Damien Cain:
MUSIC FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE HEART.

Melancholy has found its voice.

Damien's Bio: BROTHER CAIN IS BACK AGAIN...

01/12/2025 06:55 AM

Damien Cain is back. With his unique 13-year cycle coinciding with his 35th stage anniversary, the singer and lyricist is ready to unleash his latest album, Standarte—a musical tour de force deeply infused with the influences of his past creative eras.

STANDARTE

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MOONSTRUCK

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CAIN 25 - Limited Vinyl Edition
Celebrating 25 years "Age of Darkness" this is a 'best of CAIN' with hits from 2000-2025.
Vinyl Shop
Celtic Crypt: Wallenstein
Alternative, Progressive, Gothic - that's how it all begun.
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Dracula - Das Musical
The first ever German language 'Dracula' musical (1998), starring Damien as singer and with the libretto and many lyrics written by Damien.
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“Damien Cain masterfully blends melancholy and power across a wide stylistic spectrum, from alternative and gothic rock to Celtic and modern metal influences. Despite its rich diversity, the album remains cohesive and deeply engaging, driven by memorable melodies, emotional depth, and a clearly recognizable artistic voice.”
Matteo Piotto
metalhead.it
full review

“Standarte” is as colorful as the album cover. Rocky, gloomy, sometimes even veering into nu-metal territory and at the same time fresh with an Irish touch, Damien Cain covers a wide range of styles. What sounds like a musical chameleon turns out to be extremely coherent, harmonious and entertaining.
Claudia Zinn-Zinnenburg
Orkus! Magazine
Orkus1.com

“Standarte feels less like a product and more like a deliberately planted marker — a confident statement of artistic integrity rather than a chase for trends. [...] a standard for those who choose to listen closely.”
Norbert
Medienkonverter (DE)
full review

Damien Cain’s journey through three decades of music is a testament to the enduring power of emotion, atmosphere, and narrative in Rock. With “Standarte,” he not only revisits the shadows of his past but also illuminates new paths forward, blending vulnerability and defiance into a sound uniquely his own. This album stands as both a reflection and a declaration—a culmination of stories lived and lessons learned, carried on a cloud of melancholy and melodic intensity.
Jacopo Vigezzi
Progrockjournal (IT)
Article in PRJ

a blend of warmth, melancholy, restraint and emotional depth
Maren J.
time-for-metal.eu
Time For Metal

‘Standarte’ is an extensive album with an impressive 17 songs, combining rock drumbeats and heavy guitar riffs in all tracks.
Doc Rock
metal-heads.de
metal-heads.de

“A compelling blend of modern alternative rock, melodic metal, gothic influences and cinematic melancholy.” Standarte featured by Belgian dark-music magazine Luminous Dash 🇧🇪
Nel Mertens
Luminous Dash Musiczine
Luminous Dash

Fascinating Face is "vibrant & engaging"
KCLR
Radio (IE)
Homepage

"Catchy, poignant, anthemic"
Gothic Magazine
Music Magazine

"The male and female vocal working together in perfect symmetry, memorable with the hardness, softness in again what is a perfect balance."
Reflections of Darkness
Music Magazine

"Rich guitars, great voices and melodies."
www.tribe-online.de
Online Music Magazine

"The band scores right from the start with decent material and fine melodies."
PowerMetal.de
Music Magazine

"Tips include ‘Judgement Day’, which is reminiscent of early Evanescence, and the bombastic anthem ‘Rage’, which is as multi-layered as it is soulful."
EMP
Music Magazine