations and the unique vocal tone of Roberto, who is able to create original and catchy melodies.
'Blackened Heartbeat' is the second comeback album with original singer Roberto Ramon Messina, who re-joined the band in 2021 releasing the album 'Lifeblood'.
SECRET SPHERE are:
Roberto Ramon Messina – Vocals
Aldo Lonobile – Guitars
Andrea Buratto – Bass
Gabriele Ciaccia – Keyboards
Marco Lazzarini – Drums
Antonio Agate – Orchestrations
