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VOLTURIAN: Velvet, Blood and Neon Metal
Some bands are born from a plan. Others from necessity. Volturian? Pure instinct. At the core of it all stands Federico Mondelli, yes, that Federico from Frozen Crown. A relentless songwriter who once admitted he enjoys writing songs even more than playing an instrument. And when you start stacking up tracks that don’t quite fit your main band’s identity… well, you build a new kingdom. Darker. Sleeker. More cinematic.
Enter Federica Lanna of Sleeping Romance. The two met at the Milady Metal Fest in Mantua, and something clicked instantly. Mondelli didn’t just write songs ; he crafted them specifically around Federica’s voice, her tone, her personality. Volturian wasn’t just another side project. It was tailored fire.
In 2021, Crimson arrived. A debut that dared to blend 90s pop sensibilities with modern heavy metal muscle. Think Underworld, Blade, Van Helsing: gothic aesthetics, nocturnal vibes, shimmering synths colliding with razor-edged riffs. It’s seductive, dramatic, and unapologetically melodic. Frozen Crown’s Giada Etro makes a guest appearance on “In A Heartbeat,” creating a striking vocal contrast with Federica. The album closes with a surprising yet emotional cover of Roxette’s “Fading Like a Flower,” recorded as a tribute to the late Marie Fredriksson. A bold move, and it works.
The pandemic lockdown in Italy forced creativity into isolation. For the “Broken” video, each member filmed their own parts at home ; Federica even shot scenes in her attic with its black walls. Raw, intimate, real. When restrictions lifted, “Haunting Symphony” finally breathed outdoor air. Crimson was also released on vinyl, celebrated with an acoustic version of “Days Before You Died.” Style matters.
Then came Red Dragon in 2022. The title nods to the famous novel, while the lyrics dive into darker psychological territories inspired by graphic legends like Alan Moore and Frank Miller. More intense. More visual. Almost comic-book noir in spirit. Live, the band sharpened its claws. A show at Milan’s Legend Club alongside Infected Rain. Opening for Frozen Crown in 2023. A powerful moment when Federica joined Giada Etro on stage for “Angels in Disguise,” followed by a massive collective encore on Helloween’s “I Want Out,” with members of Nocturna joining in. That’s metal brotherhood, and sisterhood, done right.
With Massimiliano Rossi on bass and Andrea Zannin on drums (following early drummer Alberto Mezzanotte), Volturian has solidified its lineup and identity. They closed 2024 by appearing at the 2025 edition of the Milady Metal Fest, returning to where it all began. Volturian is velvet and steel. Pop hooks wrapped in gothic shadows. A project born from songwriting passion, now standing tall as a band with its own blood-red signature. And honestly? It hits. Hard.
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Scarlet Records: https://scarletrecords.com/artists/volturian/
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