Diotima Records announces the surprise entry of Italian female fronted metallers SOULS OF DIOTIMA at Crehate Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden, with their producer Oscar Nilsson, but no details yet on what they are preparing. Could it be some surprise for their 20-year career in 2024? We’ll see, we’ll just have to wait.
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SOULS OF DIOTIMA released their fourth album “Janas” on 29th January 2021 via Diotima Records / Rockshots Records and entirely produced by Oscar Nilsson at Crehate Studios in Mölndal (Sweden). The album was released for the first time on vinyl from 29th July 2022 both on the Rockshots Records website and on the store of the band.
Italian female fronted metallers SOULS OF DIOTIMA, before announcing their European tour in 2024 with which they will celebrate their 20-year career, will take part in MetalDays 2023 in Velenje, Slovenia, on August 04th, where they will perform most of their latest album ‘Janas’.
Italian female fronted metallers SOULS OF DIOTIMA released their fourth album “Janas” on 29th January 2021 via Diotima Records / Rockshots Records and entirely produced by Oscar Nilsson at Crehate Studios in Mölndal (Sweden). The album is also available on vinyl on the Rockshots Records website and on the store of the band.
Italian female fronted metallers SOULS OF DIOTIMA released their fourth album “Janas” on 29th January 2021 via Diotima Records / Rockshots Records and entirely produced by Oscar Nilsson at Crehate Studios in Mölndal (Sweden). The album will be available for the first time on vinyl from 29th July 2022 both on the Rockshots Records website and on the store of the band.
The album “Janas” is a concept, the second chapter of a journey that began with the previous album, “The Sorceress Reveals – Atlantis”. “Janas” tells the stories and legends of band’s land, Sardinia. Their island is full of wonderful mythological tales and characters, of esoteric stories that are often macabre, but which portray a truly fascinating historical and cultural journey.
“We have a shared interest in the history and culture of the peoples of the sea, of the Mediterranean, and we are one of them. Much of Western history is rooted in the tales of the peoples of the sea, skilled conquerors who crossed the seas to conquer new lands or to defend their own. But there is more. Within Sardinia there are places that often remain undiscovered. Far from the more accessible touristic locations, these places are steeped in stories both true and fictitious, which we were often told during our childhood, and which probably formed the basis of our personality and the way we see the world. In brief, ‘Janas’ talks about these stories, about us, and about the Earth we have been walking on since we were born”, enthuses the drummer Giorgio Pinna.
Italian female fronted metal band SOULS OF DIOTIMA unveils the official video for “The Princess of Navarra”. The song is taken from their 4th studio album “Janas”, released early this year via Diotima Records/Rockshots Records.
The video masterfully directed by Daniele Diana was shot on the wonderful coasts of the band’s homeland, Sardinia, right on those slopes, between land and sea, where the legend of which the same song speaks is born. The prefect union between the style of this track, with choral parts and sounds coming directly from their mother earth, and the splendid images, take us back in time in a dreamlike and rarefied atmosphere.
“‘The Princess of Navarra’ is the first ballad of the album. We love this song very much; it transports you, cradles you, encompasses you. Claudia’s singing is almost heartbreaking, moving, and enters straight into your soul. For the first time we hear the choral inserts, but it is not a classical choir, it is a Sardinian singing group called Amici del Canto Sardo. The Sardinian choral group has a very particular, unique sound that can’t be found anywhere else on the planet. In fact, in 2003 it was named by UNESCO as an example of Intangible Cultural Heritage. This song also tells a Sardinian legend, set in a small town called Santa Maria Navarrese. It is the story of the princess of Navarra and her escape to stay with a servant she had fallen in love with, against her father’s will. The princess manages to escape from the tower of the castle where she was locked up by her father, but together with her man she has to face storms at sea to be able to break free and finally live their love story. They manage to save themselves from the stormy seas by landing on a beach, where the town which takes its name from the story is today. Nobody knows whether or not there is any truth is this story”, explains the band.
“Janas” is available now via Diotima Records/Rockshots Records: https://bfan.link/janas. The vinyl version will be released on January 28th 2022. Pre-orders are available now: https://bit.ly/JanasVINYL
“Janas” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Oscar Nilsson at Crehate Studios in Mölndal (Sweden).
The album “Janas” is a concept, the second chapter of a journey that began with the previous album, “The Sorceress Reveals – Atlantis”. “Janas” tells the stories and legends of band’s land, Sardinia. Their island is full of wonderful mythological tales and characters, of esoteric stories that are often macabre, but which portray a truly fascinating historical and cultural journey.
“We have a shared interest in the history and culture of the peoples of the sea, of the Mediterranean, and we are one of them. Much of Western history is rooted in the tales of the peoples of the sea, skilled conquerors who crossed the seas to conquer new lands or to defend their own. But there is more. Within Sardinia there are places that often remain undiscovered. Far from the more accessible touristic locations, these places are steeped in stories both true and fictitious, which we were often told during our childhood, and which probably formed the basis of our personality and the way we see the world. In brief, ‘Janas’ talks about these stories, about us, and about the Earth we have been walking on since we were born”, enthuses the drummer GiorgioPinna.
