"MKIII - Aliens in Wonderland" marks the return of one of the most gifted Italian progressive metal outfits to the scene after a nine year absence. Formed in Napoli in 1999 by Dario De Cicco (keyboards) and Emanuele Colella (guitars), the two wanted to create a band that melded the sound of bands like Dream Theater, Symphony X, Evergrey, and Pain of Salvation with a songwriting approach inspired by '80/'90s hard rock style.
Release Date: 12-07-2019
Genre: Progressive rock
TRACKLIST
1. Alien In Wonderland
2. Hank (The Blazing Eyes)
3. Hate At First Sight
4. Angry Men
5. Hands Off Cain
6. Be-Polar
7. Oblivion
8. Psycho World
9. Vertigo (Where The Cold Wind Blows)
10. Pure He/Art
11. Non-Existence
LINEUP
Aurelio Fierro Jr. – Vocals
Dario De Cicco – Piano & Keyboards;
Emanuele Colella – Guitars;
Lucio Grilli – Bass;
Mirko De Maio - Drums
MIND KEY
“MK III - Aliens In Wonderland”
LABEL: Frontiers Music s.r.l.
FORMAT:
- CD (Jewel case)
CATALOG
#: FR
CD 961
BARCODE: 8024391096123
GENRE: Progressive Metal
RELEASE
DATE: July 12, 2019
"MKIII - Aliens in
Wonderland" marks the return of one of the most gifted Italian progressive
metal outfits to the scene after a nine year absence. Formed in Napoli in 1999
by Dario De Cicco (keyboards) and Emanuele Colella (guitars), the two wanted to
create a band that melded the sound of bands like Dream Theater, Symphony X,
Evergrey, and Pain of Salvation with a songwriting approach inspired by
'80/'90s hard rock style.
Mind Key released their
debut album, “Journey Of A Rough Diamond” in July 2004 on the Frontiers label.
The band played various gigs in support of the album’s release, including shows
with Dream Theater, Vision Divine, and Pendragon, among others. They then began
work on their second album, “Pulse for a Graveheart”. Released in 2009, the
album saw the band refining their songwriting approach and introduced their new
singer, Aurelio Fierro. Fierro was truly able to showcase his vocal potential
on the album, which can be described as a powerful mix of Ronnie James Dio,
David Coverdale, and Jorn Lande. “Pulse for a Graveheart” grew the band's
fanbase along with touring for the album which included shows with Edguy,
Vanden Plas, Europe, and Hammerfall; however, the band went on an unexpected
hiatus afterwards.
After a period in which
Emanuele and Lucio moved abroad, Dario fought with a serious illness and
Aurelio appeared on The Voice Italy TV show, finally the band went into the
studio to cut their third album, which is easily the most mature of their
career. Joined by two new band members, bassist Lucio Grilli (ex-Soul
Secret) and drummer Mirko De Maio (The Flower Kings, Hangarvain), the
songwriting is more hook and melody oriented than ever before with great
melodies, whirling instrumental interplay, and of course, amazing metal vocals.
MK entrusted mixing and mastering to Riccardo Piscopo, a young and talented
neapolitan producer, who pushed the MK sound to soaring heights.
Please join us in
welcoming back these Italian prog metal masters!