Moonlight Haze Release 'Shine' as Second Single From 'Interstellar Madness' EP

Moonlight Haze have released “Shine”, the second single taken from their upcoming EP “Interstellar Madness”, scheduled for release on May 22 via Scarlet Records.

“Shine” is described as a direct and anthemic track built on guitar riffs and synthesizer layers, combining melodic structure with a more immediate approach.

Vocalist Chiara Tricarico explained that the song focuses on themes of redemption, highlighting determination and inner strength as central elements.

The track was developed from an initial idea by Giulio Capone, with lyrics later co-written with Tricarico.

“Interstellar Madness” marks the band’s upcoming release, as reported by Rockum earlier in Moonlight Haze and Chiara Tricarico Return with the Symphonic Power Metal EP ‘Interstellar Madness’, continuing their established direction while expanding on their orchestral and melodic framework.

The release was:

Produced by Sascha Paeth (Avantasia, Angra, Kamelot, Edguy)
Mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio

Artwork was created by Beatrice Demori (Oround).

TRACKLIST — “INTERSTELLAR MADNESS”
Moonlight Legion
Lost In Moonlit Symphonies
We Are Fire
Shine
Interstellar Madness
Interstellar Madness: Finale

Total running time: 21:04

FORMATS
Digipack mini-CD
Vinyl LP (350 burgundy marbled / 150 transparent mailorder exclusive)
Digital

Moonlight Haze have accumulated over:

10 million streams across Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and Amazon Music
5 million views on YouTube

The band is also part of the Dragon Productions booking roster.

Frontwoman Chiara Tricarico is known for her work as a live vocalist with Avantasia and for her participation as a guest on Manowar’s 2022 EP “Highlights From The Revenge Of Odysseus.”

“Interstellar Madness” continues the band’s symphonic power metal direction, combining orchestral elements, melodic structures, and thematic storytelling.

The EP explores concepts related to emotional intensity and perception, presenting “madness” as a deeper way of experiencing reality and uncovering internal aspects beyond the surface.

The release follows the first single “Moonlight Legion”, introduced earlier by the band and covered by Rockum in Moonlight Haze Share ‘Moonlight Legion’ Video and Announce ‘Interstellar Madness’ EP.

LINEUP
Chiara Tricarico — Vocals
Marco Falanga — Guitar
Alberto Melinato — Guitar
Alessandro Jacobi — Bass
Giulio Capone — Drums, Keyboards

Moonlight Haze have also been featured on Gino Alache’s Rockum Radio Show, alongside other international acts, as covered in At The Gates, Amberian Dawn, Atreyu and Moonlight Haze Featured on Gino Alache’s Rockum Radio Show.

“Shine” expands the material from “Interstellar Madness”, introducing another piece of the EP ahead of its release in May.

Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist

photo by Beatrice Demori/Oround
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