Italians MADNESS OF SORROW a goth horror metal band that has been around for quite some time, have gone on to release a new EP "The Silent Sovereign", with the band not getting the chance to speak with me for about eight years! But now we have taken the time to talk and catch up, and they go over their latest EP and the plans for the future.
1. It's been eight years since we last spoke, what has been going on with Madness Of Sorrow between then and now?
It has been a long time! We made it through the COVID period by writing the EP '666: The Disciple', which we released in 2022 and promoted live until 2024 with great results. The band also went through some line-up changes (as often happens), but I've built a strong connection with the musicians who have been playing live with me since 2023. The result of this synergy is our latest EP, 'The Silent Sovereign', where everyone was fully involved in the process.
2. Back when vocalist/guitarist Muriel Saracino had stepped down as vocalist and was replaced by vocalist Prophet, is that still the case up until nowadays or is Muriel Saracino back?
At the time, I stepped down due to asthma issues. While they aren't 100% resolved, I can now sing properly again. I’ve always been on good terms with Prophet; we have a twenty-year friendship.
3. It's also been eight years since the last release of what was your fifth full-length to date, are you working on a follow up?
Nope, actually we're satisfied on work at few songs for Ep releases, we're trying to put the best effort on songwriting and supporting songs with videos and stuff.
4. Besides your album releases since then, you have released singles and a couple of EPs, tell me about the most recent?
"The Silent Sovereign" is a horror concept inspired by 'The Omen' saga and some demonic themes. My alter ego, MuriHell—who was possessed and damned in the previous EP, 666: The Disciple—is now climbing the political ranks to rule the world and lead it to total devastation.
5. Would you say that the band's logo has changed its design since its formation?
In 2022, I was looking for a logo with a schizophrenic and horror-based feel. Thanks to a collaboration with Driope, that vision became a reality.
I’m a much better musician, producer, and video maker now. It's important to remember that I write and record almost everything myself—about 90% of the material. That said, I’ve always been surrounded by incredible musicians; their skills have always been top-notch, and I’ve learned a lot from everyone involved in the records over the years. I also want to add that with the current line-up, we share a wonderful and mature personal relationship. It’s likely because we are all roughly the same age—all of us around our 40s—which brings a great balance to the band.
7. Are you working on any other projects music or non that you would like to discuss?
I'm currently working on an industrial metal side project called ROVO. I chose this name because the word 'Rovo' (which means bramble or brier) perfectly mirrors the industrial sound: it's entangled, thorny, and sharp. Just like a thicket of thorns, the music is meant to be intricate and aggressive, creating a sonic landscape that is both raw and hard to break through.
8. Are there any shows and or tours in the works we can expect to see?
We are planning gigs in Italy, something also outside but we have to see what can happens.
9. When can we expect the band to come to the U.S Of A?
There are no immediate plans at the moment, but I love the USA. I honestly wish I had been born there, but fate had other plans! It’s definitely something I want to achieve before eventually wrapping up the Madness of Sorrow project. Hopefully, it will happen in the near future.
10. What other plans does the band have in store for 2026?
We have at least two more videos in the pre-production phase right now. We’re also discussing the possibility of recording one or two covers of songs we love from outside the metal genre. So, stay tuned!
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