Secret Sphere (ITA)
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Secret Sphere - A Time Never Come (Japan Edition) (2015)
Year : 2015 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Power Progressive Metal
Country : Italy
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 153 mb
Bio:
SECRET SPHERE – a name guaranteed to make every Power Metal freak’s heart beat faster with excitement and anticipation! Crediting bands like HELLOWEEN, ANGRA, DREAM THEATER and SAVATAGE as their biggest influences, SECRET SPHERE manage to honour the heritage of such big names while creating their very own brand of Symphonic Power Metal. SECRET SPHERE was founded in summer 1997, born as the brainchild of the talented guitarist Aldo Lonobile, after some line-up changes during the early days, the current line-up recorded their debut album “Mistress Of The Shadowlight” in 1999 through Elevate Records. In 2000 SECRET SPHERE appeared on the prestigious “Keepers Of Jericho” – HELLOWEEN – Tribute sampler alongside big names such as SONATA ARCTICA and RHAPSODY. After the second album, “A Time Nevercome” (2001), SECRET SPHERE concentrated on touring all over Europe and signed with Nuclear Blast for 2003..s opus, “Scent Of Human Desire”. Produced by Achim Köhler (SINNER, PRIMAL FEAR), their third album reaped excellent reviews and high rankings in international metal press. 2003 saw them play various shows at well-known festivals including the Metal Dayz in Switzerland and the band was also invited to play the ProgPower USA festival in 2004. “Heart & Anger”, SECRET SPHERE..S second release for Nuclear Blast – and their 4th, both showed their trademark strengths and the tendency to include even more majestic and orchestral elements and very aggressive parts. Achim Köhler / House Of Music – well-known for his heavy productions for SINNER, BRAINSTORM or PRIMAL FEAR – was responsible for the powerful yet detailed production once again. His duty was to melt SECRET SPHERE..S Speed / Power Metal riffing with the epic, symphonic parts recorded with a full orchestra. In 2005, Secret Sphere teamed up with Intromental Management to further the possibilities for the band in the heavy metal business. A tour was booked, as support band for Royal Hunt, but RH chose to cancel the tour 2 days into the schedule, leaving Secret Sphere with a devastated economy and a horrible experience. However, the band decided to fight on in spite of being this terrible incident. With a newfound energy the band after few months, in april 2006 was again on the road supporting King Diamond on his Scandinavian tour. After the succuessfull tour, the band decided to begin working on a new album, this time, including a concept of the strange and moody world of Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, A Nightmare Before Christmas, etc.). Moreover, the band played stunning shows at several festivals, including ProgPower UK and the Evolution Fest in Italy. 2007 has been spent, writing material for the new opus, and Secret Sphere is ready for the recordings of the album that will bring them on top of the mountain that is heavy metal. Before to release the fifth album the band decided to come back on the road supporting the Swedish Hard Rockers Astral Doors on their European tour just to build up more the band's name. Now everything is ready for the comeback ! “Sweet Blood Theory” is the final step to establish the band's trademark in the metal music. A concept album based on the Polidory's novel “The Vampire” (1814) here and there melted in the typical Tim Burton's moody world and the dark-epic Elfman Soundtracks. Musically the band showing an aggressiveness not usual for a power metal band keeping the unmistakeable style of the band in composing catchy melodies! Secret Sphere now has their unique sound!In February 2010 the band starts a huge European Tour Following the Legends of German Power Metal Gamma Ray , getting lots of success and appreciation from the fans!Just after the ending of the "To the metal tour!" Secret Sphere released their latest opus "Archetype" for the label Scarlet Records."Archetype" is a masterpiece full of Melodies, catchy refrain, guitar solos from hell, and bombastic symphonic parts!Following the released Secret Sphere did a very successfull italian and spanish headlining tour .
