Walk in Darkness
Walk in Darkness | |
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| Origin | Italy |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | walkindarkness |
Walk in Darkness is an Italian gothic metal and symphonic metal band formed in 2015. They released their debut album, In the Shadows of Things, in 2017.[1][2][3][4]
The album features the track "Alexandria"[5] recorded in collaboration with soprano Magdalena Lee from Tears of Magdalena.
In 2018, they released their second album, Welcome to the New World,[6][7] accompanied by a music video for the track "Away to the Stars".[8]
In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Walk in Darkness released On the Road to Babylon,[9] which further explores the band's themes through the depiction of a dystopian world on the brink of twilight.[10] Their fourth album, Leaves Rolling in Time,[11][12] was released in 2022 ad a concept album depicting a post-apocaluptic scenario. The album's narrative centers on themes of loss and resilience in a future world where much of humanity's heritage ha been forgotten.[13]
Current members
[edit]Apart from lead vocalist Nicoletta Rosellini, a former member of Kalidia, the other band members choose to remain hooded and anonymous. This anonymity is part of the band's philosophy, aiming to focus attention on their music and its themes rather than individual identies.
The driving force behind the band is Shaman or Shaman Wid, the guitarist and songwriter who also defines the philosophy of Walk in Darkness.[14]
- Nicoletta Rosellini - Lead Vocals
- Shaman WID - Guitars, Composer, Lyricist
- Monk Key - Bass
- Arcanus - Drums
Collaborators
- Alessandro Guasconi - Keyboards, Synths, Arrangements
- Emiliano Pasquinelli - Growl Vocals
Band History
[edit]Walk in Darkness gained considerable recognition with their debut album, In the Shadows of Things, released in 2017. The album received a notable amount of attention, with strong streaming numbers and positive reviews from specialized music media, including Rock Hard and others. The debut album features the track "Alexandria", recorded in collaboration with Finnish soprano Magdalena Lee from Tears of Magdalena.
Following their initial success, Walk in Darkness continued to produce music, releasing three more albums and several singles.
Discography
[edit]Albums
- In the Shadows of Things (2017)
- Welcome to the New World (2018)
- On the Road to Babylon (2020)
- Leaves Rolling in Time (2022)
Singles
- Time to Rise (2019)
- Nothing (2019)
- On the Road to Babylon (2020)
- Bent by Storms and Dreams (2021)
- The Last Glow of Day (2021)
- Walk Close to Me (2022)
- No Oxygen in the West (2022)
- Towards Chang'an (2023)
- Across the Oceans (2023)
- Mother (2024)
- Freedom (2024)
Style and Themes
[edit]Walk in Darkness' music is characterized by a blend of gothic and symphonic metal, often incorporating dark, atmospheric elements.[15] The band's lyrics explore themes such as the fragility of humanity, existential struggles, and the passage of time. Their concept albums frequently depict dystopian or post-apocalyptic settings, where their songs touch on broader topics like identity, hope, and the search for meaning.
References
[edit]- ^ Thornburgh, John. "Walk in Darkness - In the Shadow of Things". soniccathedral.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Walk In Darkness". Metal Hammer (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Recensioni, Martino Brambilla Pisoni-; Interviste; bambino, Live Report Amante del metal e del rock fin da; Montagna, Della; Italia, del Milan ed ovviamente della Spagna Nel mio piccolo alfiere del metal spagnolo in; spagnolo, faccio la spola tra Lecco e Madrid per poter assistere ai numerosi concerti delle band iberiche che da quasi 40 anni infiammano con il loro metal dannatamente classico il suolo (2017-03-01). "WALK IN DARKNESS - 'In The Shadows Of Things'". Loud and Proud (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Walk In Darkness – In The Shadows Of Things". Keep on Rockin' (in German). 2017-03-08. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Mastronicola, Stefano (2016-08-22). "VIDEO DEL GIORNO: "Alexandria" dei Walk In Darkness". Metal In Italy (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Corona. "WALK IN DARKNESS - Welcome To The New World | Review bei Stormbringer". Stormbringer (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "The Moshville Times - Album Review: Walk in Darkness – Welcome to the New World". The Moshville Times. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Donè, Marco (2018-02-20). "Walk in Darkness: i dettagli di "Welcome to the New World" e il video di 'A Way to the Stars' - truemetal.it". True Metal (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ VV (2020-11-17). "Walk In Darkness – On The Road To Babylon (Full Album)". Metal Goddesses. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Thomas (2020-10-27). "Review: Walk in Darkness - On the Road to Babylon". Dark-Art (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Walk in Darkness – "Leaves Rolling in Time" – The Metal Resource – mauce.nl". Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Walk in Darkness - Leaves Rolling in Time". Metal Temple Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ Proctor, Richard (2023-03-21). "Walk in Darkness - Leaves Rolling in Time (Beyond The Storm Productions)". Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Walk in Darkness – A Faceless New World | Dead Rhetoric". deadrhetoric.com. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Walk in Darkness – Leaves Rolling in Time (Beyond the Storm Productions) | Dead Rhetoric". deadrhetoric.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
External links
[edit]- Website on walkindarkness.com