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March 8, 2024 sees ALTERIUM, the new Italian power metal quintet led by Nicoletta Rosellini (ex. Kalidia, Walk in Darkness), release their much-awaited, first full-length studio album entitled “Of War And Flames” via AFM Records. The pre-sale is available HERE
Following previously-released songs, “Siren’s Call“, “Drag Me To Hell“, an epic cover version of Sabaton’s “Bismarck” or just recently, their powerful title track “Of War And Flames“, today, ALTERIUM are premiering a music video for their latest single “Crossroads Inn“, a metal tribute inspired by the popular medieval tavern simulator video game!
In cooperation with video game creator Klabater, the following statement has been released:
“Welcome to Delcrys, adventurers!
The doors of the fantasy tavern are now open! To celebrate the arrival of the second chapter of the iconic video game ‘Crossroads Inn,’ Alterium wrote and recorded a track inspired by the lore of the game.
Crossroads Inn is a real-time management sim set in the immersive fantasy world of Delcrys. Players must build, manage, and expand their tavern, catering to the needs of adventurers from far and wide! The game is available on Steam, while “Crossroads Inn 2” has been announced and is currently in development – you can already add it to your wishlist!”
Singer and songwriter Nicoletta Rosellini comments:
I’m a huge fan of management video games, and I’ve spent hundreds of hours playing ‘Crossroads Inn,’ which also features great lore that inspired me to write lyrics for this track. I believe that power metal is the perfect genre to convey the funny atmosphere of a typical night at the tavern. We also recreated the whole scenery in our new music video!”
The song is now available on all digital services HERE
Watch the Official Music Video for “Crossroads Inn” BELOW:
Born in late 2022, ALTERIUM consists of vocalist Nicoletta and former bandmates Paolo Campitelli (guitars) and Dario Gozzi (drums) from Kalidia, soon joined by Alessandro Mammola (guitars, also in Draconicon) and Luca Scalabrin (bass, also in Altair).
After Kalidia parted ways, Nicoletta decided to take a different approach and finally unleashes her whole potential as both a singer and a songwriter. Produced by Lars Rettkowitz (Freedom Call), and featuring 9 original classy power metal tracks including the cover of “Bismarck”, “Of War and Flames” turns out to be a triumph of catchy choruses, terrific vocal lines, powerful sounds, strong guitar riffs, explosive drums, majestic choirs and captivating grooves, all skillfully mastered by Achim Koehler.
ALTERIUM is:
Nicoletta Rosellini – vocals
Paolo Campitelli – guitars
Alessandro Mammola – guitars
Luca Scalabrin – bass
Dario Gozzi – drums
Source: AFM Records
It’s finally here folks! The major announcement that the power metal community have been waiting for since the release of Alterium‘s first single “Drag Me To Hell”. Through an official statement posted on their Facebook page earlier, the Italian power metallers have now publicly confirmed the name, tracklist and release date for their upcoming debut album. “Of War and Flames” is set to be released on March 8th, 2024 via AFM Records.
Singer and songwriter Nicoletta Rosellini added the following:
This album marks my musical rebirth and contains all that I love in music: great melodies, fast riffs, majestic arrangements and powerful lyrics. We can’t wait to share the whole album and hit the road!
The album will be available to purchase as digipack and limited edition vinyl, and stream on all digital platforms. Pre-sales are open at: https://shop.afm-records.de/alterium/
Tracklist:
- Drag Me to Hell
- Siren’s Call
- Of War and Flames
- Firebringer
- Crossroads Inn
- Shadowsong
- Crystalline
- Heroine of The Sea
- Chasing the Sun
- Bismarck
Album Credits:
Produced, recorded and mixed by Lars Rettkowitz at Emperial Sound.
Mastered by Achim Köhler at Indiscreet Audio.
Artwork by Emanuela Nicosia.
And if that wasn’t enough good news for one day, Alterium have even gone one step further and spoiled us by premiering a new single and music video for the album’s title track. With Rosellini commenting that the latter was shot “under heavy rain at a beautiful Dolomites lake”.
Watch the new video for “Of War and Flames” NOW:
ALTERIUM is:
Nicoletta Rosellini – vocals
Paolo Campitelli – guitars
Alessandro Mammola – guitars
Luca Scalabrin – bass
Dario Gozzi – drum
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ALTERIUM, the new Italian power metal quintet led by Nicoletta Rosellini (ex. Kalidia, Walk in Darkness), has inked a worldwide deal with AFM Records / Soulfood Music!
Born in late 2022, ALTERIUM consists of Nicoletta and former bandmates Paolo Campitelli (guitars) and Dario Gozzi (drums) from Kalidia, soon joined by Alessandro Mammola (guitars, also in Draconicon) and Luca Scalabrin (bass, also in Altair).
Nicoletta says:
I am finally happy to present you Alterium, my new power metal adventure. In the past months, we have poured our hearts and souls into crafting a debut album that harmonizes captivating melodies, powerful guitar riffs, and thunderous drums. The result is a strong debut album that we are eagerly anticipating to share with all of you. We are also filled with enthusiasm to share the exciting news we joined forces with AFM Records! Our music and vision align perfectly with their understanding and belief, making this collaboration truly thrilling. We take immense pride in sharing the label’s roster with an array of renowned exceptional bands.
After Kalidia parted ways, Nicoletta decided to take a different approach and finally unleashes her whole potential as both a singer and a songwriter. Under the guidance of producer Lars Rettkowitz (Freedom Call), ALTERIUM have finished the recordings of a bombastic debut album. The band’s first full-length will also feature a cover of the Sabaton classic “Bismarck”. Watch out for ALTERIUM, when they will take the power metal scene by storm with a triumph of powerful sounds, big riffs, explosive drums, majestic choirs and captivating grooves!
ALTERIUM is:
Nicoletta Rosellini – vocals
Paolo Campitelli – guitars
Alessandro Mammola – guitars
Luca Scalabrin – bass
Dario Gozzi – drum
In what is obviously sad news for the weekend, Kalidia have officially announced that they are no longer active.
A statement posted by frontwoman Nicoletta Rosellini on her Facebook profile reads:
Dear friends,
It’s with heavy heart that we announce that we’ve disbanded, for the good of all the people involved.
Unfortunately during the latest years, our vision on the future of the band strayed away: we tried our best to make it work anyway, but we now understand that it’s better for everyone to take different paths, without forcing anyone to do things they don’t want to.
It was such a long and, most of the time, joyful adventure and we would like to thank you all for the unconditional support and love you showed us in these 12 years. The music and the good memories remain forever.
Take care and hopefully our paths will cross again – the band members are already working on new exciting music projects!
On a happier note, Rosellini also updated us on her future plans in a subsequent video released on her YouTube channel. In the video, she details how herself and Dario Gozzi (drummer of Kalidia), together with Paolo Campitelli and some other as yet unnamed members, have formed an entirely new band and have already recorded a new album in the same genre. You can watch the full video below:
