‘Gloria Perpetua’ Releases Debut Album ‘The Darkside We Wanna Hide’

The heavy metal world welcomes a fierce new entry with Gloria Perpetua, the brainchild of Brazilian bassist and composer Daniel Fuchshuber. Formed in 2023, this powerhouse band has quickly captured attention, and their debut album, The Darkside We Wanna Hide, is now out on digital and streaming platforms. With a blend of heavy and power metal influences and an impressive lineup of special guests, Gloria Perpetua is set to leave an indelible mark on the genre.

This ambitious project brings together talents like Rogério Byron on guitar, Bruno Luiz (guitarist and producer), and Raphael Dantas, who not only lends his voice but also his talents behind the drum kit. The band’s mission is clear: to create a platform for emerging metal artists who might have been overlooked in the past, all while delivering music that resonates with the ethos of classic heavy metal.

The Darkside We Wanna Hide showcases ten tracks of driving riffs, soaring vocals, and complex compositions. The album features the contributions of seven distinguished vocalists, including Raphael Dantas (Ego Absence), Vitor Veiga (Aquaria), Christian Passos (Wizards), João Noleto (Vocifer), Marcelo Kalunga (solo), and Vitor Rodrigues (Native Blood/Torture Squad). Special guest appearances by ex-Stratovarius guitarist Timo Tolkki and ex-Angra bassist Luís Mariutti add an extra punch to this sonic journey.

Fans of Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Helloween, Stratovarius, and Accept will find a lot to love here. The Darkside We Wanna Hide doesn’t shy away from heavy themes, drawing on ideas of personal responsibility, the battle for a better world, and a rejection of violence in favor of personal evolution. Songs like “Beyond the Darkness Portal” (featuring Mariutti, Passos, and Dantas) and “The Way of a Warrior” (featuring João Noleto) dive deep into the power metal genre, with an unmistakable classic edge that will resonate with fans of the German metal tradition.

The album clocks in at a solid 45:41, with each track showcasing the talents of the core lineup alongside top-notch artists. For those looking to reconnect with the raw energy of 80s and 90s metal or simply seeking new metal with a purpose, Gloria Perpetua delivers a debut worth the listen.

Tracklist:

1. Let There Be Darkness – 00:53
2. Beyond the Darkness Portal (feat. Luís Mariutti, Christian Passos, Raphael Dantas) – 05:00
3. Have You Forsaken the Cross (feat. Marcelo Kalunga) – 04:49
4. Mothers of Jerusalem – 05:21
5. The Angels Are Calling (feat. Vitor Veiga) – 05:11
6. The Rape of Gaia (feat. Guilherme Hirose) – 03:55
7. The Architect (feat. Timo Tolkki & Vitor Veiga) – 06:15
8. The Key of Life – 06:00
9. The Way of a Warrior (feat. João Noleto) – 06:25
10. The Sick Cycle of Death (feat. Vitor Rodrigues) – 03:12

Catch Gloria Perpetua’s debut, The Darkside We Wanna Hide, streaming now. Join them on their journey to redefine metal and bring fresh talent to the global stage. Find them on Instagram: @gloriaperpetuametal.

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