VANDERLUST

track-list:
Humanity 2.0 – The Human Farm
Golden Shackles
The Turning Point
Connection Failed
Viral Escape
… Find Them!
Battlefield
From The Cave – Fuga
Drive
Reborn … Again
Humanity 3.0 – The New Canaan

​Vanderlust are:​
Ricca ‘ZP’ Morello – vocals
Francesco ‘Franz’ Romeggini – guitars, backing vocals
David Cantina – bass
Giacomo Mezzetti – drums, backing vocals

Metal Temple (8/10):
“This was a solid release. The band is clearly talented, as we as being meticulous about their songwriting, and it is indeed a polished and mature sound. They don’t let their talent just run loose here, instead, they harness it so that it shines when it needs to, but not interfering with the story, the melody, or the emotional ebb and flow throughout the album.”

discography:

With ‘The Human Farm‘, released on April 17 via Rockshots Records, Vanderlust unveil their most ambitious work to date.
A fully realized sci-fi metal opera that merges narrative depth with the precision and power of melodic and progressive metal.
More than just an album, it’s a conceptual journey through themes of control, freedom, and existential choice, brought to life through a carefully constructed sonic universe.
The first glimpse into this world comes with the single ‘Humanity 2.0 – The Human Farm‘, an atmospheric introduction that sets the tone for the story ahead, while ‘Golden Shackles‘ breaks the silence with urgency and drive, unchaining the album’s central conflict through high-energy riffs and cinematic intensity.
Together, they offer a compelling entry point into a record designed to be experienced as a continuous narrative rather than a collection of standalone tracks.
At the heart of Vanderlust stands guitarist and composer Francesco Romeggini, whose vision shapes the band’s distinctive identity.
What began as an idea – telling science fiction stories through the language of metal – has evolved into a cohesive artistic direction where classic heavy and power metal foundations intertwine with progressive structures, intricate riffing, and atmospheric layers.
The result is a sound that feels both grounded in tradition and boldly forward-looking.
Drawing on the experience of members previously involved in acts such as S91, Dreal, and Speed Kills, Vanderlust balance technical sophistication with emotional impact.
Their music is energetic, refined, and richly detailed, yet always driven by storytelling.
Melodic power metal shines through in the vocal delivery, while progressive elements shape the dynamics and structures, avoiding excess in favor of purpose.
Subtle electronic textures and orchestral touches further enhance the album’s cinematic scope, reinforcing its futuristic themes without sacrificing the grit of traditional metal.
Compared to their earlier work, ‘The Human Farm‘ marks a clear step forward.
The band expands its progressive edge while deepening the conceptual framework, crafting an album that unfolds like a sci-fi narrative in motion.
Each track represents a chapter, guiding the listener through shifting atmospheres – from high-speed, riff-driven intensity to introspective, melodic passages and expansive, immersive soundscapes.
Despite the complexity of their compositions, Vanderlust’s focus extends beyond technical execution.
On stage, the band translates this intricacy into raw energy and connection, aiming to engage audiences on an emotional level as much as a musical one.
With The Human Farm, Vanderlust firmly establish themselves at the crossroads of classic melodic metal and progressive sci-fi storytelling – a band not merely writing songs, but building entire worlds.