“‘Hide And Seek’ perfectly represents the essence of this second album: a solid, powerful symphonic metal track with epic melodies and a magical atmosphere, inspired by the fantasy world of Narnia,” remarked vocalist Nicoletta Rosellini.

“I’m excited for this new chapter of The Erinyes,” she continued. “With the experience we gained from the first album, we’ve learned to know each other better as vocalists and to understand how to make the most of our individual voices. The album feels more cohesive and balanced, while still keeping all the elements that people loved about the first record.”

“This album gave us the chance to fully embrace the contrast between our vocal timbres, ranges and artistic identities. I loved exploring how those differences could complement each other and create a unique richness and synergy throughout the record,” added Justine Daaé.

Mizuho Lin also commented: “I feel this second album shows a natural evolution of The Erinyes. I felt like we had more freedom to explore our voices. This album still carries the essence of the first one, but on a more mature way. I’m really excited to finally release it!”

Their self-titled debut album was a concept album centred on three amazons having a dispute over their love interests, and influenced one way or another by the Hellenic goddesses of Greek mythology from whom the band takes its name.

Alongside Andrea Buratto (bass), Antonio Agate (orchestra, keyboards), Gabriele Robotti (guitars), Aldo Lonobile (lead guitars, production) and Luca Cartasegna (drums), this time round the lyrics explore more fantasy styled themes, taking inspiration from famous novels like the Narnia series.

Musically it is also said to be more aggressive and symphonic. It was written by Aldo and Marco Pastorino (Temperance, Serenity), and the tracks featured are ‘Agony & Ecstasy’, ‘Hide And Seek’, ‘Close Your Eyes’, ‘Lies’, ‘Serenade’, ‘Side By Side’, ‘Heart In A Battlefield’, ‘Tears’, ‘Strong’ and ‘To The Stars’.

The opening track, ‘Agony & Ecstasy’, was previously released as a single, and Rosellini commented that it “perfectly represents this new chapter of The Erinyes. It hits you right from the start, with powerful melodies and an incredibly catchy chorus that is meant to stay in your head. We couldn’t have chosen a better song to give you the first taste of what’s coming with the new album.”

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“After the release of our debut album, we were blown away by the incredible feedback from fans and the press,” said singer Singer Nicoletta Rosellini. “Inspired by this support, we decided to release a new song as a heartfelt thank you to everyone who believed in us.
‘Hear My Voice’ is a deeply personal song that helped me move on from the past and strive for better. Packed with catchy synths, powerful guitars, and a sing-along chorus, it’s a must-hear for any power metal fan.”

Available on all digital streaming services here you can check out the video here at RAMzine.

Aside from Rosellini, who was formerly with Kalidia and Walk in Darkness, and her former Kalidia bandmates Paolo Campitelli on guitars and Dario Gozzi on drums, the band is rounded out by guitarist Alessandro Mammola (Draconicon) and bass player Luca Scalabrin (Altair).

The band first got together in 2022, inking their worldwide deal with AFM Records/Soulfood Music in 2023, and releasing debut single ‘Drag Me To Hell’.

“I am finally happy to present you Alterium, my new power metal adventure,’ Rosellini said at the time. “In the past months, we have poured our hearts and souls into crafting a debut album that harmonises 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 the first contact with Nicoletta, we at AFM were immediately hooked. Alterium is uncompromising power metal paired with a powerful voice performed by a powerful woman!” said the parent record company.

Previously, they brought out ’Crystalline’ as a single, with Rosellini commenting: “’Crystalline’ shows another shade of Alterium’s music path. This powerful power metal ballad delves deep into the heartache of losing a loved one, as memories become eternalized in the icy embrace of time. It’s an emotional song that I’m sure will touch the soul of many of you.”

Available digitally here, you can check out the video here at RAMzine.

‘Crystalline’ follows swiftly on from the single ‘Crossroads Inn’, that’s a metal tribute inspired by the popular medieval tavern simulator video game!

In cooperation with video game creator Klabater, the following statement was 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 wish list!”

Alterium‘s Nicoletta Rosellini commented: “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 single is available on all digital services here and you can check out the video here at RAMzine.

The album’s full track list is: ‘Drag Me To Hell’, ‘Siren’s Call’, ‘Of War And Flames’, ‘Firebringer’, ‘Crossroads Inn’, ‘Shadowsong’, ‘Crystalline’, ‘Heroine Of The Sea’, ‘Chasing the Sun’ and ‘Bismarck’, the title track also having been released as a single a while back.

Their second single was a cover version of the Sabaton anthem ‘Bismarck‘ of which Rosellini said: “I couldn’t be more excited about our new single, a cover of Sabaton‘s iconic track ‘Bismarck’. This song has always been a favourite of mine.  We’ve worked tirelessly to capture the essence of the original while infusing it with our energy, also featuring orchestral composer Gabriele Boschi (Winterage) to add even more intensity to the arrangements.”

In November last year their third single was ‘Siren’s Call’ and Rosellini said of it: “‘Siren’s Call’ reveals another dimension of Alterium, capturing the essence of our melodic taste, as if summoning the enchanting song heard by Odysseus and his sailors during their journey. A well-crafted piece of the finest melodic power metal that I am confident will delight many!”

The singles are available on all digital services here and you also can check out the videos here at RAMzine.

Jochen Richert, CEO at Soulfood Music commented, “Nicoletta, well remembered by many fans as Kalidia‘s front woman, is bursting with energy and this is fully expressed on their debut album. It was clear from the start that we would embark on a journey together. We are absolutely convinced of the success of Alterium, so we will bring in all our label power.”

After Kalidia parted ways, Rosellini decided to take a different approach, developing her potential as both a singer and a songwriter, developing under the guidance of producer Lars Rettkowitz (Freedom Call).

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