PASSION AND TENACITY
Symphonic metal band Serenity is coming to Pratteln next spring with a new album. The “Melancholia Tour 2027” will feature not only new songs and various classics, but also a reunion with former vocalist Clémentine Delauney (Visions of Atlantis), who will be lending her vocal talents to several songs. Warming up the crowd will be the Italian power metal pioneers Secret Sphere. The opening act will be announced shortly.
Fans of symphonic and opulent metal sounds have long been thrilled by the name Serenity, as the Austrians have continually refined and virtually perfected their sound over the years. They tell stories from times long past, accompanied by catchy melodies and an incomparable sonic spectrum. The band is a prime example of epic symphonic and melodic metal and masterfully balances heaviness with passion. Twenty years have passed since their first album—two decades in which the band has brought their gripping, orchestral sound, at times enhanced by powerful choirs, to various headlining tours and as the opening act for bands like Epica, Delain, or Leave’s Eyes on stages across Europe, making a name for themselves as a live act that is absolutely worth seeing and hearing. The band’s albums are all symphonic metal masterpieces that showcase the members’ extraordinary musicality and powerful songwriting. In the spring of 2027, Serenity will embark on a major European tour with their new album “Melancholia,” celebrating the twentieth anniversary of their debut album. In addition to the new songs, fans can also look forward to numerous classics spanning two decades of the band’s history. A special highlight of this tour will be guest appearances by former vocalist Clémentine Delauney (currently with Visions of Atlantis and Exit Eden), who will take the mic for select songs. The tour promises unforgettable concert evenings and very special moments for longtime fans as well as newcomers.
Secret Sphere are considered pioneers of the Italian power metal scene. For three decades, they have been flying the flag for this movement alongside their compatriots from Labyrinth and Rhapsody of Fire. Led by guitarist and producer Aldo Lonobile, the band—which has been active since 1997—has already released ten studio albums, toured over the years with scene giants such as King Diamond and Gamma Ray, and performed at festivals throughout Europe. With “Blackened Heartbeat,” their second album since the return of exceptional vocalist Roberto Messina, Secret Sphere has recently delivered an unusually dark and heavy album. It remains to be seen in which direction the band will evolve with their upcoming album. One thing is clear: these prog/power metal musicians keep churning out one high-quality album after another without ever compromising on quality. Fans of bands like Helloween, Queensrÿche, and Morgana Lefay are guaranteed to get their money’s worth here. The characteristic symphonic metal elements give the sound a very special touch.
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