Dark Lunacy

Dark Lunacy is an Italian metal group formed in Parma in 1997 by Mike (vocals) and Enomys (guitars). They are known for blending melodic/death metal with a string quartet, choirs and orchestral elements. Key releases reviewed on DeBaser include Devoid (2000), Forget Me Not (2003) and the concept album The Diarist (2006) about the Siege of Leningrad.

Formation in Parma at the beginning of 1997 by Mike and Enomys; members mentioned in reviews include Baijkal (drums), Harpad (bass, left 2001) and Imer (bass replacement). Devoid (2000) introduced the band by combining a string quartet with death metal; Enomys is credited with writing the music on Devoid and Mike with the lyrics. Forget Me Not is presented as a concept around memory. The Diarist is a concept album about the 900-day siege of Leningrad. Live performance at the XIII Agglutination festival is documented in reviews (sound/equalization issues noted).

DeBaser reviews present Dark Lunacy as an Italian group mixing melodic/death metal with orchestral elements. Reviewers praise emotional intensity, the use of strings/choirs and strong songwriting across Devoid, Forget Me Not and The Diarist (a concept on the Siege of Leningrad). Live appearances receive mixed sound comments but positive recognition.

For:Fans of melodic/symphonic death metal, listeners who appreciate orchestral arrangements in metal and emotionally driven concept albums.