ANDREA: No concept. Just a collection of songs inspired by all of the events that we have experienced in the past couple of years. For some of us, it was some really dark times.

ANDREA: Absolutely, some stuff is pretty tight, probably the heaviest we have ever written. But then we have some cool songs with a dark “oldschool” vibe, and then some other rocking songs which are a bit more modern and anthemic sounding.

CRISTINA: I just want you all to listen to it ‘cause I think the old fans will be pleased as well as the new fans. The collection of songs are the perfect balance between an older and a newer style of rock metal - with a heavy punch and melancholic shadows. It's hard to describe music… I hope you can just enjoy the trip with us!

ANDREA: We have some of both.

CRISTINA: Ooooh yeah!!!!!

ANDREA: No, but there will be some really powerful songs with powerful vocals.

CRISTINA: His vocals are gonna be more badass and aggressive than a growl in some songs!

ANDREA: The writing process has been quite intense and there wasn’t really much time to listen to other music. After you’ve been working all day on demos and you’re finally home you might watch some TV or spend some time with your family – but not really listen to loud music again ;)

ANDREA: Yes, there will be some great solos from Maus.

ANDREA: Not an entire song, but there will be a surprise in that direction…

ANDREA: The lyrics are definitely more dark, probably not as cryptic as in the past but that’s just because we have more experience and we know how to write lyrics in English a little better.

ANDREA: Nothing crazy. We have our good friend (and great Italian drummer) Mario Riso playing percussion on some of the songs.

ANDREA: Not directly but surely has affected our lives and our overall mood. Paul was a friend, we toured together for an entire summer on Ozzfest and every time we were playing LA or des Moines and he was home he would come to the show and hang out and have a drink. He was such an amazing guy, and will be missed.