BLACK YET FULL OF STARS have released new album ‘In Glorious Red’, out now, new single ‘Halom Schacor’ also released with video.

Acclaimed composer Carlo M. Dini unveils a striking new chapter in his orchestral metal journey with, ‘In Glorious Red’, the extended orchestral version of ‘Dark Wing Gospel’

Amsterdam-based Italian composer Carlo M. Dini, the mastermind behind the genre-blending orchestral metal project Black Yet Full of Stars, is back with a powerful new instrumental album, ‘In Glorious Red’, alongside the release of the official video for its opening track, Halom Schacor.

Following the success of Dark Wing Gospel in its original form, this new instrumental edition strips away the vocals, allowing Dini’s masterful compositions to take centre stage. This version offers listeners an even deeper immersion into the intricate layers of orchestral grandeur, progressive metal complexity, and cinematic intensity that define Black Yet Full of Stars.

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A NEW DIMENSION TO ‘DARK WING GOSPEL.
A project renowned for pushing musical boundaries, Black Yet Full of Stars thrives in its seamless fusion of symphonic, progressive, and power metal elements. In Glorious Red is a testament to Dini’s expertise in both metal and film scoring, weaving together massive string sections, choral arrangements, and dramatic orchestration with thunderous guitar riffs and intricate compositions. The instrumental edition of the album further showcases Dini’s meticulous craftsmanship, highlighting the grandeur of his arrangements while offering a fresh perspective on the album’s dark, alchemic themes.

Written and produced entirely by Dini, the album features an array of top-tier musicians, including Michiel van der Plicht (Pestilence, God Dethroned, Carach Angren) on drums and Ludovico Cioffi (Delain, Modern Age Slavery, Nightland) on bass, amongst other exceptional guests. Dark Wing Gospel was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni (Rhapsody, Vision Divine, Michael Romeo), with re-amping handled by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hideous Divinity).

ABOUT CARLO M. DINI
Carlo M. Dini has been crafting his unique blend of orchestral and metal music since founding Black Yet Full of Stars in Italy. A self-taught composer and guitarist, Dini shifted from classical to electric guitar during his university years before fully embracing orchestration. His passion for cinematic composition led him to establish a career in film scoring, with Black Yet Full of Stars serving as his experimental musical playground.

Following the release of the project’s self-titled debut in 2016, Dini relocated to Amsterdam, where he continued refining his fusion of classical orchestration and metal. His work is influenced by a diverse range of artists, from Nightwish to Peter Gabriel, resulting in a sound that is as personal as it is epic.
With Dark Wing Gospel, Dini continues to break new ground, proving once again that Black Yet Full of Stars is a force to be reckoned with in the world of symphonic and progressive metal.

For more information on Black Yet Full of Stars, please connect on the following links:
Facebook 
Instagram 
Bandcamp

Acclaimed composer Carlo M. Dini unveils a striking new chapter in his orchestral metal journey with, ‘In Glorious Red’, the extended orchestral version of ‘Dark Wing Gospel’.

Amsterdam-based Italian composer Carlo M. Dini, the mastermind behind the genre-blending orchestral metal project Black Yet Full of Stars, is back with a powerful new instrumental album, ‘In Glorious Red’, alongside the release of the official video for its opening track, Halom Schacor.

Following the success of Dark Wing Gospel in its original form, this new instrumental edition strips away the vocals, allowing Dini’s masterful compositions to take centre stage. This version offers listeners an even deeper immersion into the intricate layers of orchestral grandeur, progressive metal complexity, and cinematic intensity that define Black Yet Full of Stars.

A NEW DIMENSION TO ‘DARK WING GOSPEL.
A project renowned for pushing musical boundaries, Black Yet Full of Stars thrives in its seamless fusion of symphonic, progressive, and power metal elements. In Glorious Red is a testament to Dini’s expertise in both metal and film scoring, weaving together massive string sections, choral arrangements, and dramatic orchestration with thunderous guitar riffs and intricate compositions. The instrumental edition of the album further showcases Dini’s meticulous craftsmanship, highlighting the grandeur of his arrangements while offering a fresh perspective on the album’s dark, alchemic themes.

Written and produced entirely by Dini, the album features an array of top-tier musicians, including Michiel van der Plicht (Pestilence, God Dethroned, Carach Angren) on drums and Ludovico Cioffi (Delain, Modern Age Slavery, Nightland) on bass, amongst other exceptional guests. Dark Wing Gospel was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni (Rhapsody, Vision Divine, Michael Romeo), with re-amping handled by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hideous Divinity).

