Italian power prog metal band STRANGER VISION is thrilled to announce the release of Fly, the new single from their much-anticipated concept album FAUST Act I: Prelude to Darkness available today on all streaming platforms and in physical format. With this single, the band invites listeners on a musical journey exploring the mysteries and ambitions of Faust, a tragic and iconic figure symbolizing the universal human struggle for knowledge and redemption.

The band states: “Fly captures a crucial moment in the album’s narrative, when Faust, accompanied by Mephistopheles, immerses himself in the world to chase the joys and illusions of earthly life. With driving riffs and powerful orchestrations, Fly stands out for its expressive intensity, conveying the protagonist’s torment, as he’s overwhelmed by ambition and the inevitable pull toward what is fleeting and earthly.”

Fly, and the album for your personal playlist: 
https://nfan.link/stranger-vision

FAUST Act I: Prelude to Darkness is an ambitious and profound concept album. Inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s celebrated play, it tells the story of the pact between Faust and Mephistopheles, weaving together lyrics and music that revisit the deepest drives and dilemmas of the human soul. Each track represents a chapter in the protagonist’s spiritual journey, exploring universal themes such as knowledge, redemption, and damnation. FAUST Act I: Prelude to Darkness marks a pivotal evolution in STRANGER VISION’s discography, merging the modernity of prog with the power of metal, all while engaging in deep philosophical reflections on human nature and its relentless journey into the unknown.

STRANGER VISION’s album FAUST Act I: Prelude to Darkness is now available for purchase on Amazon and through the band’s official e-commerce site: https://store.strangervisionband.com. You can listen to it on all major music streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.

Tracklist for Faust:

PROLOGUE IN HEAVEN (1:39)
STRIVE (5:21)
NOTHING REALLY MATTERS (5:14) featuring James LaBrie
LOOK INTO YOUR EYES (4:45)
TWO SOULS (4:53) featuring Angelica Patti
PROLOGUE OF JOHN (0:51)
IN PRINCIPIUM (5:16)
DANCE OF DARKNESS (4:32)
THE COVENANT (2:06)
CARPE DIEM (5:37)
FLY (3:41)
NEW LIFE (1:57)

Faust is available now: https://linktr.ee/strangervisionband

About STRANGER VISION
Formed in 2019, STRANGER VISION has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the power prog metal scene. Their music is characterized by a blend of powerful riffs, melodic depth, and rich orchestrations, drawing influences from bands like Savatage, Symphony X, and Dream Theater. Following the success of their debut album Poetica and the critically acclaimed Wasteland, STRANGER VISION continues to push the boundaries of metal with their brand new release, Faust.

STRANGER VISION members:
Riccardo Toni: guitars, keyboards, orchestrations
Ivan Adami: vocals and backing vocals
Alessio Monacelli: drums
Daniele Morini: bass

Guest musicians:
James LaBrie (Dream Theater)
Angelica Patti

For more information, visit http://www.strangervisionband.com and follow STRANGER VISION on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/StrangerVision/
https://www.instagram.com/strangervision_band/
https://www.youtube.com/@StrangerVision
https://open.spotify.com/artist/09O0hbp66Yn3hJ3Ud1lzHp
https://www.tiktok.com/@strangervisionband
Official Store: https://store.strangervisionband.com

Stranger Vision just released their new single Nothing Really Matters featuring James LaBrie from Dream Theater.

There are moments in a man’s life when everything he believed to know dissolves. Not due to a mistake, but because, at the end of the long journey, the truth he was searching for is not there waiting for him. Nothing Really Matters, the new single by Stranger Vision, moves within this space, where Faust, after years of research and study, finds himself looking beyond the boundaries he has always known, towards a new, wider, more uncertain horizon.

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The track does not speak of defeat, but of transformation. Nothing Really Matters becomes an existential manifesto, an invitation to search not for what has already been discovered, but for what remains hidden beyond the line of the visible.

Riccardo Toni, the band’s guitarist, describes the song as “the most progressive of the album. We wanted a track that was powerful, modern, but that also carried the melancholy of someone who, at the end of a long journey, realizes that the road is still long ahead,” says Toni. “The keyboards rise and fall dynamically, while the guitar solo winds through different registers, creating an energy that reflects the incessant and tireless search. Faust has realized that knowledge is not enough, that there is something beyond that he has not yet seen, and so he continues to search.”

