VIOLET ETERNAL / Azure Stardust (CD) 2nd Album 2026

Catalog number: RBNCD-1479

VIOLET ETERNAL by Ivan Giannini (vo) & Jien Takahashi (g) releases their 2nd album! !

VIOLET ETERNAL released ``Reload the Violet'' and attracted attention for its dramatic melody reminiscent of STRATOVARIUS in their golden age.Ivan Giannini, who is familiar with DERDIAN and VISION DIVINE, sings passionately, and MAJUSTICE's Jien is known for collaborating with famous singers such as Mike Vescera, Mats Leven, and Doogie White. Takahashi's lyrical guitar.The high-level fusion of all of these sounds has received high praise from melodic metal fans.In 2025, the band released a live album "UNDER THE VIOLET TOKYO" that includes the recording of his first performance in Japan.

VIOLET ETERNAL started as a project and has evolved into a band. Their new goal is their 2nd album ``Azure Stardust''. In this work, while centering on the melodic metal that they have cultivated up until now, they incorporate acoustic guitar and evolve into a sound with more lyricism and depth. Continuing from the previous album, Ollie Bernstein, known for his work with ILLUSION FORCE and FIVERINGS, plays bass, and NEKOMATA's talented guitarist Andrea Cappellari participates in all songs. Furthermore, this work welcomes YAMATO, who is active as the drummer of UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ~Neu:NOIZ, and further solidifies the band's sound with an overwhelming sense of speed and groove.

Ivan's overwhelming singing ability, Jien and Andrea's elegant twin guitar playing. From thrilling speed-of-light tunes to epic melodic ballads, this album has an aesthetic that combines a love of melodic metal with contemporary production from Dennis Ward, who produced ANGRA and HELLOWEEN.

Of particular note is ``RE: Gradational Sky,'' a 9-minute epic speed tune that concludes the album.It is a song with historical value that features a performance recorded in the final years of Vitalij Kuprij (ARTENSION, RING OF FIRE), the unparalleled genius pianist who passed away after leaving behind works for MAJUSTICE. It can be said that this is the highlight of this work, where you can listen to his final performance that is engraved with his soul.

Furthermore, the bonus track includes a cover of Roselia's "FIREBIRD". Former SONATA ARCTICA keyboardist Mikko Harkin and former LOST HORIZON~HEED member Daniel Heiman will be guests. Daniel and Ivan's superb high-tone performance is a must-listen for melodic metal fans. "

Bonus track included Lyrics and translation included/Commentary: Takehiko Maeda (BURRN!)

First-time limited benefit: “Surprising stickers” (stickers for each member “Ivan, Jien, Andy, Olly, Yamato”)

*One sticker is included, selected at random from the five designs.

*Due to limited quantity, it will end as soon as it runs out.
★As a bonus for the first time with Disc Heaven, we will include a CDR containing one demo song ("Azure Explosion").

1.The World Beyond the Door 6:41 The World Beyond the Door

2.Azure Explosion 5:29 Azure Explosion

3.Into the Deep Blue 3:58 Into the Deep Blue

4.I Can Hear Your Heart 5:11 I Can Hear Your Heart

5.Weekend 3:42 Weekend

6.Singularity 3:22 Singularity

7.Techno Optimist 3:29 Techno Optimist

8.Mars 3:30 Mars

9.Arianne 6:09 Arianne

10.RE:Gradational Sky (ft. Vitalij Kuprij) 8:34

Re: Gradient Sky (ft. Vitalij Kuprij)

11.FIREBIRD (Bonus track) 5:21 Firebird (Bonus track)

Mixing & Mastering: Dennis Ward (TrakShak Studios)

Artwork: Jien Takahashi

Ivan Giannini (DERDIAN, The 7th Guild)

Jien Takahashi (MAJUSTICE, Mike Vescera)

Andrea Cappellari (NEKOMATA)

Ollie Bernstein (ILLUSION FORCE, FIVERINGS, Mike Vescera)

YAMATO (Neu:NOIZ, Mike Vescera)

Guest Musicians:

Track 10 – Guest Keyboards: Vitalij Kuprij

(MAJUSTICE, ARTENSION, RING OF FIRE)

Track 11 – Guest Keyboards: Mikko Harkin (ex-SONATA ARCTICA)

Track 11 – Guest Vocals: Daniel Heiman (ex-LOST HORIZON, HEED)

[CD] [2026/9/23]