In a world marked by chaos and discord, “Firestone” is an emotional anthem that, like the light of a lighthouse in the coldest darkness, incites us to rediscover our deepest essence, transforming every duality into harmony. The new single serves as a new preview of what AVELION have been working on for the next album, suggesting a multifaceted nature in the band’s musical approach.
In this regard the band comments: “While working on the new songs, it was clear right away that our next album would have shown two different souls. On the one hand there is a more technical and progressive inspiration, with longer tracks and more structured instrumental passages, which you can experience in tracks such as ‘Bound To Blackness’ and ‘Alone In Time’. ‘Firestone’, however, is the first song fully displaying the aforementioned second nature, our most immediate and melodic vein, where Rick’s voice is the epicentre of the composition, with all its emotional nuances. Therefore the new single doesn’t necessarily indicate a change of style, as other songs currently in the works will embrace both directions. Stay tuned because something huge is coming!”
“Firestone” was produced and mixed by Simone Mularoni and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. Special thanks to Lorenzo William Biocchi for providing backing vocals in the chorus.
AVELION have developed a gloriously turbulent sound that is uniquely their own. Hailing from Parma, Italy, the band have been tearing venues apart across Europe with their powerful fusion of genres since 2008.
In 2011 AVELION released the first studio work: the EP “Cold Embrace”. The following year the band started an intense live activity, leading to the great opportunity to play as opening act for Seventh Wonder (with Tommy Karevik, Kamelot).
In 2012 the band released the promotional single “Falling Down” which sees the collaboration with guitarist Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth, Vision Divine)
AVELION‘s second EP, “Liquid Breathing”, was published in 2013. The EP delivers a more personal, modern and mature sound: melodic progressive metal mixed with djent influences, all combined with a strong electronic flavour.
In 2015 the band entered Simone Mularoni’s Domination Studio (DGM) to record their first full length album: “Illusion of Transparency”, which was released via Revalve Records in 2017.
In March 2018 AVELION supported the legendary ANGRA in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Portugal. The dates also featured Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime as special guest.
In May 2018 the band released the single “Echoes and Fragments” REMIX featuring the Electro Metal artist The Algorithm.
Following a widespread approval from both critics and fans, the band kept playing live opening for Primal Fear, Lacuna Coil and Kiko Loureiro.
At the end of 2019 the band parted ways with the frontman William Verderi Following the split, AVELION started composing new songs for their next musical chapters along with new vocalist Riccardo Rizzardelli. The first single from the revitalised line-up, “Bound to Blackness”, was released in June 2022, followed by the highly acclaimed “Alone in Time” single in October 2023.
