The new single, sung exceptionally in Italian, is the third track anticipating the album “Arcade”, set to be released in October via Diotima Records.

A bolt out of the blue for the metal and alternative scene:
“Senza Rancore”, the new single by Souls of Diotima, is surprise-released today across all digital stores and streaming platforms.

Released under Diotima Records, the track marks the third stepping stone toward the band’s highly anticipated new album, titled Arcade and set for release this coming October, following the two previous singles “Run Away” and “Revenge”, which marked the first two steps of the group’s shift into Modern Metalcore.

A Sonic Experiment Without a Parachute:
“Senza Rancore” is a highly experimental track. Musically, the song combines the sonic impact and aggressiveness of Modern Metalcore with the synthetic, dark, and nostalgic atmospheres of Retro wave.

Adding to the hard-hitting nature of the track is the linguistic choice:
it is only the second song in the band’s entire discography to be sung completely in Italian. A precise, visceral decision designed to deliver the message directly and without narrative barriers.

A Magnifying Glass on a Microcosm Bound to Implode:
The lyrics of “Senza Rancore” shed light on and analyze, through a lens and without much filtering, certain “peculiarities” of the music industry surrounding the Metal scene, which, according to the band, represents a very specific microcosm bound to implode from within.

“The metal industry has become a closed microcosm, often suffocated by obsolete logic, pretenses, and toxic dynamics,” states the band. “With this song, we wanted to analyze the sector under a magnifying glass, surgically and without filters. There is no hatred, but rather the awareness of a system that, by continuing down this path, will inevitably end up imploding from the inside. We titled it ‘Senza Rancore’ [No Hard Feelings] precisely because it isn’t an impulsive
attack, but a lucid and bitter snapshot of reality.”

Towards the Release of Arcade:
With this high-impact single, Souls of Diotima raise the bar of expectations even higher for Arcade, promising a mature, eclectic album free of artistic compromises.

Stream Senza Rancore on digital platforms or watch the official visualizer on YouTube
– https://sod.bfan.link/senza-rancore
– https://youtu.be/g-hXcVkWznk

To celebrate the release right around the album drop, the band will perform three special Release Party shows across Europe:

OCTOBER 2 | Le Stock – Mennecy, France (special guests: Solitude Within + Corvius)
OCTOBER 3 | Release Party @ Club Hell – Diest, Belgium (special guest: Solitude Within)
OCTOBER 4 | Popei – Eindhoven, Netherlands (Early show, starts at 3:00 PM! Special guest: Solitude Within)

Tickets for all dates are available on the band’s official website: https://soulsofdiotima.net/

“Senza Rancore” is available starting today on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all major streaming platforms.

“Arcade” Tracklist:
Warning!
Revenge
Deadline
Black Rose
Run Away
Time is a Flame
A Child
Senza Rancore
Head Up, Guard Up
Cage
Nocturnal Vibe

Watch the official visualizer for “Revenge” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4YZmVTgGET0, Stream “Revenge” on digital platforms: https://sod.bfan.link/revenge
Watch the official video ‘Run Away’ : https://youtu.be/3Y2aimEFloI

Souls of Diotima are:
Claudia Barsi: voice
Giorgio Pinna: drums
Fabio Puddu: guitars + vocals
Manuel Dettori: bass

More on Souls of Diotima: https://linktr.ee/soulsofdiotimaofficial

Italian modern metal act SOULS OF DIOTIMA are back to shock and delight fans with the surprise release of their brand-new single “Revenge”, taken from their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “Arcade”, set for release on October 2nd via Diotima Records.

Arcade marks a major milestone for the band, representing a bold and decisive stylistic evolution toward a deeply personal and experimental modern metalcore sound. This sonic journey was kicked off by the previous single Run Away (released on June 5th and currently performing exceptionally well – watch the official video : https://youtu.be/3Y2aimEFloI), which showcased the record’s nu-metal side.

With “Revenge”, Souls of Diotima push boundaries even further, revealing the fiercest metalcore face of the album. The track is a raw cry of pain and retaliation, driven by razor-sharp riffs, powerful screams, and the signature melodic touch that defines the band’s unique identity.

Watch the official visualizer for “Revenge” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4YZmVTgGET0

Stream “Revenge” on digital platforms: https://sod.bfan.link/revenge

But are there more surprises in store before Arcade officially drops on October 2nd? Stay tuned!

