It is the band's first album since 2009's Oracles to feature Francesco Paoli as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, the first album to feature Fabio Bartoletti on lead guitar, the only album to feature David Folchitto on drums, and the last album to feature founding bassist Paolo Rossi before his departure in 2024.
Touring
The band had done some touring in support of Veleno from March to April 2019 in North America,[10] and from October to November 2019 in Australia.[11] The band was planning on doing another North American tour from March to April 2020, with The Agonist as special guests,[12] but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Francesco Paoli; all music is composed by Francesco Paoli and Francesco Ferrini
Veleno track listing
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Fury"
4:38
2.
"Carnivorous Lamb"
4:43
3.
"Sugar"
4:17
4.
"The Praying Mantis' Strategy"
1:04
5.
"Monnalisa"
5:24
6.
"Worship and Forget"
4:32
7.
"Absinthe"
6:13
8.
"Pissing on the Score"
4:30
9.
"The Day We'll Be Gone"
5:58
10.
"Embrace the Oblivion"
7:49
11.
"Veleno"
2:42
Personnel
Francesco Paoli – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, additional drums
Fabio Bartoletti – lead guitar
Paolo Rossi – bass guitar, clean vocals
David Folchitto – drums
Francesco Ferrini – piano, orchestral arrangements
