Italian prog metal band MIND KEY to release long-awaited third album
Frontiers Music Srl is delighted to announce the release of Italian prog metal band MIND KEY’s long-awaited third album, “MK III – Aliens In Wonderland” on July 12.
Today, the first single and video, “Alien In Wonderland” has been released.
“MKIII – Aliens in Wonderland” marks the return of one of the most gifted Italian progressive metal outfits to the scene after a
Mind Key released their debut album, “Journey Of A Rough Diamond” in July 2004 on the Frontiers label. The band played various gigs in support of the album’s release, including shows with Dream Theater, Vision Divine, and Pendragon, among others. They then began work on their second album, “Pulse for a Graveheart”. Released in 2009, the album saw the band refining their songwriting approach and introduced their new singer, Aurelio Fierro. Fierro was truly able to showcase his vocal potential on the album, which can be described as a powerful mix of Ronnie James Dio, David Coverdale, and Jorn Lande.
“Pulse for a Graveheart” grew the band’s fanbase along with touring for the album which included shows with Edguy, Vanden Plas, Europe, and Hammerfall. However, the band went on an unexpected hiatus
The band is joined on this album by new members bassist Lucio Grilli (ex-Soul Secret) and drummer Mirko De Maio (The Flower Kings, Hangarvain).
“MK III – Aliens in Wonderland” can be described as a further evolutionary step in Mind Key’s sound. “We all had a metal/hard rock/prog backgrounds, but we felt that our playing style was changing towards a more direct and concise approach,” says Lucio Grilli. “And our way to conceive the songs was influenced as well. In addition to that, we were also looking for something more suitable for Aurelio’s powerful voice, something closer to rock/metal to fully let his voice be heard. It’s more natural for us to talk about MK simply as a melodic metal band than a prog metal one.”
Guitarist Emanuele Colella concludes, “the current line-up is the best one to achieve our goal to create the perfect mix of melodic rock, progressive metal, and classic hard rock. What made everything different and better was the alchemy, walking in the same exact direction. This, I really think, makes “MKIII – Aliens in Wonderland” truly special!”
“MK III – Aliens In Wonderland” tracklisting:
1. Alien In Wonderland
2. Hank (The Blazing Eyes)
3. Hate At First Sight
4. Angry Men
5. Hands Off Cain
6. Be-Polar
7. Oblivion
8. Psycho World
9. Vertigo (Where The Cold Wind Blows)
10. Pure He/Art
11. Non-Existence
Produced by Dario De CiccoMixed and Mastered by Riccardo Piscopo
Aurelio Fierro Jr. – VocalsDario De Cicco – Piano & Keyboards; Emanuele Colella – Guitars
Produced by Dario De CiccoMixed and Mastered by Riccardo Piscopo
Aurelio Fierro Jr. – Vocals
Dario De Cicco – Piano & Keyboards;
Emanuele Colella – Guitars
Lucio Grilli – Bass
Mirko De Maio – Drums
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