Album:
The Italian Symphonic metal warriors are back with their second effort and the least I can say is that they certainly improved since their last already good debut album. First thing that we can notice in this new opus : the production, although not perfect, it's far better than before. The mix is more balanced, the sound is warmer and the overall experience is much more enjoyable. For those of you who don't know this band, they play a symphonic (and I mean symphonic) speed metal of the best kind. They will seamlessly add as many classical arrangements as they can to give the music another dimension than the typical clichés of nowadays Power or True Metal releases.Impressive guitar riffs and solos, incredible melodies flying all over the place and a very good improvement on vocals which is one of their strong point now... The songs are quite different one another, from True Metal hymns like Legend or Oblivion to very progressive songs like the excellent Lady Of Silence, Secret Sphere are simply making a demonstration of melody and symphony : slowly but surely becoming my favorite band from Italy. Far more original and epic than the last Rhapsody, progressive (but not too much) which sometimes reminds me Symphony X and Dream Theater, and a very mature songwriting for an impressive final result. Last but not least, the artcover which is simply stunning !!You're into melodic speed metal like GammaRay or Stratovarius and like very melodic (symphonic) music like Rhapsody, Mob Rules or Kamelot ? Then do NOT miss this album, it's gonna leave you begging for more. Two thumbs up guys !!!
Line-Up:
Michele Luppi - Vocals (2012-present) - See also: ex-Killing Touch, ex-Skull Keeper, Michele Luppi's Heaven, ex-Thaurorod, ex-Vision Divine, ex-Los Angeles, ex-Mr. Pig, ex-Umberto Tozzi
Andrea Buratto - Bass (1997-present) - See also: Hell in the Club, Ace of Hearts
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars (lead) (1997-present) - See also: Death SS, ex-Civilization One
Federico Pennazzato - Drums (2005-present) - See also: Death SS, Hell in the Club, Jason Goes to Hell, Morgana, Odd Dimension, Unredeemed, ex-Deformachine, Ace of Hearts
Marco Pastorino - Guitars (2009-present) - See also: Light Emitter Death, Temperance, The Ritual, ex-Bejelit, HateTyler, ex-Ivory, ex-Shining Fury, ex-Timesword
Gabriele Ciaccia - Keyboards (2009-present) - See also: Odd Dimension
Tracklist:
01. Gate of Wisdom instrumental
02. Legend
03. Under the Flag of Mary Read
04. The Brave
05. Emotions
06. Oblivion
07. Lady of Silence
08. The Mystery of Love
09. Paganini's Nightmare instrumental
10. Hamelin
11. Ascension
12. Dr. Faustus
13. Lie to Me (live) (Japan Bonus Track)
14. Wish & Steadiness (live) (Japan Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 2015 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Power Progressive Metal
Country : Italy
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 153 mb
Bio:
SECRET SPHERE – a name guaranteed to make every Power Metal freak’s heart beat faster with excitement and anticipation! Crediting bands like HELLOWEEN, ANGRA, DREAM THEATER and SAVATAGE as their biggest influences, SECRET SPHERE manage to honour the heritage of such big names while creating their very own brand of Symphonic Power Metal. SECRET SPHERE was founded in summer 1997, born as the brainchild of the talented guitarist Aldo Lonobile, after some line-up changes during the early days, the current line-up recorded their debut album “Mistress Of The Shadowlight” in 1999 through Elevate Records. In 2000 SECRET SPHERE appeared on the prestigious “Keepers Of Jericho” – HELLOWEEN – Tribute sampler alongside big names such as SONATA ARCTICA and RHAPSODY. After the second album, “A Time Nevercome” (2001), SECRET SPHERE concentrated on touring all over Europe and signed with Nuclear Blast for 2003..s opus, “Scent Of Human Desire”. Produced by Achim Köhler (SINNER, PRIMAL FEAR), their third album reaped excellent reviews and high rankings in international metal press. 2003 saw them play various shows at well-known festivals including the Metal Dayz in Switzerland and the band was also invited to play the ProgPower USA festival in 2004. “Heart & Anger”, SECRET SPHERE..S second release for Nuclear Blast – and their 4th, both showed their trademark strengths and the tendency to include even more majestic and orchestral elements and very aggressive parts. Achim Köhler / House Of Music – well-known for his heavy productions for SINNER, BRAINSTORM or PRIMAL FEAR – was responsible for the powerful yet detailed production once again. His duty was to melt SECRET SPHERE..S Speed / Power Metal riffing with the epic, symphonic parts recorded with a full orchestra. In 2005, Secret Sphere teamed up with Intromental Management to further the possibilities for the band in the heavy metal business. A tour was booked, as support band for Royal Hunt, but RH chose to cancel the tour 2 days into the schedule, leaving Secret Sphere with a devastated economy and a horrible experience. However, the band decided to fight on in spite of being this terrible incident. With a newfound energy the band after few months, in april 2006 was again on the road supporting King Diamond on his Scandinavian tour. After the succuessfull tour, the band decided to begin working on a new album, this time, including a concept of the strange and moody world of Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, A Nightmare Before Christmas, etc.). Moreover, the band played stunning shows at several festivals, including ProgPower UK and the Evolution Fest in Italy. 