Out tnow: ‘The Silent Ruins of Mars‘,the highly anticipated new album from Ivory Moon.
A landmark achievement: this is in fact the fifth album from the Rome-based band, arriving a full five years after their previous release, ‘Lunar Gateway‘.
The album is available now on all digital platforms and in physical CD format, ready for you to listen to its full sonic impact. Stream it – here
Released alongside the album, the band unveils the music video for the track ‘It’s Not a Sin to Cheat the Devil‘—an epic taste of this thrilling new musical chapter.
The magnificent cover art, as well as all the album’s graphic design, was created by Sergio Giardo, the renowned illustrator behind the historic comic series Nathan Never. His contribution represents a significant added value to this project, enriching it with a visually striking and high-quality presentation.
Back in December, the band released the first video for the song ‘A Dream Can Change the World‘.
The album, recorded by Andrea Campisano, mixed and mastered at Temple of Noise Studios in Rome under the guidance of producer Christian Ice, features 13 powerful tracks.
Ivory Moon‘s new line-up – with Patrizio Izzo and Loretta Venditti on vocals, Luca Grossi and Fabrizio Zucchini on guitars, Fabrizio Sclano on bass, Fabio Bonuglia on keyboards, and Emiliano Cantiano on drums – demonstrates extraordinary energy and cohesion.
An opus enhanced by prestigious collaborations and artwork
‘The Silent Ruins of Mars‘ also boasts prestigious collaborations, featuring vocal contributions from Carlo Fiaschi of Nanowar of Steel on the track ‘In The End Is My Future‘ and from Angel Ruiz Mena of Sombras del Destino on ‘What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us Stronger‘ and ‘In The Enemy Inside‘.
The opus is enhanced by the majestic cover art created by Sergio Giardo, the celebrated illustrator of the “Nathan Never” comic book series, which perfectly complements the album’s visionary concept.
Bio:
Ivory Moon is where symphonic metal meets passion, power, and emotion. Music runs through our veins — it is their very essence.
The band was born in the summer of 2000, and by May 2002 they had already released their self titled promotional CD, ‘Ivory Moon‘, marking the first step of their musical journey.
In 2004, they recorded their debut album ‘On The Edge of Time‘, released by Battle Hymns Records. This first effort immediately caught the attention of symphonic metal fans, laying the foundation for what would become the band’s distinctive and recognizable sound.
By the end of 2005, after several line-up changes, Ivory Moon entered a new creative phase, developing fresh ideas for the second album. In 2007, at Temple of Noise Studios in Rome, the powerful and sophisticated tones of ‘Human Nature‘ came to life. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Christian Ice, the album was released by Ulterium Records, confirming the band’s place on the international symphonic metal scene.
In 2012, the band released their third album, ‘Dark Time‘, through Spider Rock. This release was supported by a series of live shows and a promotional tour across Italy alongside Freedom Call, allowing them to reach an ever-growing audience. That same year, they also took the stage at the Metal On Earth Festival in Rovigo.
After years of growth, experimentation, and live performances — including shows in renowned venues across Rome such as Traffic and Defrag — the band returned in 2020 with ‘Lunar Gateway‘. Released by Volcano Records and Promotion and once again produced at Temple of Noise Studios, the album represents a true evolution of their sound while staying true to their symphonic roots.
Today, Ivory Moon is ready to begin a brand-new chapter with their fifth studio album, ‘The Silent Ruins of Mars‘. Featuring 13 tracks that embrace our two decades of music while pushing toward a modern and captivating future, this album has been mixed once again by Christian Ice at Temple of Noise Studios.
Line-up:
Patrizio Izzo and Loretta Venditti – Vocals
Luca Grossi and Fabrizio Zucchini – Guitars
Fabrizio Sclano – Bass
Fabio Bonuglia – Keyboard
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