The single features a special guest: James LaBrie from Dream Theater, who have just announced their reunion with Mike Portnoy, to be followed by a new album and world tour. James LaBrie’s presence in this song is not just a musical collaboration, but the meeting of two voices that reflect like distant mirrors. “James didn’t come just to sing,” recounts Ivan Adami, Stranger Vision’s lead singer, “he listened, added new ideas that changed everything. He took the song and elevated it to a new level. His deep and assured voice accompanies Faust on this new journey, not as a guide but as a companion, towards even bigger questions than he had previously asked.”
Nothing Really Matters is not an act of surrender but of openness. Faust hasn’t stopped searching; he has simply realized that the answers he had found so far were not the right ones. It is a moment of transition, a path that does not end but changes direction. The song speaks of a man who knows that the truth is not where he has been searching, but that the road to finding it is still long and uncertain.

With Faust. Act I: Prelude To Darkness, their new album (coming November 8, 2024), Stranger Vision is not just telling a story of knowledge but of transformation. Of a man who, faced with the limits of human knowledge, chooses to go beyond. Nothing Really Matters is the point where everything changes. It is not that nothing matters; it’s that we may not have yet understood what truly matters.

PRE-ORDER FAUST. Act I: Prelude To Darkness HERE: https://store.strangervisionband.com

Stranger Vision’s third studio album is a new chapter in their musical and thematic exploration. The concept album is divided into two parts and is inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s masterpiece, Faust, a timeless tale that explores the depths of the human soul, the conflict between ambition and morality, and the relentless search for meaning.

FAUST. Act I: Prelude To Darkness Tracklist:
Prologue In Heaven
Strive
Nothing Really Matters (featuring James LaBrie)
Look Into Your Eyes
Two Souls (featuring Angelica Patti)
Prologue Of John
In Principium
Dance Of Darkness
The Covenant
Carpe Diem
Fly
New Life

STRANGER VISION are:
Riccardo Toni: guitars, keyboards, orchestration
Ivan Adami: vocals and backing vocals
Alessio Monacelli: drums
Daniele Morini: bass

More information: linktr.ee/strangervisionband

STRANGER VISION, the Italian prog power metal band, is thrilled to announce the release of Strive, the first single from their highly anticipated new album FAUST Act I: Prelude To Darkness, set to drop on November 8th, 2024. Inspired by the timeless story of Faust, the album delves into the profound themes of human ambition, the pursuit of knowledge, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

Strive is a powerful opening to this conceptual journey, capturing the intense dialogue between God and Mephistopheles about the human condition and the relentless quest for understanding that defines Faust’s character. With its intricate melodies and evocative lyrics, Strive sets the tone for an album that promises to explore the depths of human emotion and existential conflict.

The band shares: “Faust has always fascinated us as a work of literature. It’s a profound reflection on the duality of human nature, and with this album, we wanted to bring that story to life through our music. Strive is a key moment in the album, where the battle for Faust’s soul begins, and it reflects the struggle that is central to his journey. This song is particularly special because it encapsulates the essence of what we want to convey with Faust. The push and pull between light and darkness, the choices we make, and the consequences they bring — these are themes that resonate deeply with us, and we believe our listeners will feel that as well.”

Strive for your personal playlist: https://nfan.link/stranger-vision

About the new album Faust Act 1: Prelude To Darkness

Faust is an ambitious concept album that takes listeners through the epic narrative of Faust’s journey, inspired by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s literary masterpiece. Each track explores a different facet of Faust’s character and his quest for knowledge, wisdom, and ultimately, redemption. The album blends STRANGER VISION’s signature prog power metal sound with lyrical depth and complex orchestrations, offering a unique musical experience that challenges and captivates.

Tracklist for Faust:

PROLOGUE IN HEAVEN (1:39)
STRIVE (5:21)
NOTHING REALLY MATTERS (5:14) featuring James Labrie
LOOK INTO YOUR EYES (4:45)
TWO SOULS (4:53) featuring Angelica Patti
PROLOGUE OF JOHN (0:51)
IN PRINCIPIUM (5:16)
DANCE OF DARKNESS (4:32)
THE COVENANT (2:06)
CARPE DIEM (5:37)
FLY (3:41)
NEW LIFE (1:57)

Faust is available for pre-order here: https://linktr.ee/strangervisionband

About STRANGER VISION

Formed in 2019, STRANGER VISION has quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the power prog metal scene. Their music is characterized by a blend of powerful riffs, melodic depth, and rich orchestrations, drawing influences from bands like Savatage, Symphony X, and Dream Theater. Following the success of their debut album Poetica and the critically acclaimed Wasteland, STRANGER VISION continues to push the boundaries of metal with their upcoming release, Faust.

For more information, visit www.strangervisionband.com and follow STRANGER VISION on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/StrangerVision/
https://www.instagram.com/strangervision_band/
https://www.youtube.com/@StrangerVision
https://open.spotify.com/artist/09O0hbp66Yn3hJ3Ud1lzHp
https://www.tiktok.com/@strangervisionband