STRATOVARIUS

Release Year: 2022
Artist Origin: FIN
Style: melodic neosymphonic power heavy metal

and the second vinyl single from early era was built on songs from the debut album, whose energy comes through in the fast, gripping rhythm of Black Night and the more theatrical, darker atmosphere of Night Screamer, while lyrics carry characteristic urban-night imagery, themes of solitude and inner struggle, allowing listeners to trace the musical evolution before their later heroic, epic sound fully emerged, so this seven-inch record soon became not only collectors’ relic but also a document revealing how historical entity searched for its identity, experimenting with melodic drama, reinforcing memorability of choruses, laying the groundwork for future journeys; first time since the original release - special Record Store Day gray vinyl edition with authentic artwork is limited to 1000 machine-numbered units, copy #584