Artist: STRANGER VISION
Album: WASTELAND (CD)

Release date: 04.11.2022
EAN/UPS: 4260432913156
Media type: CD

Do Progressive & Power Metal still have a chance to sound fresh and original without losing their authentic spirit? Stranger Vision was founded in 2019 with the aim of creating and realizing an extremely personal vision and sound. The captivating energy of Stranger Vision comes from the harshness of their extraordinary metal and the penetrating power of the melodies. Their style is able to create violent and pleasant sensations, both on an artistic and emotional level. Great songwriting and unusual arrangements, yet a very free and spontaneous creative process. Some sources of inspiration can be found in the boundless narrative abilities of Savatage, the percussive intensity of Symphony X, and the flowing harmonic layers of Blind Guardian. Shortly after the successful debut album Poetica, the second opus Wasteland hits the mark again. A 58-minute musical journey, unforgettable riffs, epic vocal melodies, captivating rhythms, and uplifting orchestrations, and at the same time a unique conceptual approach. Stranger Vision's interest in the human sciences - with a special focus on literature, poetry and philosophy - is deepened in thoughtful texts. Wasteland is a concept album that celebrates T. S. Eliot's world-famous poem of the same name exactly 100 years after its first release.

Wasteland also offers some collaborations with renowned international guests, such as Tom S. Englund (Evergrey, Redemption, Silent Skies) on the song The Deep and Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards) on the title track. Definitely a groundbreaking record in the Italian and international Metal scene. Do Progressive & Power Metal still have a chance to sound fresh and original without losing their authentic and charming spirit? The answer is yes and the name is Stranger Vision.

TRACKLIST CD:

1. At The Gates,
2. Wasteland,
with Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards)
3. Handful Of Dust,
4. The Road,
5. Anthem For Doomed Youth,
6. Desolate Sea,
7. Under Your Spell,
8. Fire,
9. Neverending Waves,
10. The Deep,
with Tom S. Englund (Evergrey, Redemption, Silent Skies)
11. The Thunder,
12. Peace: The Mad Jester And The Fisher King