Stealth is an Italian metal band founded in 1997 by Ivan Lattanzi (vocals/guitars/gtr synth/DJ) and Daniele Gorbini (bass/background vocals). Later also Michele Cipolletta (drums) and Marco Guadagnoli (guitars/synth/background vocals) completed the line-up.

They released several albums, EPs and singles, and performed all over Italy and many European countries. On the 17th December 2024 the band released the remastered version of the album titled Check This Out!.

Tracklist for Check This Out!:

1) For God We Must (Remastered)
2) Lo Que No Sé (Remastered)
3) Password (Remastered)
4) One, no one, 100000 (Remastered)
5) Mitleiderregendes Reich (Remastered)
6) Stealth Attack (Remastered)
7) Freedom of the Prisoner
8) www.fuck.com (Remastered)
9) Crack ‘n Roll (Remastered)

For once I find it hard to describe their style and clear musical direction, and this is not necessary a bad thing. In other words I hear the band that is not afraid to experiement, combining elements from various subgenres of metal, including traditional heavy metal, nu-metal, and grunge are some of the subgenres that clearly prominent here.

Check This Out! 2024 re-release is a significant update of their second album, originally released in 2004. Since I never listened to the original prior to listening to this remastered version, I had to dig deep and find the original album to listen to. After two spins of each materials I noticed some differences. First thing notable is the cover art that has been redesigned (by the band itself), giving the album a fresh look. If we then move to the music itself, this remaered album (remastering curated by Ays Kura) somehow highlights the details of tracks more than the case was on the original release. Overall the sound feels more fresh and modern, offering a more dynamic listening experience.

As briefly mentioned above, the band combines elements of heavy metal, alternative rock sounds, grunge and nu-metal, to create a sonic soundscape of power and emotion. My favourite tracks are namely; “For God We Must” (listen below) and “Stealth Attack”, both offering a clear yet dynamic and intense sound. Thus, on this new remastered version, Stealth manages to showcase all their creative abilities and decent musicianship, with the upgraded sound quality.

This new edition of Check This Out!, including rare recordings, is still available online, while a very limited edition box set is available on the band’s official store at https://stealth1997.bandcamp.com/

Please don’t hesitate to order your copy of this release, as you don’t want to miss it in your collection.