Synful Ira is an Italian symphonic metal band, formed in 2007 by guitarists Fabio Balducci and Laura Balducci. They started out as a tribute band, covering both Evanescence and Nightwish. In 2010 they worked on some demo material, ending up with 5 songs that would eventually be featured on their full length debut Between Hope and Fear, which was released in 2012. Aside from the two founding members, their current lineup features: Letizia Chiozzi (Vocals), Emanuele Chiozzi (Bass), Filippo Martignano (Keyboards) and Marco Renzi (Drums).