Early Years (1997–2011)
Guitarist Aldo Lonobile formed Secret Sphere in July 1997. Early on, the band was influenced by hard rock, heavy metal, and classical music. After some lineup changes in December 1997, the band recorded their first demo, Between Story and Legend, in September 1998. The style of the demo was firmly in the symphonic power metal genre that was expanding in Italy at that time.
The demo caught the attention of the Italian progressive/power metal label Elevate Records, who signed the band to a two-album deal. In June 1999, Secret Sphere recorded the first full-length album, Mistress of the Shadowlight. The album continued in the stylistic direction shown on Between Story and Legend, and included re-recordings of a few songs from that demo.
In October 2001, the band returned to New Sin studios (where the first album had been recorded) to record their second full-length album, A Time Never Come, also released on Elevate Records.
Secret Sphere recorded two promo CDs in 2002 while in search of a new recording deal. They caught the attention of major German heavy metal label Nuclear Blast, who would go on to release the band's third album, Scent of Human Desire, in May 2003. Scent of Human Desire presented a change in direction for the band, focusing less on fantasy themes and more on romantic, sexual themes. After the release of Scent of Human Desire, drummer Luca Cartasegna left the band, citing difference in musical tastes.
The band's fourth album, Heart & Anger, was released in May 2005 on Nuclear Blast. Daniel Flores (Mind's Eye) was brought on as a session drummer for the recordings. After the album was released, a full replacement drummer was found in Federico Pennazzato. That same year, the band planned to back up the Danish progressive metal band Royal Hunt, however, the tour was cancelled two days before it was set to begin. A 2006 Scandinavian tour backing King Diamond was more successful for the band.
In 2008, Secret Sphere released their fifth album, Sweet Blood Theory, on Avalon in Japan and the German label Dockyard 1 Records in Europe. The album was based on the short story "The Vampyre", written by John William Polidori, as well as the atmospheres of Tim Burton's cinematographic work. Longtime members Antonio Agate (keyboards) and Paolo "Paco" Gianotti (guitars) departed the band after the release of the album; both had been with the band since the recording of their demo a decade before.
Dockyard 1 Records folded in 2009, but the band was picked up by the Italian heavy metal label Scarlet Records in time for their sixth full-length album, Archetype, released in September 2010. This was the first recording with new keyboardist Gabriele Ciaccia and new guitarist Marco Pastorino.
Vocalist change, later years (2012–)
In 2012, the band began recording for their seventh album. However, part way through recording, vocalist and founding member Roberto Ramon Messina left the band due to differences in musical direction. Michele Luppi, former vocalist of the Italian progressive power metal band Vision Divine, was recruited as Roberto's replacement, and the album, entitled Portrait of a Dying Heart, was released in November of that year on Scarlet Records. Drummer Fredderico Pennazzato left shortly after; Marco Lazzarini was chosen as his replacement.
Secret Sphere returned to the studio in 2015 to re-record their second album, A Time Never Come, in commemoration of the fifteenth anniversary of its release. A Time Never Come – 2015 edition was released by Scarlet Records in April 2015.
The band signed a multi-album deal with Frontiers Records in April 2016. Later that year, Frontiers released the band's first official live recording, One Night in Tokyo, as a 2CD + DVD set. Following the release of One Night in Tokyo, guitarist Marco Pastorino left the band. The band's eighth album, The Nature of Time, was released in June 2017, with only Lonobile on guitars.
The band released their most recent album, Lifeblood, on 12 March 2021. This album features the return of vocalist Roberto Messina for the first time since 2012.
RUNAWAY TRAIN
Secret Sphere Lyrics
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by Secret Sphere
Blind people, money, law,
Bastards slaves don't even know why...
Power and despair, mind money-polation
Desires guide our actions, do what is right,
You are on stage to remind you
You got your life,
Live the dark into the night and the light into your eyes
In each moment, with every breathe,
never let the chance go,
that could be the last one
but don't lose the hope,
it's not too late to catch your train for life
Injustice, materiality,
Are not enough for my blood pollution,
You always hear them say:
“Elevate yourself”...fuck...
I see my way tonight,
Chasing the notes of an old melody,
I taste the shades of my sight,
I hear the call,
I'm still on the run
The lyrics of Secret Sphere's "Runaway Train" touch on themes of power, money, and despair. The opening lines mention "Blind people, money, law, bastards slaves" - a commentary on the corrupt nature of our institutions and how they exploit people who are unaware of their own oppression. The phrase "mind money-polation" highlights the power of money to influence our thinking and decision-making.
The verses also speak to the idea that we have the power to make choices and act on our desires, but too often we give up or feel helpless. The lines "Desires guide our actions, do what is right, so please don't give up" are a plea to keep pushing forward and not lose sight of what's important. The song also encourages the listener to "Live the dark into the night and the light into your eyes" - to embrace both the good and bad experiences of life.
The chorus of the song is a call to action - to never let chances slip away and to not lose hope. There's a sense of urgency in the lyrics, with the repeated refrain of "it's not too late to catch your train for life". Despite the injustices and materialism of the world, the song emphasizes that we still have agency over our lives and can pursue our own dreams and passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Blind people, money, law,
People are blind to the negative influence of money and law.
Bastards slaves don't even know why...
People are slaves to these negative influences, without even understanding why.
Power and despair, mind money-polation
The desire for power and money manipulates and pollutes the mind, leading to despair.
Desires guide our actions, do what is right,
Our actions are guided by our desires, but we should strive to do what is morally correct.
So please don't give up, you got the right,
Despite the negative influences, we still have the power to make positive changes.
You are on stage to remind you
We must remind ourselves of our power and ability to make choices.
You got your life,
We only have one life to live.
Live the dark into the night and the light into your eyes
We should experience both the good and bad moments of life.
In each moment, with every breath,
We should cherish every moment of our lives.
never let the chance go,
We should take every opportunity that comes our way.
that could be the last one
Every opportunity could be our last.
but don't lose the hope,
Even in difficult times, we should not lose hope.
it's not too late to catch your train for life
It's never too late to make positive changes in our lives.
Injustice, materiality,
Material possessions and injustice can pollute our minds.
Are not enough for my blood pollution,
We should not allow these negative influences to corrupt us.
You always hear them say:
Society encourages us to prioritize material possessions.
“Elevate yourself”...fuck...
The idea of elevating oneself through material possessions is flawed.
I see my way tonight,
The singer has found their direction.
Chasing the notes of an old melody,
They are following an idea or dream from the past.
I taste the shades of my sight,
The artist is experiencing the fullness of life.
I hear the call,
They are being called forward or urged on.
I'm still on the run
The artist is continuously moving forward towards their goal.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREA BURATTO, CATALDO LONOBILE, GIROLAMO ANTONIO AGATE, LUCA CARTASEGNA, PAOLO GIANOTTI, ROBERTO MESSINA
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Blind people, money, law,
Bastards slaves don't even know why...
Power and despair, mind money-polation
Desires guide our actions, do what is right,
So please don't give up, you got the right,
You are on stage to remind you
You got your life,
Live the dark into the night and the light into your eyes
In each moment, with every breathe,
never let the chance go,
that could be the last one
but don't lose the hope,
it's not too late to catch your train for life
Injustice, materiality,
Are not enough for my blood pollution,
You always hear them say:
“Elevate yourself”...fuck...
I see my way tonight,
Chasing the notes of an old melody,
I taste the shades of my sight,
I hear the call,
I'm still on the run
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