To commemorate the 102 anniversary of the death of Francesco Baracca, italian heavy metallers HYPERION pay tribute to Italy’s top fighter ace of World War I with the release of a lyric-video for the orchestral version of the song “The Ride of Heroes”. The single is taken from the recently released sophomore album “Into the Maelstrom”, that saw the light through Fighter Records last 21st of April and you can watch the video right here:

The cover art for “Into the Maelstrom” was created by Akirant Illustration, who currently work with IRON MAIDEN as well as with BLAZE BAYLEY and HOLYCIDE. The album contains 9 songs with an impressive production and influences that come from bands of the 80’s in the vein of JUDAS PRIEST, ANNIHILATOR, IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA, MEGADETH.