VIOLET ETERNAL

track-list:
The Titans
The Echoes of Time
Now and Forever
Ember Flame
Under the Violet Sun
Land of Golden Sun
Never Surrender
Heartless
Over the Sorrow
Sonata Black

produced by Dennis Ward
Additional Musicians:
Track 02 to 10. Andrea Cappellari
(NEKOMATA, ex-SKELETOON) guitar
Track 02 to 10. Ollie Bernstein
(ILLUSION FORCE, MAGIC OPERA) bass
Track 09. Takao
(MinstreliX) guitar
Track 09. Gabriel Guardian
(IMMORTAL GUARDIAN) guitarist, keyboard
Track 10. YUHKI keyboard
Track 09 to 10. Ryuya Inoue drums
Track 10. Timo Tolkki
(ex-STRATOVARIUS) song writer

Violet Eternal are:
Ivan Giannini – vocals
Jien Takahashi – guitar

Set to release their debut album ‘Reload The Violet’ on Rockshots Records this coming May 2024, Violet Eternal, a band based between Italy and Japan is unveiling their next single ‘Now And Forever’, a song about heartbreak and human separation.
“It’s a track that seems to be power metal, but the melody is very oriental.”
adds the band.
VIOLET ETERNAL was born out of the desire of two musicians from Italy and Japan to work with each other in creating a new melodic metal band, blending power and oriental choruses with fast-paced rhythms and interpersonal lyrics, with the ambiance of shredding guitar solos.
Band co-founder and guitarist Jien Takahashi comments:
“I wanted to create the ultimate melodic power metal duo after MAJUSTICE and other activities, I was hungry for new music. There were a lot of songs at the end of the previous activity, so I was looking for a way to shape it. In such a situation, I met Ivan Giannini online. I originally knew Ivan from his legendary work with VISION DIVINE and the album ‘Angel of Revenge’ and his other band Derdian. I was completely fascinated by his emotional voice that seemed to burn the skies. So I was wishing I could do something with him. When I got in touch with Ivan, we immediately hit it off and we decided to make an album together.”
After connecting with vocalist Ivan Giannini, Jien made a call to a mutual friend Ollie Bernstein (Illusion Force, Magic Opera) who he had a feeling would be interested in joining the duo in creating an album together plus he was also playing bass in Derdian, which Ivan was a member of too.
Not too soon after, more pieces to the project came together when the trio recruited Andrea Cappellari (Nekomata and former guitarist for Skeletoon).
With all the members collected and music being written, the band was ready to hit the studio and decided to team up with producer Dennis Ward (Angra, Helloween) for their first full-length album ‘Reload The Violet’.
The album also features guests Takao (MinstreliX), Gabriel Guardian (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN), keyboardist YUHKI, drummer Ryuya Inoue and Timo Tolkki (ex-STRATOVARIUS).
“From the time of production, Ivan and I were convinced that this album would be a game changer. I think it’s a work that people who love melodic metal will enjoy. If you listen to the music of VIOLET ETERNAL when you feel down, you will surely feel cheerful with a hot feeling. Our music will give you the courage. This album strikes hard with both powerful vocals and a perfect mix of oriental melodic metal and emotional vocals.”
says Jien Takahashi.
Recommended for fans of Stratovarius, Beast In Black and Angra, Violet Eternal’s debut album ‘Reload The Violet’ is due out on May 3, 2024, via Rockshots Records.