Magdalen
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Magdalen is depicted as a siamese-like creature composed of two entities, one on top of the other, symbolizing the idea that there is always someone who lives on another person’s shoulders and can therefore take advantage of them. It represents the dualism between the strong and the “weak.” This concept can be applied on a social level as well as on an emotional or personal one.
On a musical level, we wanted to experiment with Latin-inspired sounds: the main riff draws from the rhythm of cumbia, while in the verse we used guitars reminiscent of Spanish-style sonorities. Finally, in terms of structure, the track aims to showcase the duality we mentioned: in fact, it features very aggressive sections contrasted with others that are delicate and almost melancholic.
Paku pt.1
MHELA’S LATEST E.P.
Paku is the first chapter of an ambitious project by the metal band Mhela, titled “Paku Paku”. This EP includes six tracks, each centered on an imaginary character whose story reflects real experiences of the band members: memories, personal struggles, and inner conflicts.
The opening track, Falling Kids, acts as a prologue for the EP. Each song explores a different perspective, revealing a common thread that connects all the stories. Through these characters, MHELA examines human duality, capturing the tension between light and shadow in the search for authenticity.
Line–up
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ERICK
STEVE LOW
Frontman
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ANDREA “ZUCCO”
ZUCCHINI
Guitarist
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MATTIA “IL CLONE”
GIANNINI
bass player
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SIMONE
LUCCHINI
Drummer
Bio
MHELA is an Italian alternative metal band. The band’s lineup features Erick “Steve Low” as the lead vocalist, Simone Lucchini on drums, Mattia “Il Clone” Giannini on bass, and Andrea “Zucco” Zucchini as the guitarist and backing vocalist.
They published their first EP, titled “ES“, in 2018, and it is characterized by strong symphonic and alternative rock/metal influences. In their following projects, the band added more aggressive elements from metalcore and industrial genres.
Bands such as Korn, Trivium, System of a Down, and Slipknot affect their sound, but their vocal lines preserve a shade from pop-rock music. Their lyrics deal with issues like nightmares, fears, anxiety, frustrations, and other psychological problems that impact the current generations.
The language choice depends on the mood and sound of the songs and varies between English and Spanish. MHELA’s debut single “Night with Spirits” was released in 2018, accompanied by a music video accessible on platforms like Metal Hammer and Metal in Italy.
A few days later, they published “ES”, a completely independent album, recorded in “La Tana del Lupo“. This EP received good reviews from different magazines. In 2019, the band released the single “Falling Kids” which was a turning point in their sound and anticipated their next project. In 2023, “Paku pt.1” was released, together with singles “Osiowy”, “Borges” and “Maca”.
During the summer of the same year, the band released a lyric video for their single “Buio”, also taken from “Paku pt.1”.
SHOWS
Throughout their musical career, MHELA have had the opportunity to share the stage with numerous prominent artists from the Italian music scene, both in the metal genre and beyond.
Among the most notable names are Trevor, the iconic frontman of Sadist, Underthebed, Let Them Fall, Amber Town, Moderntears, Necrodeath, and Genus Ordinis Dei. However, their experience has not been confined to the metal world, including collaborations with artists such as Pier Paolo Capovilla e i Cattivi Maestri, Esterina, and Requiem for Paola P.
These encounters have significantly enriched MHELA’s artistic journey, strengthening their presence in the Italian music scene. Performing alongside a diverse array of artists has enabled the band to grow artistically and develop an increasingly broad musical vision.
The energy MHELA bring to the stage, combined with their ability to adapt and connect with different styles, has established them as an ever-evolving force, ready to explore new musical horizons and leave their mark with charismatic and engaging performances.
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