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There is music that entertains. And then there is music that cuts through you, shakes you, and leaves scars behind.
With his new work “This Doll Has No Eyes”, Daniele Rini delivers the most intense, ambitious, and devastating piece of his career. A concept album that doesn’t just tell a story… it forces you to live it.
A UNIQUE WORK, A NO-COMPROMISE EXPERIENCE
“This Doll Has No Eyes” is a single composition lasting over 22 minutes, divided into 7 chapters, released between 2024 and 2025 as digital singles, now brought together into one track featuring a new mastering and enriched by the contribution of special guests. A work that breaks the boundaries of the traditional format and unfolds as a true cinematic sonic journey.
Produced in collaboration with Andrea Pascali (AD Studio), who brilliantly contributed to all synth orchestra arrangements, the album blends:
- dark electronic atmospheres
- melancholic rock melodies
- continuous narrative tension
The result is a hypnotic, deep, and visceral sound, capable of dragging the listener into a dimension suspended between dream and nightmare.
THE CONCEPT: THE MOST REAL HORROR OF ALL
The album originated from an acoustic demo in 2022 and is inspired by one of humanity’s most terrifying creations:
war.
Through an intense and touching narrative, Daniele Rini tells:
- fear
- loss
- despair
All seen through the eyes of a child and her parents, trapped in a reality where pain becomes daily and unavoidable.
A story that does not seek answers, but reveals the full tragedy of the human condition.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Further deepening the sonic experience are two outstanding collaborations:
- Luca Basile (ex Elegy of Madness) – cello
- Antonio De Rubertis (Animanoir, ex Maysnow) – piano (outro)
Two contributions that amplify the emotional impact of the album, adding elegance, drama, and intensity.
A NEW CHAPTER: JOINING WANIKIYA RECORD
With “This Doll Has No Eyes”, Daniele Rini officially joins the Wanikiya Record roster, marking a key milestone in his artistic career. A collaboration born under the sign of vision, expressive freedom, and the desire to bring authentic, uncompromising projects to an international level.
AN ARTIST WITHOUT BOUNDARIES
Singer, composer, and tireless experimenter, Daniele Rini is a unique figure in the Italian rock/metal scene.
From his early days in alternative, metalcore, and extreme metal, to his more mature and conceptual projects, he has built an artistic path defined by:
- constant evolution
- stylistic contamination
- strong expressive identity
Over the years, he has performed with his former bands (Silvered, Ghost of Mary, Terremoto, etc.) on important stages, sharing the scene with acts such as: Soulfly, Venom, Sodom, Extrema, Dark Lunacy, The Foreshadowing, O.R.k, and many more.
He has also collaborated with internationally renowned artists and released acclaimed works such as:
- “Six Hours” (doom metal album by Silvered, 2020) – featuring Carmelo Orlando (Novembre)
- “Memorabilis” (quadruple solo album, 2021/2022) – 38 tracks between acoustic rock and grunge
- “A Dream Within A Dream” (alternative metal album by Maysnow, 2024) – featuring Daniel Cavanagh (Anathema, Weather Systems), Ragnar Zolberg (Signs, ex Pain of Salvation), and Daniel Cardoso (mixing/mastering)
AN ALBUM YOU DON’T JUST LISTEN TO. YOU EXPERIENCE.
“This Doll Has No Eyes” is not just an album. It is a total emotional experience. A work that lays bare human fragility, transforming pain into art and silence into sound.
A journey that leaves its mark. More info: https://linktr.ee/danielerini
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