{"id":18888,"date":"2026-03-06T08:18:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=18888"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T13:18:42","slug":"secret-rule-launch-new-album-x-on-all-digital-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=18888","title":{"rendered":"Secret Rule Launch New Album &#8220;X&#8221; on all digital platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6ec152b0-2893-4520-97cc-84e7734acd8b-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18889\" style=\"width:593px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6ec152b0-2893-4520-97cc-84e7734acd8b-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6ec152b0-2893-4520-97cc-84e7734acd8b-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6ec152b0-2893-4520-97cc-84e7734acd8b-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6ec152b0-2893-4520-97cc-84e7734acd8b-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6ec152b0-2893-4520-97cc-84e7734acd8b.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A decade after their formation,&nbsp;<strong>Secret Rule<\/strong>&nbsp;release &#8220;<strong>X<\/strong>&#8221; worldwide in digital format, following its physical debut on October 24th, 2025 via&nbsp;<strong>Rockshots Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8220;<strong>X<\/strong>&#8221; is not a nostalgic milestone.<br>It is a band redefining itself in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across eleven tracks, the Italian modern symphonic metal act sharpen their sound into something more direct, more groove-driven and more contemporary than ever before. Built upon their signature blend of cinematic arrangements, commanding vocals and anthemic hooks, &#8220;<strong>X<\/strong>&#8221; introduces syncopated breakdowns, electronic textures and rhythmic experimentation that push the band into new territory while retaining unmistakable identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entirely written, arranged, produced, mixed and mastered by the band &#8211; with Andy Menario overseeing the full production and Angela Di Vincenzo shaping the lyrical and melodic architecture &#8211; the album stands as a clear statement of&nbsp;<strong>Secret Rule<\/strong>\u2019s complete artistic independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyrically, &#8220;<strong>X<\/strong>&#8221; explores the fault lines of a world coming apart.<br><br>From environmental reckoning in \u201c<strong>Echoes of the Earth<\/strong>\u201d to internal battles in \u201c<strong>Silent Pain<\/strong>\u201d, from societal collapse in \u201c<strong>Collapse<\/strong>\u201d to the fierce individualism of \u201c<strong>Just a Sacrifice<\/strong>\u201d, the record moves between vulnerability and defiance with cinematic precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lineup &#8211; Angela Di Vincenzo (vocals), Andy Menario (guitars\/production), Sofia Basili (bass\/backing vocals) and Andrea Miazzetto (drums) &#8211; delivers the tightest and most dynamic rhythmic foundation in the band\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After touring across more than 20 countries, sharing stages with major European acts and reaching international iTunes charts,&nbsp;<strong>Secret Rule<\/strong>&nbsp;enter their second decade not as veterans looking back &#8211; but as a band refining and redefining their sound in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"Secret Rule \u2013 Live at Masters Of Rock 2025 (Vizovice, Czechia) | Full Concert\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xGI-Esi-JNA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&#8220;<strong>X<\/strong>&#8221; is heavier.<br>More immediate.<br>More fearless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Out now on all digital platforms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">? Listen to the album here:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/lnk.to\/sSxokOWp\">lnk.to\/sSxokOWp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>BUY NOW&nbsp;<\/strong>in CD Digipak Edition:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secretrule.it\/store\/\">https:\/\/www.secretrule.it\/store<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formed in 2014 by vocalist Angela Di Vincenzo and guitarist\/producer Andy Menario,&nbsp;<strong>Secret Rule<\/strong>&nbsp;has emerged as a powerhouse in the symphonic modern metal scene. Now joined by Andrea Miazzetto (drums) and Sofia Basili (bass), the band seamlessly blends crushing metal riffs, cinematic symphonic layers&nbsp;and cutting-edge electronic elements, all elevated by Angela\u2019s commanding and emotive vocals. Hailing from Italy,&nbsp;<strong>Secret Rule<\/strong>&nbsp;has attracted audiences worldwide with their unique sound and high-energy performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With nine studio albums, the band has continually pushed the boundaries of the genre&nbsp;crafting richly layered compositions and thought-provoking lyrics. Their dedication to musical innovation has earned them a global following and a reputation as trailblazers in modern metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Career Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extensive Touring<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Secret Rule<\/strong>&nbsp;has performed in over 20 countrie, sharing the stage with renowned acts like Delain, Serenity, Visions of Atlantis, Rage, Xandria, Kobra and the Lotus&nbsp;and Semblant. They have also delivered electrifying performances at major festivals such as Barcia Metal Fest, Metal Fest Event \u2013 Femme, Camorock Festival, Rock Castle Open Air, Rock Fest Prague&nbsp;and Festo Die Hydra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Critically Acclaimed Discography<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Albums like &#8220;The Key to the World&#8221; (2017), &#8220;Against&#8221; (2020)&nbsp;and &#8220;The Resilient&#8221; (2022) have garnered widespread praise for their innovative soundscapes and polished production. In May 2019, &#8220;The 7 Endless&#8221; was ranked 20th among the best imported albums in Japan&#8217;s esteemed BURRN! Magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Streaming &amp; Video Success<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 With millions of streams across Spotify, YouTube&nbsp;and digital platforms,&nbsp;<strong>Secret Rule<\/strong>\u2019s music continues to reach a growing global audience. Their hit &#8220;The Song of the Universe&#8221; has amassed over 2 million views, highlighting their international appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-Profile Collaborations<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Secret Rule<\/strong>&nbsp;has worked with iconic musicians from Within Temptation, Sonata Arctica, Delain&nbsp;and Firewind, further cementing their status as a dynamic force in the genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chart Success<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Their singles have hit the Top 10 on iTunes rock\/metal\/all-genre charts in Finland, Japan, Italy, Canada&nbsp;and Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Website<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secretrule.it\/\">https:\/\/www.secretrule.it<\/a><br><strong>Facebook<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/secretruleband\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/secretruleband<\/a><br><strong>Instagram<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/secret_rule_official\">https:\/\/instagram.com\/secret_rule_official<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Secret Rule\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/artist\/4zgiXGA2lONdvZunHOFESG?si=I_Y7MdTjSTeUzRkoZHtDVg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=e5c44ab42ac8497a&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A decade after their formation,&nbsp;Secret Rule&nbsp;release &#8220;X&#8221; worldwide in digital format, following its physical debut on October 24th, 2025 via&nbsp;Rockshots Records. &#8220;X&#8221; is not a nostalgic milestone.It is a band redefining itself in real time. Across eleven tracks, the Italian modern symphonic metal act sharpen their sound into something more direct, more groove-driven and more&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=18888\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Secret Rule Launch New Album &#8220;X&#8221; on all digital platform<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18889,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18888"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18888\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18890,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18888\/revisions\/18890"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18889"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}