Founded in Sassari, Italy, in 2004 by drummer and lyricist Giorgio Pinna alongside his brother, Souls of Diotima are a cornerstone of the Italian and European metal scene. With a career spanning over twenty years, the band—fronted by the powerful vocals of Claudia Barsi—has constantly evolved, starting from a highly personal symphonic power metal style to reach their current, cutting-edge sound.

2026 marks a true revolution for the band. While keeping their unique sonic personality fully intact, Souls of Diotima have embraced a highly experimental and innovative modern metalcore genre. This brand-new era is heralded by the single "Run Away" (released in June 2026) and their highly anticipated fifth studio album, "Arcade", set for release on October 2, 2026, via the band’s own label, Diotima Records (founded in London in 2017). The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered at the legendary Studio Bohus in Sweden by a top-tier production team including their long-time producer Oscar Nilsson, Mikko Viitala, and Thomas Plec Johansson.

Their two-decade discography includes albums highly acclaimed by both critics and fans, such as “Maitri” (2011), “What Remains of the Day” (2012), and “The Sorceress Reveals - Atlantis” (2016, produced by Jens Bogren). In 2021, their fourth album “Janas” (produced by Oscar Nilsson) brought the band to international prominence, entering global sales charts within days of its release. In 2024, to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the band surprised fans with a powerful metal cover of Phil Collins’ classic, “Another Day in Paradise”.

Souls of Diotima boast an intense live legacy, having performed on numerous headlining tours and major European festivals, sharing the stage with worldwide heavyweights such as Stratovarius, Obituary, Hatebreed, Vision Divine, DGM, Folkstone, and Saurom. Also deeply committed to social causes, in 2018 the band and Diotima Records created and headlined the first edition of the “Diotima Metal Fest” in the heart of Paris, successfully raising funds for Parkinson’s research.

With the release of "Arcade" in October 2026, Souls of Diotima are ready to embark on a new European tour, fully prepared to redefine the boundaries of modern metal.

Souls of Diotima is:

Claudia Barsi – Vocals

Giorgio Pinna – Drums

Fabio Puddu – Guitars/Vocals

Manuel Dettori – Bass