HERBA MATE’s comeback album is rooted in the band’s everyday life: family, friendship, work, the streets, and their beloved Romagna—a homeland stretching from clay canyons to the sea. The title, Bolide, evokes a fascination with what races forward: technology, progress, speed, and efficiency. This tension defines our time, shaped by the pursuit of perfection. Yet acceleration also risks disconnecting us from the tangible simplicity of the world around us, made up of water, air, earth, and fire: the elements that bring us back to our essence.
This contrast lies at the heart of the album’s concept and sound. The project unfolds across two consecutive releases: Bolide I & II, exploring Earth and Air, followed by Bolide III & IV, which will turn to Fire and Water. 
Terra (I), Aer (II), Ignis (III), and Aqua (IV) form the coordinates of the albums’ narrative and musical language. The tracks were recorded primarily live, with drums, guitar, and bass forming the raw, driving core of each song. The trio lineup remains at the heart of the record, gradually enriched by a cast of guest musicians: Claudio Colaianni (That's All Folks, Colt.38, Anuseye) and Valentina Paggio on vocals; Gianni Perinelli on saxophone; Stefano Olivi on organ; Silvia Valtieri on piano; and Franco Naddei on synthesizers. The arrangements evolved organically, free from genre boundaries and open to the distinct sensibilities and musical languages of each contributor. Alongside them are soundscapes born in an acoustic studio session, later developed and expanded during mixing into cinematic interludes.
 
Available on LP and digital services on November 20th, 2026.
 
Digital Album 🔗 https://bfan.link/bolide-1-2