“If The Story Is Over” - New Cover by Nicoletta Rosellini
- May 29
- 3 min read
With her latest cover release, Nicoletta Rosellini turns to one of the most emotional songs in the Stratovarius catalogue: If The Story Is Over.
The song is not a typical fast-paced power metal track, but one of the calmer and more atmospheric moments from the Finnish band. This is exactly the side Nicoletta highlights in her new interpretation. Her cover stays close to the mood of the original while placing her own expressive vocal performance at the center.
Instead of overloading the song with a completely new arrangement, this version focuses on emotion, melody and a clear, intense vocal delivery. The result is a cover that respects the melancholic beauty of the original while making Nicoletta’s personal touch clearly audible.
An emotional side of Stratovarius
Stratovarius have been among the most important names in melodic power metal for decades. The band is best known for anthemic choruses, virtuosic instrumental parts and grand melodies. With If The Story Is Over, however, they revealed a particularly emotional side.
The song appeared on the 2013 album Nemesis, a release that represents a more modern phase in the band’s sound. Between powerful metal elements and melodic catchiness, this track focuses less on speed and more on atmosphere, longing and emotional depth.
That is exactly why the song works so well as a cover version. It does not simply invite a singer to follow the melody, but to bring out the mood of the original in a new way. Nicoletta’s interpretation feels calm, elegant and intimate. She gives the song room to breathe and shows how powerful a performance can be without relying on grand effects.
For fans of Stratovarius, melodic metal and emotional rock ballads, this version is a beautiful opportunity to experience the song again from a slightly different perspective.
Supported by the Ko-fi community
This release is also part of Nicoletta’s ongoing cover series, which is supported by her Ko-fi community. Through their contributions, fans help make regular new covers possible and actively take part in shaping the selection of future songs.
On Ko-fi, supporters also receive exclusive digital content. This includes behind-the-scenes insights, additional photos, audio material and other small extras connected to the creation of the covers.
This direct connection between artist and community makes the series especially personal. Each new cover is not only a release, but also a shared project with the people who actively support Nicoletta’s music.
Looking ahead: darker and heavier at the end of June
After the emotional Stratovarius version, the next cover has already been chosen. In the latest Ko-fi poll, Mad World by Tears for Fears came out on top.
The song is a classic from the early 1980s and remains one of the most famous tracks by the British band. Originally shaped by new wave and synth-pop elements, Mad World has been reinterpreted many times over the years, often with an even stronger focus on its melancholic mood.
Nicoletta has already hinted that her version could take a noticeably different direction this time. After several calmer and more emotional covers, Mad World may arrive at the end of June in a heavier, more metallic form. That makes the upcoming release especially exciting, as the song’s dark atmosphere leaves plenty of room for a powerful reinterpretation.
A cover series between emotion, rock and metal
With If The Story Is Over, Nicoletta Rosellini continues her musical journey through different decades and genres. Her cover series combines well-known songs with her own artistic signature and continues to reveal new facets of her voice.
This Stratovarius cover is a calm and heartfelt release that stands out through atmosphere and expression. At the same time, the preview of Mad World already opens the door to a potentially much heavier interpretation next month.
This keeps the series varied, personal and exciting for everyone who follows Nicoletta’s music and accompanies her development as a singer.
