Starbynary

Starbynary is an Italian progressive/power metal band that’s been blasting cosmic and literary themes through your speakers since forming in 2010. Known for their high-energy blend of technical riffs, soaring vocals, and sci-fi storytelling, the group takes its name from “binary star” systems—a fitting choice for their interstellar vibes. Fronted by vocalist Joe Caggianelli, they’ve carved a niche with concept-driven releases like their *Divina Commedia* trilogy (*Inferno*, *Purgatorio*, and *Paradiso*), which reimagines Dante’s epic through a metallic lens. Their 2012 debut *Dark Passenger* (also the title of one of their recent tracks) set the stage for their fusion of power metal’s speed and prog’s intricate arrangements.

Recent tracks like *Saturn*, *The Moon*, and *Stellae Fixae* keep their celestial aesthetic alive, while *Walking into Fire* and *Blindness* showcase their knack for balancing melody with headbanging intensity. Though they’ve stayed under the radar compared to some bigger names in the European metal scene, Starbynary’s dedication to epic themes and musicianship has earned them a dedicated following among fans of genre-blurring, story-heavy metal.