Deep Sun – “Storyteller” | Progressive Rock Central.com

I found another fantastic female – fronted, symphonic metal band. They are Deep Sun, a Swiss symphonic metal band formed in 2006. Their new album, Storyteller, is scheduled to be released on May 15, on Power Blast Records.

Deep Sun is led by vocalist Debora Lavagnolo, who looks strikingly similar to Marialena Trikoglou of Mystfall. Although Debora’s eyes are a striking blue, which absolutely holds your gaze during each of the bands’ music videos. She sings like Marialena, with a soprano powered voice. Deep Sun’s new album, is described as, “more symphonic, profound, and captivating than their previous work, exploring a range of stories from the darkest to the most luminous”.

Deep Sun is made up of: Debora Lavagnolo, who sings lead vocals; Erik Dummermuth, who plays lead guitar; Angelo Salerno, who plays bass; Thomas Hiebaum, who plays keyboards; and Tobias Brutschi, who plays drums.

Deep Sun opens the album with the title and best track on the album, Storyteller. The song opens with soft choirs, then orchestration, strings and a full drum salute. Their sound is similar to Visions of Atlantis and others in the female -fronted, symphonic metal genre. Then, Debora Lavagnolo, makes her debut, welcoming one and all, like Emerson Lake and Palmer, to the show. She sings, “Come on in and take a seat, it’s time for fairytales. We’ll tell you everything you have never heard before. Light goes on and shines on you. Because what follows now it’s your own story of life. Tell me, tell me all of your stories. Show me other worlds in my head. Come on. Let me, let me join the big ride with you. I am, I am free in my heart. Let me fly with dragons. Let me fight in battles. With the heroes of my childhood fantasy!” The music video is a performance video which will have you spellbound to Debora, and thereafter, running to the purchase window to buy this album.

“Tales, That Should Have Never Been Told”, opens with similar guitar riffs that you have heard on other albums from this genre. Then, the symphonic orchestration begins. Followed by Debora Lavagnolo’s beautiful voice. She sings a sad story, that as the title says, should never have been told. The electric guitar work also sounds similar to other bands in the genre. However, the saving grace is Debora’s voice and that wonderful piano playing.

The next song, “United Force”, features a guest vocal from Vison of Atlantis’ male vocalist, Michele Guaitoli. This singing team sounds even better than Visions of Atlantis, so maybe we will hear more duets these two in the future. The song opens with soft keys and drums, Then, the volcano of metal guitars, drums and orchestration begins. Yes, Michele and Debora sound great together. Michele uses his lead vocal solo to show us why VoA is filling seats throughout the world. I just don’t know when this guy sleeps. He is on so many albums for a reason. This is a great album highlight, based on their powerful opera like choruses.

“Worlds Collide”, opens with powerful keys, orchestration, drums and guitar. Like a powerful symphony of its own. Debora Lavagnolo mixes Latin together with English to give this song a wonderful lift. This song feels like Xandria’s “Two Worlds”. The choruses that surround Debora’s soprano voice truly elevates this track to one of the best on the album. The supporting music video gives the title track a real run for its money.

“Ballad Of Tragedy”, opens with beautiful piano playing. Then, regal singing from Debora Lavagnolo, “And then he saw her. So beautiful it took his breath away. Like the morning glow”. Wow, like a famous Disney-like movie soundtrack. Hopefully there will eventually be a music video for this song. The music and the story, places this near the top of the songs on this album, for sure.

“Fierce”, opens with a powerful drumroll and then quiet orchestration. Then, a galloping symphony begins with a sound similar to the one I remember from the band Hypersonic. However, Debora Lavagnolo reminds you this is a Deep Sun album, and that soprano vocal is unmistakable. She sings, “She’s a force of nature. Goddess in her own right. She’s a hero of her time. With a heart of fire. She’s a queen to her men. With a passion of leaders. She’ll stand up for herself with a voice of fire. She gets the one with the shining horse!” If you enjoyed Hypersonic’s “Veil of Insanity”, you will appreciate this song.

“The Window”, is another massive hit. Debora Lavagnolo’s voice and that unforgettable melody make it special. The lyrics throughout this album are fantastic. Debora sings, “Feel the freedom in the night. You will find the answer deep within. Time will heal your pain. Liberate yourself from suffering. See things as they really are”. Positive vibes that we all need right now!

“Flight Of The Phoenix (2025)”, has a sweeping orchestrated opening, with galloping drums, electric guitar, choirs and orchestration. Debora Lavagnolo sings, “Born out of fire. He will rise up again. He’s like a diamond made of stars in the black sky”. Shine. Of never ending shine!” Like a return to Sabine Edelsbacher, and Edenbridge’s Shine. Thank you for taking me back to that classic.

“Wasteland”, is nothing like Phantom Elite’s song and album of the same name. No, this one is so much deeper, and it is full of Debora Lavagnolo’s rising soprano vocals. Debora sings, to a pirates’ melody, about a, “Restless soul. In the dark. Heart of gold. No one saw. Outlaw boy. Everyone. Six shooter in his hand”. Then they bring in those wonderful powerful piano keys and orchestration.

“The Last Stand”, is a perfect name for a finale or album closer. And this song is an amazing closer. The orchestration and choirs that open this one set the stage well. Debora Lavagnolo, sings, “We’re marching on. Side by side. Through the sea of fire!” Debora sounds so iconic and powerful like a voice from my past, when I used to hear them sing, on all of the famous Disney classics, that we used to see in the theaters, during my generation. She would have fit right in with some of the best. They conclude this song and the album with some of the best piano playing throughout Storyteller.

Deep Sun’s Storyteller, is definitely one of the best symphonic metal albums of 2025, so far. You cannot go wrong with Debora Lavagnolo’s voice throughout this spectacular symphonic metal masterpiece. Deep Sun knows the right formula and delivers the kind of music that the female metal symphonic fans appreciate and want to purchase. Give Deep Sun’s Storyteller a listen, and if you like that genre, like I do; you will know you need to add this to your collection.

Album Track List:

01. Storyteller
02. Tales, That Should Have Never Been Told
03. United Force (feat. Michele Guaitoli)
04. Worlds Collide
05. Ballad Of Tragedy
06. Fierce
07. The Window
08. Flight Of The Phoenix (2025)
09. Wasteland
10. The Last Stand

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