Rockshots Records will be releasing Fortis Ventus' debut album "Vertalia" on June 3, 2022. Combining symphonic and cinematic elements along with soundtrack influences, today the Greek trio invites fans to enter the "Cave of Glass", their second single is a grim song that simulates the challenges of dark forces a person has to face in their life in order to conquer their past, so they can be truly free.
The band explains further: "A journey to the dramatic and mysterious. Thriller undertones start us off with violins playing an eerie tune only for the song to break into big, open, distorted chords. It then takes a dark turn, void of distortion with a prominent operatic melody. The chorus follows a straight beat and more melodic vocals to a heavy bridge baptized in a touch of horror. The ending brings forth an air of hope with the orchestration reflecting that."
Watch and listen to "Cave of Glass" - https://youtu.be/WFJdAiAlrV0
Sentimental, dramatic, grand, cinematic, and imaginative, "Vertalia" is a concept album based on a novel-fairytale written by keyboardist George Halliwell. "Twelve chapters for a total of twelve tracks". says, Halliwell.
The theme of this fairytale focuses on an imaginary planet called Vertalia, where the main character starts their journey to discover their inner truth and the truth of life itself. Through the challenges they face during their journey back to Earth, they connect with their higher self and take a path to eventually achieve inner peace back towards their homeland of Vertalia.
"The audience will be surprised at the intricate orchestrations that hide behind complex melodies on this album. Each person hearing it will find a glimmer to empathize in every track. We wanted to tell a story and give the listener a variety of feelings and a journey alongside the lyrics." adds the band.
Fortis Ventus is recommended for fans of Hans Zimmer, Two Steps From Hell, Epica, Nightwish, and Kamelot.
First single "My Death is My Devotion" at the following links:
- Lyric Video - https://youtu.be/esxUrI3OgVU
- Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3tpUoUH
Album Pre Order / Pre Save
- CD - https://bit.ly/VertaliaCD
- Digital - https://bfan.link/vertalia
Track Listing:
1. Between Love and War - 5:38
2. Birth of Sadness - 6:17
3. Vertalia - 4:37
4. Cave of Glass - 4:25
5. Living Thorns (prelude) - 1:54
6. Gothecia - 5:20
7. Unveiling Path - 10:06
8. My Death Is My Devotion - 4:49
9. Door to the Unknown (prelude) - 2:41
10. Reflections of Myself - 4:28
11. The Eagle’s Chase - 4:02
12. Homeland - 5:11
Album Length: 59:33