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Fili Bibiano’S Fortress

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FILI BIBIANO’S FORTRESS, a traditional heavy metal band from California, USA, released their second album in 2026. Formed in Whittier, California in 2016, this traditional heavy metal band released their debut album ‘Don’t Spare the Wicked’ via High Roller Records in 2021, following an EP. Subsequently, due to numerous bands sharing the same name, the current band name was adopted, bearing the name of founding member Fili Bibiano, who also plays in INTRANCED. On this album, Fili Bibiano handles guitar, bass, and synthesizer. Joey Mancaruso plays drums, and new vocalist Juan Aguila takes the mic. The album was primarily recorded at Black Light Studio and Brothers Marc Studio in Gardena, California, with Fili Bibiano also serving as producer. Former vocalist Chris Nunez makes a guest appearance on “Blackest Night.”Sound-wise, Fili Bibiano’s neo-classical guitar playing remains central,