Temperance (Italian band)

Temperance
Temperance
Origin	Italy
Genres	Power metal; symphonic metal;
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Napalm Records
Members	Marco Pastorino; Luca Negro; Michele Guaitoli; Kristin Starkey; Marco Sacchetto
Past members	Sandro Capone; Chiara Tricarico; Giulio Capone; Alfonso Mocerino; Alessia Scolletti
Website	www.temperanceband.com

Temperance is an Italian modern melodic power metal band.

Biography[edit]

Founded in 2013 by musicians who have more than 10 years of experience in the heavy metal music scene, Temperance blends heavy guitars, metal riffs, electronic tracks and elements of folk music into melodic and powerful music. So far, they have released seven full-length albums and a live DVD, released through Scarlet Records.

On 6 March 2018, Italian singer Alessia Scolletti announced via Instagram that she had officially joined the band after being a touring member for a while.^[1]

On 27 January 2023, Temperance released a statement confirming the departures of Alfonso Mocerino and Alessia Scolletti.^[2]

On 26 June 2023, Temperance announced that Kristin Starkey, as the new singer, and Marco Sacchetto, as the new drummer, have joined the band.^[3]

Band members[edit]

Current members

Marco Pastorino – lead guitar, clean and harsh male vocals (2013–present)
Luca Negro – bass (2013–present)
Michele Guaitoli – male vocals (2018–present)
Kristin Starkey – female vocals (2023–present)
Marco Sacchetto – drums (2023–present)

Former members

Sandro Capone – clean male vocals, rhythm guitar (2013–2016)
Chiara Tricarico – female vocals (2013–2017)^[4]
Giulio Capone – drums, keyboards, composition (2013–2017)
Alfonso Mocerino – drums (2017–2023)
Alessia Scolletti – female vocals (2018–2023)

Timeline[edit]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums

2014: Temperance
2015: Limitless
2016: The Earth Embraces Us All
2018: Of Jupiter and Moons
2020: Viridian
2021: Diamanti
2023: Hermitage – Daruma's Eyes Pt 2

Live Albums/DVD

2017: Maschere

Singles & EPs

2015: Me, Myself & I (single)
2017: At The Edge Of Space (Live) (single)
2018: Of Jupiter And Moons (single)
2018: Broken Promises (single)
2019: Lost In The Christmas Dream (single)
2020: My Demons Can't Sleep (Single)
2021: Melodies of Green and Blue (EP)
2021: Pure Life Unfolds (Single)
2021: Diamanti (Single)
2023: Daruma (single)
2023: No Return (single)
2023: Darkness Is Just A Drawing (single)

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Videography[edit]

2014: Breathe
2015: Me, Myself & I
2015: Save Me
2016: Unspoken Words
2016: A Thousand Places
2018: Of Jupiter and Moons
2018: The Last Hope In A World Of Hopes
2019: My Demons Can't Sleep
2020: Start Another Round
2021: Pure Life Unfolds
2021: Diamanti
2023: Daruma
2023: Darkness Is Just A Drawing

References[edit]

^ "Alessia Scolletti on Instagram: "Dear Folks, I'm so proud and honoured to announce that I joined italian melodic metal band @temperanceofficial as female singer, but in…"". Archived from the original on 2021-12-25.
^ "IMPORTANT UPDATE Unfortunately Alfonso and Alessia won't be on stage with us on the upcoming tours. During the first days of December, less than two months before the tour kick off, they both informed us that due to personal reasons they could have not taken part in the next shows. As you can clearly imagine, it was not easy for us to re-organise and plan everything, especially as we were fully focused on the recordings of the new album (Alfonso already recorded the drums for our upcoming album). Thanks to some friends, to whom we'll properly say "thanks" soon, we still managed to handle everything, and we're looking forward to jump on the road in Europe soon!". Facebook. Temperance. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
^ "Temperance announce new lineup | Metal Insider". metalinsider.net. June 27, 2023.
^ "TEMPERANCE Part Ways With Singer CHIARA TRICARICO". Brave Words. 30 October 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
^ "Interview: Temperance". Antichrist Magazine. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

External links[edit]

[1] "Alessia Scolletti on Instagram: "Dear Folks, I'm so proud and honoured to announce that I joined italian melodic metal band @temperanceofficial as female singer, but in…"". Archived from the original on 2021-12-25.

[2] "IMPORTANT UPDATE Unfortunately Alfonso and Alessia won't be on stage with us on the upcoming tours. During the first days of December, less than two months before the tour kick off, they both informed us that due to personal reasons they could have not taken part in the next shows. As you can clearly imagine, it was not easy for us to re-organise and plan everything, especially as we were fully focused on the recordings of the new album (Alfonso already recorded the drums for our upcoming album). Thanks to some friends, to whom we'll properly say "thanks" soon, we still managed to handle everything, and we're looking forward to jump on the road in Europe soon!". Facebook. Temperance. Retrieved 27 January 2023.

[3] "Temperance announce new lineup | Metal Insider". metalinsider.net. June 27, 2023.

[4] "TEMPERANCE Part Ways With Singer CHIARA TRICARICO". Brave Words. 30 October 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

[5] "Interview: Temperance". Antichrist Magazine. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.

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