Year : 2016 (Japan Deluxe Edition)
Style : Melodic Power Progressive Metal
Country : Italy
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
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:
Frontiers Music Srl will release SECRET SPHERE's first live album, titled "One Night In Tokyo", on October 14.SECRET SPHERE are without a doubt one of the most well-known metal bands in Japan, with a solid fan base there since their inception in 1997. All their albums have been released in Japan and in fact, it is the only country where you can find SECRET SPHERE's very rare, original debut demo tape, officially released as a special edition item there. That says a lot about the respect and affection that the fans in the Land Of The Rising Sun have for Aldo LoNobile's band.During the band's last Japanese tour, in support of the special anniversary edition of the band's "A Time Never Come" album, SECRET SPHERE had the chance to record their show in Tokyo in its entirety, which included all the band's major hits: "Legend", "Under The Flag Of Mary Read", plus the melodic metal gems taken from the latest album "Portrait Of A Dying Heart". Featuring vocalist extraordinaire Michele Luppi (now also keyboard player with WHITESNAKE), the show was one for the ages.The result is a genuine performance in a very warm atmosphere, a night to remember, where the band played all their classic songs with true passion. The same passion that you can expect from the band's next release, currently in the writing stages.Aldo Lonobile says: "Since I started the band, the idea of recording our first live album in Japan, was the ultimate goal! All my musical heroes described their experiences in Japan with a happiness and a warmth that you could almost feel. That was the truth, among the most loyal fans in the world, and I am 100% happy that Frontiers liked the idea to release our first live album!"To enhance the celebration, the band agreed to the label's suggestion to release a brand new version of "Lie To Me", featuring an outstanding duet between Michele Luppi and former NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon. Released originally on "Portrait of A Dying Heart", the video reached almost one million views and this new version shows a depth and a reach that makes it even better compared to the original!
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
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
Marco Lazzarini - Drums (2013-present)
Tracklist:
CD1:
01. Intro: A Journey Through Time
02. X
03. Healing
04. Union
05. The Fall
06. Lie To Me
07. Wish and Steadiness
08. Legend
CD2:
01. Under The Flag Of Mary Read
02. The Scars That You Can't See
03. Eternity
04. Mr. Sin
05. Leonardo Da Vinci
06. Lady Of Silence
07. Dance With The Devil
08. Detroit Rock City (Japan Bonus Track)
09. Lie To Me (bonus' feat. Anette Olzon) (Bonus Track)
+ Video "Legend" (Official Video)
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