It is an honor to have incredible musicians and long-time friends on the recording:
legendary guitarist Bruce Kulick from KISS,
iconic bassist David Ellefson from MEGADETH,
and award-winning composer Steve Horner,
as well as my co-writer/drummer/husband Nick Baker,
all of whom brought my vision to life.

SYMPHONY & METAL is about the timeless battle between our inner light and darkness, a message of resilience, and a call to never give up.

We are fragile, vulnerable, and beautiful (symphony) yet extremely adaptable, strong, and tough (metal). This duality resonates deeply with me, especially after experiencing life’s extremes in recent years—becoming a mom, losing my dad during the pandemic, and enduring the devastating effects of the war on my family in Russia and Ukraine. The lyric, ‘It doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down, it only matters if you get back up,’ has been my daily mantra.

When recording 'Symphony & Metal', I knew we needed serious bombast and musical wizardry for the epic sound of the song. My co-writer/husband/drummer and I were fortunate to enlist long-time friends and extraordinary musicians Bruce Kulick (Kiss), David Ellefson (Megadeth), and Steve Horner (composer of film and tv, including credits on shows such as Bridgerton, etc)."

Special thank you goes to my inner circle (my patreon subscribers and everyone who's sponsoring the new album), because your financial support has made this recording possible.
I am an independent artist (without a big label or corporate backing), and YOU have been my label throughout my whole career!
Thank you with all of my being.

Credits:
Written by Marina Verenikina & Nick Baker

Produced, edited, mixed and mastered by Steve Horner

Drums recorded by Eric Craig at San Fernando Valley Recording, Los Angeles, CA
Bass recorded by John Aquilino at the Focus Rite studios, Phoenix, AZ
Guitar recorded by Bruce Kulick in Las Vegas, NV
Vocals & piano recorded by me, Marina V, in my home studio in the 'Nard :)

Artwork design by IK The Troll King

Marina V photo by Chris Jensen
David Ellefson photo by Maciej Pieloch
Nick Baker photo by Stefanie Oepen