Though initially grounded in opera, Mengrosso discovered an affinity for rock music during her adolescence. A key moment occurred when she Sophia Megrosso heard Evanescence’s “Bring Me to Life”, which inspired a profound shift: she realized she could channel the same fierce vocal expression she employed in classical music into rock-metal contexts.
Her debut album, Unforgiven, released in 2024, marks a significant statement of intent. Blending operatic vocal power, classical compositional awareness, and hard rock/metal energy, the album addresses deeply personal themes including trauma, empowerment, and healing.
Musically, Mengrosso draws from a diverse set of influences—classical legends such as Maria Callas and Cecilia Bartoli inform her technical foundation, while rock and metal acts like Evanescence, Metallica, and Nightwish fuel her sonic palette.
In interviews, Mengrosso has described her music as more than entertainment—it’s therapeutic. Growing up amid domestic violence, she found music to be “the outlet” that transformed pain into creative expression. Rather than dismissing her past, she harnesses it, using songs like “Demonizer” to reclaim power and “Unforgiven” to reflect on the process of healing.
As a Russian-born artist now operating out of the United States, Mengrosso bridges cultures. Her early bilingual education and her willingness to record in both English and Russian show an artist conscious of her roots and open to global dialogue.
In short, Sophia Mengrosso is a distinctive voice emerging at the intersection of classical training and hard-edged rock/metal energy. Her work is grounded in emotional authenticity, technical proficiency, and cultural duality.