{"id":37057,"date":"2026-01-09T03:46:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T01:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heavyworlds.com\/it\/?post_type=review&#038;p=37057"},"modified":"2026-01-09T03:46:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T01:46:54","slug":"eng-ita-beyond-the-black-break-the-silence","status":"publish","type":"review","link":"https:\/\/www.heavyworlds.com\/it\/review\/eng-ita-beyond-the-black-break-the-silence\/","title":{"rendered":"[ENG\/ITA] BEYOND THE BLACK &#8211; Break The Silence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>[ENG]<\/em><\/strong> With &#8220;<em><strong>Break The Silence<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;, <strong><em>Beyond The Black<\/em><\/strong> release their sixth album in ten years, once again confirming themselves as one of the most recognizable bands in the modern symphonic metal scene. The band continue to refine their sound, and this record is clear proof of that: grand melodies, polished arrangements, and the unmistakable voice of Jennifer Haben leading the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">While listening to the album, the listener will immediately notice a strong sense of familiarity. The band\u2019s core sound is still there, but this time it feels better balanced with accessible hard rock energy and pop-oriented hooks. <strong><em>Beyond The Black <\/em><\/strong>manage to stay true to their identity while keeping the songwriting dynamic and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The album opens with \u201c<strong><em>Rising High<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, a perfect energetic opener that sets the tone and flow right from the start. It is followed by the title track \u201c<strong><em>Break The Silence<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, which fully embodies the band\u2019s signature sound. \u201c<strong><em>The Art Of Being Alon<\/em><\/strong><em><strong>e<\/strong><\/em>\u201d, featuring <strong><em>Chris Harms<\/em><\/strong> of <strong><em>Lord Of The Lost<\/em><\/strong>, is one of the highlights of the record: the duet works extremely well, with the two voices blending naturally and powerfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201c<strong><em>Let There Be Rain<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, featuring <strong><em>The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices<\/em><\/strong>, adds an epic and atmospheric layer, while \u201c<strong><em>Ravens<\/em><\/strong>\u201d stands out as a ballad dedicated to the band\u2019s community. It feels like a heartfelt tribute to their fans and underlines how grateful <strong><em>Beyond The Black<\/em><\/strong> are to their fanbase. \u201c<strong><em>The Flood\u201d<\/em><\/strong> introduces slightly more electronic elements, showing a modern touch without losing the band\u2019s identity. Other notable tracks include the collaboration with <strong><em>Asami <\/em><\/strong>from <strong><em>Lovebites, &#8220;Can You Hear Me&#8221; <\/em><\/strong>and \u201c<strong><em>(La Vie Est Un) Cinema<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, sung in French, which adds a cinematic and elegant flavour to the album. The record closes with \u201c<strong><em>Weltschmerz<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, sung in German, a slow and emotional ending that perfectly wraps up the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Since their early days, <strong><em>Beyond The Black <\/em><\/strong>have consistently delivered albums that never feel boring. The sound and sonic imprint remain recognizable, but each release comes with something extra. This evolution keeps their music fresh while making &#8220;<em><strong>Break The Silence<\/strong><\/em>&#8221; a cohesive and well-crafted album, carrying a clear and powerful message throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heavyworlds.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Heilemania_670836-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-37058\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>[ITA]<\/em><\/strong> Con &#8220;<em><strong>Break The Silence<\/strong>&#8220;<\/em>, i <strong><em>Beyond The Black <\/em><\/strong>pubblicano il loro sesto album in dieci anni, riconfermandosi come una delle band pi\u00f9 riconoscibili della scena symphonic metal moderno. Il gruppo continua a raffinare il proprio sound e questo disco ne \u00e8 una prova evidente: melodie ampie, arrangiamenti curati e la voce inconfondibile di Jennifer Haben sempre al centro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Ascoltando l\u2019album, si avverte subito una forte sensazione di familiarit\u00e0. Il sound di base della band \u00e8 ben presente, ma questa volta risulta meglio bilanciato con un\u2019energia hard rock accessibile e con ritornelli dal taglio pi\u00f9 pop. I <strong><em>Beyond The Black<\/em><\/strong> riescono cos\u00ec a rimanere fedeli alla propria identit\u00e0, mantenendo per\u00f2 una scrittura dinamica e coinvolgente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">L\u2019album si apre con \u201c<strong><em>Rising High<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, un\u2019opener energica e perfetta per impostare il flusso del disco. Segue la title track \u201c<em><strong>Break The Silence<\/strong><\/em>\u201d, che incarna pienamente il marchio di fabbrica della band. Uno dei momenti pi\u00f9 riusciti \u00e8 \u201c<strong><em>The Art Of Being Alone<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, con la partecipazione di <strong><em>Chris Harms<\/em><\/strong> dei <strong><em>Lord Of The Lost<\/em><\/strong>: il duetto funziona alla perfezione, con due voci che si intrecciano in modo naturale e potente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">\u201c<strong><em>Let There Be Rain<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, realizzata con <strong><em>The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices<\/em><\/strong>, aggiunge un\u2019atmosfera epica e solenne, mentre \u201c<strong><em>Ravens<\/em><\/strong>\u201d si distingue come una ballad dedicata alla community della band, un gesto sentito che sottolinea il forte legame con i fan. \u201c<strong><em>The Flood<\/em><\/strong>\u201d introduce elementi leggermente pi\u00f9 elettronici, mostrando un tocco moderno senza perdere l\u2019identit\u00e0 del gruppo. Degne di nota anche la collaborazione con<strong><em> Asami<\/em><\/strong> delle <strong><em>Lovebites<\/em><\/strong>, &#8220;<strong><em>Can You Hear Me<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; e \u201c<strong><em>(La Vie Est Un) Cinema<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, cantata in francese, che aggiunge un gusto elegante e cinematografico al disco. La chiusura \u00e8 affidata a \u201c<strong><em>Weltschmerz<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, cantata in tedesco, un finale lento ed emotivo che conclude perfettamente il viaggio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Sin dagli esordi, i <em><strong>Beyond The Black<\/strong><\/em> hanno sempre pubblicato album che non risultano mai noiosi. Il sound e il timbro restano riconoscibili, ma ogni uscita porta con s\u00e9 qualcosa in pi\u00f9. Questa evoluzione rende &#8220;<em><strong>Break The Silence<\/strong><\/em>&#8221; un lavoro coeso e ben costruito, capace di trasmettere un messaggio chiaro e potente dall\u2019inizio alla fine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":37059,"template":"","class_list":["post-37057","review","type-review","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>[ENG\/ITA] BEYOND THE BLACK - Break The Silence - Heavyworlds.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heavyworlds.com\/it\/review\/eng-ita-beyond-the-black-break-the-silence\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"it_IT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"[ENG\/ITA] BEYOND THE BLACK - Break The Silence - Heavyworlds.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"[ENG] With &#8220;Break The Silence&#8220;, Beyond The Black release their sixth album in ten years, once again confirming themselves as one of the most recognizable bands in the modern symphonic metal scene. 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