Independent Release
Review by Luisa Mercier
Born in 2009 thanks to an idea of the singer Danielle Fiore, Historica hail from Turin and deliver a powerful debut EP. The tracks are based on historical events such as the Protestant Reformation or the 30 Years War. The genre proposed is a death/thrash metal which leaves almost no space for melody and it’s very guitar-driven. Since it is an indipendent release, the production is not at its best, but you can hear that there is a great potential. The performance of Danielle is especially worth mentioning; she is able to handle different singing styles from growling to rock vocals to opera. “30 Years of War” is a clear example of what I am talking about. Another highlight is “Luther”, a very up-tempo song which we’ll leave you completely breathless at the end. Impressive guitar work. The closing track is “Rebellion”, a cover of the classic by German heavy metal band Grave Digger. Danielle replaces effectively the legendary Chris Boltendhal and the bag-pipes are substituted by nice guitar riffs. This debut EP showcases interesting qualities, we cannot wait to hear more from Historica!
Rating – 70/100
Tracklist
- Historia Magistrae Vitae
- Luther
- Glorius Defeat
- Lightning Maker
- 30 Years of War
- Rebellion
Line Up
- Danielle Fiore – Harsh Vocals
- Danilo Bonuso – Guitars
- Dario “Dax” Casaletti – Bass
- Claudio Berruto – Drums