ABOUT CARLO M. DINI
Carlo M. Dini has been crafting his unique blend of orchestral and metal music since founding Black Yet Full of Stars in Italy. A self-taught composer and guitarist, Dini shifted from classical to electric guitar during his university years before fully embracing orchestration. His passion for cinematic composition led him to establish a career in film scoring, with Black Yet Full of Stars serving as his experimental musical playground.

Following the release of the project’s self-titled debut in 2016, Dini relocated to Amsterdam, where he continued refining his fusion of classical orchestration and metal. His work is influenced by a diverse range of artists, from Nightwish to Peter Gabriel, resulting in a sound that is as personal as it is epic.
With Dark Wing Gospel, Dini continues to break new ground, proving once again that Black Yet Full of Stars is a force to be reckoned with in the world of symphonic and progressive metal.

For more information on Black Yet Full of Stars, please connect on the following links:
Facebook 
Instagram 
Bandcamp

‘Dark Wing Gospel’ is the second album from Amsterdam-based Italian composer Carlo M. Dini and his BLACK YET FULL OF STARS Project, and to say that it doesn’t disappoint is an understatement!
 
Dini’s ability to stray from the symphonic metal herd and produce a captivating and utterly unique listening experience comes naturally for the composer, as he presents this elaborate collection of six spellbinding compositions that delve deep into the crevasse of Symphonic, Progressive Metal, adding Power metal elements among a rich and tapestry of layered aural arrangements. 

Written and produced entirely by Carlo, ‘Dark Wing Gospel’ was recorded with Michiel van der Plicht (Pestilence, God Dethroned, Carach Angren), Ludovico Cioffi (Delain, Modern Age Slavery, Nightland) amongst other incredible guests. 
 
With elements of power, progressive, and heavy metal, the album showcases all that Carlo has learned since starting his film scoring company in Amsterdam and it features unique taste in blending heavy guitar riffs, elaborate orchestral arrangements, dramatic symphonic choruses and unique harmonies, all driven by horror-themed lyrics, about an alchemist turned serial killer. 
 
The album is a triumph of self-production, with Carlo M. Dini taking full control of both the music and the lyrics, as well as the production and arrangement of each track, down to every minute detail.
 
It was written “backwards” when it comes of the typical arrangement process: Carlo wrote all the orchestral and voice lines first, with a first intention of releasing the record with just these two elements. The metal band was arranged on top of the existing orchestra in all of the songs. ‘Dark Wing Gospel’ was re-amped by Stefano Morabito (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hideous Divinity) and mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni (Rhapsody, Vision Divine, Michael Romeo). 

The sound is defined by its masterful use of orchestral arrangements, with lead singer Davide Penna seamlessly blending clean vocals with Ludovico Cioffi’s powerful growls, creating a dynamic and evocative listening experience. Massive sounding string sections, a fifteen people choir, and cinematic soundscapes are prominently featured, adding a lush, elegant and epic quality to the music that sets it apart from typical symphonic metal releases. Each track takes the listener on a journey through dark, introspective themes, exploring topics such as madness, art and alchemical symbolisms.

Album Track-listing
1. Halom Shacor
2. The Great Work
3. Nigredo, Foulest Servant
4. Albedo, Ancient Heart
5. Rubbed, The Artist
6. King of Salt

Watch recently released ‘Nigredo, Foulest Servant‘ here:

About Carlo M. Dini.
Carlo M. Dini studied music on his own during his university years, switching his focus from classical to electric guitar, eventually focusing more and more on harmony and composition. He started Black Yet Full of Stars in Italy, and wrote the first release under the name Black Yet Full of Stars between 2010 and 2014, during the same years in which he had started studying orchestration. 
 
The first release (self-titled, Rockshots Records, 2016) has been well received by reviewers and featured a much more trash and heavy metal influence. When Carlo moved to Amsterdam to complete his university studies and made of his orchestral music “hobby” his daily job, he also turned Black yet Full of Stars into his metal playground, and decided to experiment – within the metal music context – how the orchestra can be featured together with the band, changing line-up and finding new guests for his records every time. 
 
With influences ranging from Nightwish to Peter Gabriel, Carlo has created a sound that is both personal and epic in scale, and aims to make of Black yet Full of Stars a unique orchestral metal project.