“Janas” track list: 1. The Black Mask 2. Sleep Demon 3. The Princess of Navarra 4. Janas 5. The Dark Lady 6. Ichnos Superhero 7. My Roots 8. Maty 9. Mediterranean Lane 10. Sherden
SOULS OF DIOTIMA is a band with a unique style, featuring recognizable elements of traditional, progressive and symphonic metal, as well as unconventional elements, woven together musically in a powerfully expressive new way. Their style recalls Mediterranean atmospheres and traditions, and you can call it “Mediterranean Metal”.
Today sees the release of SOULS OF DIOTIMA‘s 4th studio album “Janas”! The Italian female fronted metal band is proud to celebrate its release day with a magnificent music video for the song ‘The Dark Lady’.
Commenting on the new single the founder member, lyricist and drummer Giorgio Pinna says: “Perhaps this is the most catchy and ‘commercial’ track on the album. It’s a very simple and catchy song, and we think it’s excellent. It’s powerful and you will easily fix the lyrics in your mind. The story is about a very controversial character from our land, who actually existed around 50 years ago. Her name is ‘Accabadora’. She was a fairly old woman, dressed entirely in black with her face almost completely covered, so often only her eyes could be seen. Her mission was to alleviate the suffering of those on the verge of death, putting an end to their life using a wooden stick which she was always taking with her. This woman was called by the family of the sick person to put an end to their suffering”.
“Janas” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Oscar Nilsson at Crehate Studios in Mölndal (Sweden).
The album “Janas” is a concept, the second chapter of a journey that began with the previous album, “The Sorceress Reveals – Atlantis”. “Janas” tells the stories and legends of band’s land, Sardinia. Their island is full of wonderful mythological tales and characters, of esoteric stories that are often macabre, but which portray a truly fascinating historical and cultural journey.
“We have a shared interest in the history and culture of the peoples of the sea, of the Mediterranean, and we are one of them. Much of Western history is rooted in the tales of the peoples of the sea, skilled conquerors who crossed the seas to conquer new lands or to defend their own. But there is more. Within Sardinia there are places that often remain undiscovered. Far from the more accessible touristic locations, these places are steeped in stories both true and fictitious, which we were often told during our childhood, and which probably formed the basis of our personality and the way we see the world. In brief, ‘Janas’ talks about these stories, about us, and about the Earth we have been walking on since we were born”, enthuses Pinna.
“Janas” track list: 1. The Black Mask 2. Sleep Demon 3. The Princess of Navarra 4. Janas 5. The Dark Lady 6. Ichnos Superhero 7. My Roots 8. Maty 9. Mediterranean Lane 10. Sherden
SOULS OF DIOTIMA is a band with a unique style, featuring recognizable elements of traditional, progressive and symphonic metal, as well as unconventional elements, woven together musically in a powerfully expressive new way. Their style recalls Mediterranean atmospheres and traditions, and you can call it “Mediterranean Metal”.
Italian female fronted metal band SOULS OF DIOTIMA will release their fourth studio album, titled “Janas”, on January 29th 2021 via Diotima Records/Rockshots Records.
Today SOULS OF DIOTIMA unleash the lyric video for the title track ‘Janas’.
Commenting on the new single the founder member, lyricist and drummer Giorgio Pinna says: “Along with ‘The Black Mask’, this song best represents the essence of the entire album. It tells the story of the Janas, fictional fairy creatures found around our island, who are depicted on the album cover. They lived inside small caves carved into the rock and only came out on full moon nights. They are portrayed as small, winged fairies, with a beautiful, delicate appearance. They are also described by Grazia Deledda, a Sardinian writer and Nobel prize winner in literature, as ‘largely evil little creatures’, because despite their deceptive appearance, they were not angelic in the slightest. They were enchantresses who bewitched with their beauty, with the power to decide the fate of human beings, often choosing an unfortunate destiny. According to many stories, the Janas kidnapped humans, especially males, to suck their blood. They also stole from their victims and kept their treasures hidden inside their caves”.
“Janas” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Oscar Nilsson at Crehate Studios in Mölndal (Sweden).
The album “Janas” is a concept, the second chapter of a journey that began with the previous album, “The Sorceress Reveals – Atlantis”. “Janas” tells the stories and legends of band’s land, Sardinia. Their island is full of wonderful mythological tales and characters, of esoteric stories that are often macabre, but which portray a truly fascinating historical and cultural journey.
“We have a shared interest in the history and culture of the peoples of the sea, of the Mediterranean, and we are one of them. Much of Western history is rooted in the tales of the peoples of the sea, skilled conquerors who crossed the seas to conquer new lands or to defend their own. But there is more. Within Sardinia there are places that often remain undiscovered. Far from the more accessible touristic locations, these places are steeped in stories both true and fictitious, which we were often told during our childhood, and which probably formed the basis of our personality and the way we see the world. In brief, ‘Janas’ talks about these stories, about us, and about the Earth we have been walking on since we were born”, enthuses Pinna.
“Janas” track list: 1. The Black Mask 2. Sleep Demon 3. The Princess Of Navarra 4. Janas 5. The Dark Lady 6. Ichnos Superhero 7. My Roots 8. Maty 9. Mediterranean Lane 10. Sherden
Recently the band unveiled the first single ‘The Black Mask’.
SOULS OF DIOTIMA is a band with a unique style, featuring recognizable elements of traditional, progressive and symphonic metal, as well as unconventional elements, woven together musically in a powerfully expressive new way. Their style recalls Mediterranean atmospheres and traditions, and you can call it “Mediterranean Metal”.
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