{"product_id":"diskheaven-189905344","title":"HOLY KNIGHTS \/ A Gate Through The Past The Demo 1999\/2000 A Gate Through The Past + The Demo (CD) 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatalog number: RBNCD-1413\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited reissue of Holy Nights' 1st album, which had a big impact on the Italian melodic music scene in the early 2000s, includes 6 bonus tracks!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoly Nights was formed in Palermo, Italy in 1999 by Claudio Flores (dr.) and Dario Di Matteo (vocals), and in 2000 they released a four-song demo, ``Gate Through The Past,'' and appeared in the Italian melodic speed metal\/symphonic power metal scene that was exploding in popularity with RHAPSODY at the time. At the same time, they signed a contract with Underground Symphonyt and released their debut album ``A Gate Through The Past'' in 2002. Together with THY MAJESTIE, HIGHLORD, DERDIAN, and others who debuted at the same time, they created the popularity of a new melodic power metal scene called Melospi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, their work was particularly called Xa METAL, and it became a hot topic following SKYLARK, which was preceded by maniac fans such as the Thunder Group, mainly on 2ch at the time. After that, the band's activities slowed down due to member changes, but in 2012 they released their second album ``Between Daylight And Pain'', which underwent a major evolution with the addition of new guitarist Simone Campione.The Japanese cover of ``Resolution'', the opening theme for ROMANTIC MODE ``Mobile New Century Gundam\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, 12 years later, the band is working on their long-awaited new album with Mario, Claudio, and Simone remaining the same members from the previous album. To commemorate their re-activation, the debut album ``A Gate Through The Past'' will be released in Japan as the first new version, which includes the remastered demos of the 4 original songs as well as additional cover songs of HEAVY LOAD and SWORD! Joyful melodic symphonic speed metal is back here!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes 6 Japanese bonus tracks! Liner\/with lyrics and translation Commentary: Nobuo Beppu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Gate Through The Past\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.March of Brave Knights 01:39 March of Brave Knights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.Sir Percival (Immortal Knights) 05:49 Sir Percival (Immortal Knights)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.Lord of Nightmares 05:35 Lord of Nightmares\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.The Revival of the Black Demon 00:57 The Revival of the Black Demon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.Gate Through the Past 06:17 Gate Through the Past\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.Love Against the Power of Evil 06:14 Love Against the Power of Evil\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.Rondeau in a Minor 00:34 Rondeau in a Minor\u003cbr\u003e8.Quest of Heroes – Part I 03:29 Quest of Heroes (Part I)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.Quest of Heroes – Part II 04:30 Quest of Heroes (Part II)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.The Promise 04:49 The Promise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11.Under the Light of the Moon 03:29 Under the Light of the Moon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.When the Rest Let Down 02:42 When the Rest Let Down\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e46.04\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Demo 1999\/2000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13.March of Brave Knights* – Demo Remastered 2020 01:45 March of Brave Knights (Demo)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14.Sir Percival (Immortal Knights)* – Demo Remastered 2020 06:10 Sir Percival (Immortal Knights) (Demo)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15.Quest of Heroes – Part I* – Demo Remastered 2020 08:56 Quest of Heroes (Part I) (Demo)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16.Love Against the Power of Evil* – Demo Remastered 2020 04:35 Love Again the Power of Evil (Demo)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17.Free(Heavy Load Cover)* 04:35 Free(Heavy Load Cover)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18.The End Of The Night (Sword Cover)* 03:03 The End Of The Night (Sword Cover)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e29:04\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes 6 bonus songs on the Japanese version, with liner\/lyrics and translation Commentary: Nobuo Beppu\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLineup\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Raven (Dario Di Matteo) : Vocals, keyboards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaus Jorgen (Claudio Florio): Drums\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFederico Madonia: Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDanny Merthon: Guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSyl Rven: Bass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExecutive Producer: Maurizio Chiarello\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded and mixed at Zenith Recordings by Frank Andiver\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studio, Helsinki, Finland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCover artwork by Diego Ferrann\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBand name HOLY KNIGHTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle A Gate Through The Past + The Demo 1999\/2000 A Gate Through The Past + The Demo 1999\/2000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct number RBNCD-1413\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelease date Scheduled to be released on December 31, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrice (list price) ¥2,750 (tax excluded price ¥2,500)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJAN code 4582798814138\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erunning time 75.08\u003cbr\u003eHoly Knights (Ita) - Gate through the Past (2002) \/ 4k \/ Ultra HD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e【CD】【2025\/12\/31】\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MochiobaseCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67831316971824,"sku":"RBNCD-1413","price":37.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/6585\/0672\/files\/189905344.jpg?v=1790124814","url":"https:\/\/mochiobasecd.com\/products\/diskheaven-189905344","provider":"MochiobaseCD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}