2007 has been spent, writing material for the new opus, and Secret Sphere is ready for the recordings of the album that will bring them on top of the mountain that is heavy metal. Before to release the fifth album the band decided to come back on the road supporting the Swedish Hard Rockers Astral Doors on their European tour just to build up more the band's name. Now everything is ready for the comeback ! “Sweet Blood Theory” is the final step to establish the band's trademark in the metal music. A concept album based on the Polidory's novel “The Vampire” (1814) here and there melted in the typical Tim Burton's moody world and the dark-epic Elfman Soundtracks. Musically the band showing an aggressiveness not usual for a power metal band keeping the unmistakeable style of the band in composing catchy melodies! Secret Sphere now has their unique sound!In February 2010 the band starts a huge European Tour Following the Legends of German Power Metal Gamma Ray , getting lots of success and appreciation from the fans!Just after the ending of the "To the metal tour!" Secret Sphere released their latest opus "Archetype" for the label Scarlet Records."Archetype" is a masterpiece full of Melodies, catchy refrain, guitar solos from hell, and bombastic symphonic parts!Following the released Secret Sphere did a very successfull italian and spanish headlining tour .
Album:
The Italian Symphonic metal warriors are back with their second effort and the least I can say is that they certainly improved since their last already good debut album. First thing that we can notice in this new opus : the production, although not perfect, it's far better than before. The mix is more balanced, the sound is warmer and the overall experience is much more enjoyable. For those of you who don't know this band, they play a symphonic (and I mean symphonic) speed metal of the best kind. They will seamlessly add as many classical arrangements as they can to give the music another dimension than the typical clichés of nowadays Power or True Metal releases.Impressive guitar riffs and solos, incredible melodies flying all over the place and a very good improvement on vocals which is one of their strong point now... The songs are quite different one another, from True Metal hymns like Legend or Oblivion to very progressive songs like the excellent Lady Of Silence, Secret Sphere are simply making a demonstration of melody and symphony : slowly but surely becoming my favorite band from Italy. Far more original and epic than the last Rhapsody, progressive (but not too much) which sometimes reminds me Symphony X and Dream Theater, and a very mature songwriting for an impressive final result. Last but not least, the artcover which is simply stunning !!You're into melodic speed metal like GammaRay or Stratovarius and like very melodic (symphonic) music like Rhapsody, Mob Rules or Kamelot ? Then do NOT miss this album, it's gonna leave you begging for more. Two thumbs up guys !!!
Line-Up:
Michele Luppi - Vocals (2012-present) - See also: ex-Killing Touch, ex-Skull Keeper, Michele Luppi's Heaven, ex-Thaurorod, ex-Vision Divine, ex-Los Angeles, ex-Mr. Pig, ex-Umberto Tozzi
Andrea Buratto - Bass (1997-present) - See also: Hell in the Club, Ace of Hearts
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars (lead) (1997-present) - See also: Death SS, ex-Civilization One
Federico Pennazzato - Drums (2005-present) - See also: Death SS, Hell in the Club, Jason Goes to Hell, Morgana, Odd Dimension, Unredeemed, ex-Deformachine, Ace of Hearts
Marco Pastorino - Guitars (2009-present) - See also: Light Emitter Death, Temperance, The Ritual, ex-Bejelit, HateTyler, ex-Ivory, ex-Shining Fury, ex-Timesword
Gabriele Ciaccia - Keyboards (2009-present) - See also: Odd Dimension
Tracklist:
01. Gate of Wisdom instrumental
02. Legend
03. Under the Flag of Mary Read
04. The Brave
05. Emotions
06. Oblivion
07. Lady of Silence
08. The Mystery of Love
09. Paganini's Nightmare instrumental
10. Hamelin
11. Ascension
12. Dr. Faustus
13. Lie to Me (live) (Japan Bonus Track)
14. Wish & Steadiness (live) (Japan Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/