Today, Argentinian singer Santiago Ramonda is pleased to announce his debut album, The Walls Are Crumbling Down, due out on July 18 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, Ramonda has released the first single titled “Gone,” which is accompanied by a visualizer, available to view below.
Talking about the first single, Santiago Ramonda commented: “I think this song is a deep reflection on the importance of living in the present and taking advantage of the opportunities that come our way. The lyrics are emotional and resonant, and the melody is catchy and memorable. I like how the song invites us not to wait too long to do what we want, and not to let fear or uncertainty hold us back from making decisions and enjoying life. The song has a powerful and relevant message for anyone looking to live more authentically and fully.”
Santiago started as a guitarist and later became a singer, developing his skills primarily through practice and self-knowledge. Although he has received valuable advice and guidance from some experts, including Iván Sencion, his growth as an artist has been largely self-directed.
In 2020, after posting a cover of Joe Lynn Turner’s “Prelude/Endlessly” on his YouTube channel, Santiago began to catch the attention of some players in the global melodic rock scene. Guitarist Stuart Smith (Heaven & Earth), with whom the label has a long-standing relationship, shared Santiago’s videos with the label.
Ramonda had already caught the attention of the melodic hard rock scene with Stormwarning’s debut album, and he’s back again—this time under the direction of Serafino Perugino, president of Frontiers Records – to prove his immense vocal talent, crafting an album of melodic rock gems!
The Walls Are Crumbling Down is a solid album, showcasing songs with big choruses, a wide range of vocal arrangements, and Santiago’s tone – striking a perfect balance between vocal extension and a warm, bluesy digression (with “Blue Heart Of Stone” being a clear example) – alongside amazing guitar work by Suraz Sun, guitarist for Girish And The Chronicles.
Describing the album, Ramonda added: “This album is a battle cry for all those who love rock and refuse to let it die. With this album, we want to keep the flame of classic hard rock alive and take it to new places. For all those fighting to keep the spirit of rock alive, this album is a message of hope and resilience. And to see my name on that banner is a dream fulfilled, an honor that drives me forward with passion and dedication. I especially want to thank having had the opportunity to work with Alessandro Del Vecchio, a great honor for me that has enriched this project in an invaluable way. We will keep on rocking, and with you, we will take it to the top again!”
Pre-order the album here.
The Walls Are Crumbling Down tracklisting:
“Under The Moonlight”
“The Walls Are Crumbling Down”
“Don’t Look For Love”
“Fight Fire With Fire”
“Blue Heart Of Stone”
“Without Love”
“High Voltage Hearts”
“Gone”
“Bad Girl”
“The One To Blame”
“World’s Gone Crazy”
“Gone” visualizer:
Ramonda are:
Santiago Ramonda – Vocals
Suraz Sun – Guitars
Silvia Pistolesi – Bass
Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards, additional guitars
Nicholas Papapicco – Drums
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Talking about the first single, Santiago Ramonda commented: “I think this song is a deep reflection on the importance of living in the present and taking advantage of the opportunities that come our way. The lyrics are emotional and resonant, and the melody is catchy and memorable. I like how the song invites us not to wait too long to do what we want, and not to let fear or uncertainty hold us back from making decisions and enjoying life. The song has a powerful and relevant message for anyone looking to live more authentically and fully.”
Santiago started as a guitarist and later became a singer, developing his skills primarily through practice and self-knowledge. Although he has received valuable advice and guidance from some experts, including Iván Sencion, his growth as an artist has been largely self-directed.
In 2020, after posting a cover of Joe Lynn Turner’s “Prelude/Endlessly” on his YouTube channel, Santiago began to catch the attention of some players in the global melodic rock scene. Guitarist Stuart Smith (Heaven & Earth), with whom the label has a long-standing relationship, shared Santiago’s videos with the label.
Ramonda had already caught the attention of the melodic hard rock scene with Stormwarning’s debut album, and he’s back again—this time under the direction of Serafino Perugino, president of Frontiers Records – to prove his immense vocal talent, crafting an album of melodic rock gems!
The Walls Are Crumbling Down is a solid album, showcasing songs with big choruses, a wide range of vocal arrangements, and Santiago’s tone – striking a perfect balance between vocal extension and a warm, bluesy digression (with “Blue Heart Of Stone” being a clear example) – alongside amazing guitar work by Suraz Sun, guitarist for Girish And The Chronicles.
Describing the album, Ramonda added: “This album is a battle cry for all those who love rock and refuse to let it die. With this album, we want to keep the flame of classic hard rock alive and take it to new places. For all those fighting to keep the spirit of rock alive, this album is a message of hope and resilience. And to see my name on that banner is a dream fulfilled, an honor that drives me forward with passion and dedication. I especially want to thank having had the opportunity to work with Alessandro Del Vecchio, a great honor for me that has enriched this project in an invaluable way. We will keep on rocking, and with you, we will take it to the top again!”
Pre-order the album here.
The Walls Are Crumbling Down tracklisting:
“Under The Moonlight”
“The Walls Are Crumbling Down”
“Don’t Look For Love”
“Fight Fire With Fire”
“Blue Heart Of Stone”
“Without Love”
“High Voltage Hearts”
“Gone”
“Bad Girl”
“The One To Blame”
“World’s Gone Crazy”
“Gone” visualizer:
Ramonda are:
Santiago Ramonda – Vocals
Suraz Sun – Guitars
Silvia Pistolesi – Bass
Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards, additional guitars
Nicholas Papapicco – Drums
Follow BraveWords on social media… Facebook page, Facebook Group, X/Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and YouTube.
Visit https://linktr.ee/bravewords
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