TEMPERANCE, after previously there was a change of vocalist and drummer, where vocalist Alessia Scolletti was replaced by Kristin Starkey and drummer Alfonso Mocerino was replaced by Marco Sacchetto, today this melodic heavy power metal band from Italy announced their 7th studio album entitled “Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt. 2”, which will be released on October 20, 2023 through Napalm Records! And now, this album can be ordered via the link below.
Pre-order : https://temperanceofficial.bigcartel.com/
The album “Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt. This 2” will be available in several formats, including:
– 2LP Gatefold SOLID RED – ltd. 300 copies
– 1CD Digipak
– Digital Albums
It was also today that they released their new single “Daruma”, along with a colorful music video that perfectly introduces the mood and exciting story of the multifaceted album, a fast-paced guitar section opening the single while the album’s narrator and multi-talented Arjen Lucassen guides it through the melodies. interesting. Vocalist Kristin Starkey‘s dark color introduces the villain Anningan, who will turn the protagonist Viktor’s upside down.
Vocalist Kristin Starkey on the song “Daruma”:
“I’m so excited for you to hear our new single called “Daruma”. It not only sets the stage for the dramatic storytelling of our new album, “Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt. 2”, but also marks the beginning of my chapter with TEMPERANCE. I really believe our new sound will be loved by fans new and old, and I am looking forward to your feedback! See you on the road”
Marco Pastorino says:
“We are so excited about this new chapter called Hermitage. Personally, I’ve dreamed of writing a real concept album like this since the release of the suite called “Daruma’s Eyes Pt. 1” on the album “Of Jupiter and Moons”, and finally, we made it – a complete story with six characters (represented by six singers) plus such a great narrator. We decided to change the production team, 100% from Italy; we worked together with Simone Mularoni on the mixing, as we did in the first three albums of the band, plus for the very first time, I worked together with someone else for the orchestrations: Daniele Mazza (ANCIENT BARDS). The artwork also was made by the talented artist Giada Belviso. Get ready for a journey through magic and dreams, and welcome to Hermitage.”
Catapulted into another era by finding the Japanese doll, Daruma, protagonist Viktor wakes up in a magical village called Hermitage, exploring its secrets track by track. Getting into a fight between the siblings Anningan and Irin, only Viktor’s destiny is the key to their conflict. “Welcome To Hermitage” presents the magical world of Hermitage with fairytale-like flutes, twinkling chime elements, and the vocal arrangements of singers Fabienne Erni (ELUVEITIE, ILLUMISHADE) and Laura Fella (FAUN). “No Return” glances with the band’s characteristic sing-along refrain and operatic fragments while the track “Join Me” ranges from marvelous vocal harmonies to grand compositions. The spellbinding “Darkness is just a Drawing” and uplifting “Full Of Memories” gather the atmosphere of “Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt. 2” once again, before “Cliff” closes the album with rising melodies, epic orchestration arrangements, and inimitable vocal spotlights. The concept album was produced by Marco Pastorino and mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni (LUCA TURILLI, MICHAEL ROMEO, TWILIGHT FORCE) at Domination Studio in San Marino. Come explore Viktor’s legacy!
Tracklist:
1. Daruma
2. Glorious
3. A Hero Reborn
4. Welcome to Hermitage
5. No Return
6. In Search of Gold
7. Join Me
8. Trust no one but You
9. Darkness is just a Drawing
10. Into the Void
11. Brand new Start
12. Where we Belong
13. Full of Memories
14. Cliff
Line up:
Liuk Abbott – Bass
Marco Pastorino – Guitars, Vocals
Michele Guaitoli – Vocals, Keyboards
Marco Sacchetto – Drums
Kristin Starkey – Vocals (Female)
Homepage: http://www.temperanceband.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/temperanceband/
