Argentinian singer Santiago Ramonda’s new single ‘Gone’ has just been release with his debut album The Walls Are Crumbling Down, out on 18th July, via Frontiers Music Srl.
“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,” said Ramonda. “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.”
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 honour 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 honour 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!”
Ramonda caught the attention of the melodic hard rock scene with Stormwarning‘s debut album. He started as a guitarist and then became a singer, developing his skill 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, as a result of a cover of Joe Lynn Turner’s ‘Prelude/Endlessly’ published on his YouTube channel, Santiago began to catch the attention of some players in the global melodic rock scene. Guitarist Stuart Smith (Heaven & Earth), whom the label has a long relationship with, shared Santiago’s YouTube videos with the Frontiers label.
The Walls Are Crumbling Down is a solid album, showcasing songs with big choruses, a wide range of vocal arrangements, Ramonda’s tone is the perfect balance between vocal extension and a warm bluesy digression (‘Blue Heart Of Stone’ being an example) and an amazing guitar work by Suraz Sun, guitar player from Girish And The Chronicles.
The Walls Are Crumbling Down features the tracks:‘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’ and ‘World’s Gone Crazy’ – The album can be ordered here.
