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Alterium are the newest rising stars in Italy’s oft-overlooked
power metal scene. But for singer
Nicoletta Rosellini, they also represent a chance to begin again. Formed from the ashes of
Kalidia, a symphonic band who were active for more than a decade but never managed to break through into the mainstream, Nicoletta admits that by the time the band dissolved, she had grown tired of the struggle...
If I could visit myself in my old band, I’d say to disband it way earlier! Right now, I have the perfect band, but I wish I’d started it sooner.
By Nicoletta’s reckoning, in
Alterium the chemistry between the musicians is better, they have a clearer sense of purpose, and it’s revitalized her love of power metal. Their debut album,
Of War And Flames, is an impressive collection of power metal anthems with big choruses, folk influences and invigorating melodies.
There’s also a genuine sense of fun;
Alterium’s lyrics are inspired by a mix of videogames and classical mythology, and it’s hard not to have a damn good time with tracks like the tavern-worshipping
Crossroads Inn, the cutlass-waving
Heroine Of The Sea, or the turbo-charged
Drag Me To Hell. Even though their debut has only just arrived, they’re already readying plans for more new music.
The band has four songwriters. With a lot of people writing good stuff, it’s easy to bring songs together for an album. We’ll be working on standalone singles during the rest of this year, but there’s already a lot of ideas for the next record.
Of War And Flames is out now via AFM.
Sounds Like: Thigh-slapping power metal that’ll make you want to storm a fortress
For Fans Of: Hammerfall, Beyond The Black, Wind Rose
Listen To: Of War And Flames..."
