The Secret

An Italian and Dutch extreme metal ensemble, the Secret employ a caustic blend of black, doom, and death metal with a bitter dollop of punk and hardcore tossed in for good measure. Balancing aggression with moments of icy and atmospheric dread, the group debuted in 2004 with the uncompromising Luce. Originating in the Trieste region in northeast Italy, the band was founded in 2004 by guitarist Michael Bertoldini and vocalist Marco Coslovich, who have remained the band's sole constant members. The Secret sharpened their skills at the outset with constant performance and touri...