talian Christian power-prog metal band Metatrone returns with the new single “Stato Infame”, alongside an official lyric video. The track is the third preview from the band’s upcoming album “SANGUEACQUA”, scheduled for release on March 13th, 2026, from Rockshots Records, marking the group’s long-awaited return ten years after their acclaimed album “Eucharismetal“.
Following the previously released singles “Emmaus” and “Facsimile”, “Stato Infame” further reveals the musical and conceptual direction of the new record. Musically, the song combines Metatrone’s trademark blend of European power metal energy, progressive structures, and sharp thrash-driven riffing supported by the dynamic interplay between Jo Lombardo’s commanding lead vocals and the distinctive vocal contributions of keyboardist David Brown.
Lyrically, “Stato Infame” addresses the humiliation and oppression of collective identity under abusive political power. The song depicts a society where the dignity of an entire people is mocked, manipulated, and ultimately crushed by authority – a warning shaped by historical memory and moral responsibility. Within the broader concept of “SANGUEACQUA”, the track represents one of the album’s most direct and uncompromising statements about identity, freedom, and resistance.
The upcoming album “SANGUEACQUA” stands as a manifesto of identity for the band – both human and artistic. Across its eight tracks, Metatrone explores different dimensions of identity: personal, spiritual, cultural, and collective. The result is a record that merges melodic power metal roots with a sharper, more aggressive sonic approach while preserving the band’s unmistakable stylistic signature.
After years marked by lineup changes, personal challenges, and the global pandemic, “SANGUEACQUA” represents a powerful statement of resilience and rebirth for the band.
Just one day after the album’s release, Metatrone will perform at the prestigious Elements Of Rock Festival in Uster, Switzerland, on March 14th, 2026, one of the most important events in the international Christian metal scene. The appearance will mark the band’s official return to the stage with the new material.
With “Stato Infame”, Metatrone delivers a fierce and uncompromising chapter in the story of “SANGUEACQUA”, reaffirming their identity as one of the most distinctive voices in European Christian metal.
For fans of: Theocracy, Stratovarius, Angra
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OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Gei1yTPOI
New album “SANGUEACQUA” out March 13th, 2026 as CD / DIGITAL
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Track Listing:
1. Fuori dal tempio – 3:42
2. Stato Infame – 4:09
3. Emmaus – 4:19
4. Facsimile – 4:41
5. I Want Out (Helloween cover) – 4:44
6. Il mio dolore – 4:36
7. Un nome nuovo – 3:59
8. Anima Christi – 3:09
Metatrone Line-Up:
Jo Lombardo: Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Stefano “Ghigas” Calvagno: Guitars, Bass
David Brown: Keyboards, Clean Vocals, Growl
Simone Alberti: Drums
More info:
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BIOGRAPHY:
Metatrone is an Italian Christian power-prog metal band formed in 1997 under the name Metafora, founded by keyboardist and songwriter Davide Bruno, together with a group of musicians coming from various experiences within the Italian metal scene.
From the very beginning, the band developed a musical identity rooted in European power metal, enriched by progressive elements and a strong focus on lyrical themes. In 2001, after Davide Bruno decided to pursue the path toward the Catholic priesthood, the band redefined its artistic identity and adopted the name Metatrone, marking the start of a musical journey openly inspired by a Christian vision of life and human existence.
The band released its first full-length album, “La Mano Potente” in 2005, followed by the English version “The Powerful Hand” which received distribution in Europe and Asia. These releases helped establish Metatrone within the international metal scene and led to a growing number of live performances and festival appearances.
In 2010, Metatrone released “Paradigma”, an album that further expanded the band’s musical language by blending power metal energy with more progressive songwriting and complex arrangements. The record received strong reviews from the specialized press and strengthened the band’s reputation within the European metal community.
The next chapter came in 2016 with “Eucharismetal”, released via Rockshots Records, which brought the band to a wider audience and opened the door to important appearances at Christian metal festivals across Europe.
In the years that followed, the band went through several lineup changes and challenging periods, but the creative core formed by Davide Bruno and guitarist Stefano “Ghigas” Calvagno never stopped writing new material. After a phase marked by internal changes and the global pandemic, the band found renewed momentum with the arrival of drummer Simone Alberti and the return of longtime vocalist Jo Lombardo.
In 2026, Metatrone returns with their new studio album “SANGUEACQUA”, released ten years after “Eucharismetal“. The record stands as a powerful statement of identity, merging the band’s power metal roots with a sharper and more direct sound while preserving the melodic and thematic elements that have always defined their music.
With more than twenty-five years of activity, Metatrone remains one of the most distinctive acts in the European Christian metal scene, combining powerful metal songwriting with spiritual reflection and a strong narrative dimension.