In the meantime, the band is gearing up to bring their explosive live performance to European stages right as the album hits the streets. Check out the first confirmed tour dates below :

– OCTOBER 2ND | Le Stock – Mennecy, France (with special guests: Solitude Within + Corvius)
– OCTOBER 3RD | Release Party @ Club Hell – Diest, Belgium (with special guest: Solitude Within)
– OCTOBER 4TH | Popei – Eindhoven, Netherlands (Early show, starting at 3 PM! With special guest: Solitude Within)

All tickets are available now on the band’s official website: https://soulsofdiotima.net/

Souls of Diotima are:
Claudia Barsi: voice
Giorgio Pinna: drums
Fabio Puddu: guitars + vocals
Manuel Dettori: bass

Souls of Diotima are officially back, signaling the start of a mysterious and bold new chapter. The band is thrilled to announce the release of their brand-new single, “Run Away,” arriving on Friday, June 5th.
The single serves as the first glimpse into “Arcade,” the band’s upcoming fifth studio album, set for worldwide release on October 2nd, 2026, via Diotima Records.
As previously hinted by the band, “Arcade” marks the beginning of a “new era.” Souls of Diotima have undergone a significant directional change, a bold evolution that the members have chosen to keep under wraps. The true nature of this sonic transformation will remain a secret until the first single officially drops.
To capture this new vision, the band headed to Sweden to record at the legendary Studio Bohus in Kungälv. The album was fully produced by Oscar Nilsson, Thomas “Plec” Johansson, and Mikko Viitala.
The visual identity of “Arcade” is just as striking, featuring cover art by Rhett Padersoo, which is being unveiled today alongside the official tracklist.

“Arcade” Tracklist :

1. Warning!
2. Revenge
3. Deadline
4. Black Rose
5. Run Away
6. Time is a Flame
7. A Child
8. Senza Rancore
9. Head Up, Guard Up
10. Cage
11. Nocturnal Vibe

https://linktr.ee/soulsofdiotimaofficial

Italian SOULS OF DIOTIMA have announced, after their first twenty years of career and the release of their latest single ‘Another Day in Paradise’, that they are turning over a new era of the band by officially announcing the entry into Studio Bohus of Oscar Nilsson for the production of their fifth album, which will begin their musical turnaround.

The frontwoman Claudia Barsi says:
“After these first twenty years that we absolutely do not deny, indeed we will continue to perform live all our discography, we finally decided both musically and aesthetically to create what we really are and feel inside. Our first productions, which are absolutely fantastic, always followed that classic female metal trend, perhaps following certain well-known canons, and today we have arrived at such an awareness that we are finally able to create something that is really ours and to be and present ourselves to the audience as we really are. But again, of course, we love our previous productions and we will continue to perform them live. Hence the decision, for now, to remain as the official line-up: me, Fabio and Giorgio being the main proponents of this new step. In the future, it’s not said that there will be no new entries”.

More information to be revealed soon, stay tuned!

In 2024, SOULS OF DIOTIMA released their stand-alone single for Phil Collins’ ‘Another Day In Paradise’, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their artistic career!

In case you missed it…
– WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/qK23bHuKeak – directed by Daniele Diana
– LISTEN NOW at https://sod.bfan.link/another-day-in-paradise

The single of “Another Day in Paradise” released via Diotima Records Music Management Ltd and distributed by Blood Blast Distribution, produced by Oscar Nilsson with the help of Simon Eliasson.

Souls of Diotima is a band with a unique style, characterized by recognizable elements of traditional, progressive and symphonic metal, as well as unconventional elements, woven musically in a new and highly expressive way. The band’s music engages all the senses and conveys a feeling similar to watching an epic film, creating strong visual scenes and almost tangible mental images. The defining characteristic of Souls of Diotima is its style, which recalls Mediterranean atmospheres and traditions. In fact, the band hails from Sardinia, an island in the center of the Mediterranean Sea. This makes its sound and style unique and recognizable.

The band has participated in tours and festivals abroad, headlining and sharing the stage with bands such as Obituary, Hatebreed, Stratovarius, Vision Divine, Dgm, Folkstone, Saurom and others. Souls of Diotima have also worked with many of Europe’s top producers, including Jens Bögren and Oscar Nilsson, who is their current producer. In 2017, the Souls of Diotima founded a record label in London: “Diotima Records Music Management LTD,” and the following year the band with the new label created and participated as headliners in the first edition of the “Diotima Metal Fest” held in downtown Paris in order to raise funds for Parkinson’s research. Soon the band will announce new dates and a new tour, while waiting to re-enter the studio for the production of their fifth album.

Souls of Diotima are:
Claudia Barsi – voice
Giorgio Pinna – drums
Fabio “The Black Mask” Puddu – guitars

DISCOGRAPHY
“Janas” – (January 29th, 2021) – Diotima Records/ Rockshots Records
“The Sorceress Reveals-Atlantis” – (June 10th, 2016) – Rockshots Records
“What Remains of The Day” – (June 25th, 2012) – Revalve Records
“Maitri” – (September 14th, 2011) – Copro/ Casket Records

Official website : https://soulsofdiotima.net/
Official Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/soulsofdiotima
Official Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/soulsofdiotimaofficial/
Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kSbvqCS7Tsfpr63apg175