Lords of Black

Lords of Black is a premier Spanish heavy metal outfit formed in 2014 by guitarist Tony Hernando and vocalist Ronnie Romero. The band's identity is inextricably linked to Romero's rise as one of the most sought-after voices in rock, famously handpicked by Ritchie Blackmore for the Rainbow revival.

Musically, the group occupies the intersection of traditional power metal and modern progressive metal, characterized by Hernando's neo-classical technicality and Roland Grapow's high-fidelity production. Their career arc is marked by consistent output and international touring, including significant appearances at festivals like Loud Park. Critically, they are praised for elevating the power metal genre through darker lyrical themes and a rejection of symphonic fluff in favor of raw, muscular performances. They serve as a bridge between the 1980s hard rock tradition and the technical demands of 21st-century metal, influencing a new wave of European acts that prioritize vocal-centric songwriting and aggressive, modern production values.