Arvalia

These guys claim the following influences:

Arvalia on MySpace wrote: ]Banco del mutuo Soccorso, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Area, PFM, classic rock and many individual Influences (even that of singular musicians guitar heroes) that blend togheter to make a various and original sound in which you can't recognize a single group we inspire to.

From what is available on MySpace, it may all be true. What I hear definitely classifies as professional recording quality, great guitar work and a lot of jazz influences in 'the groove area'...
Let's keep an eye on these guys, they're worth it. Contacted them on any recording plans.


Given the photographs, these guyes are quite young still, so there's hope for Italy's future.

Arvalia on MySpace wrote: Our Story from the line-up point of view it's been a real odissy but always marked by a great passion. We met between middle school desks at the age of 13 when Maurizio being able to play guitar and drums tought Valerio the main chords on guitar. This two guy's ability on their instruments has always walked togheter with their volunty to search for new people seriously intentioned in musical field with whom begin a real artistic projects (BIG TARGET). Valerio and Maurizio met Davide "Kaeble"(guitars) first time in october 2002 and then Flavio(keyboards) during february 2003. During the autumn of the same year ARVALIA made their first promo (composed of 4 tracks). The year 2003-04 was the beginning period of live music. During 2004-05 Stefano di Leginio (bass) entered the band by compliting the line-up. During 2005-06 Antonio replaces Stefano who shows personal problems with the rest of the band. During this period ARVALIA begin to make concerts more frequently. The band publishes the first self-product album ARCHE' (from ancient greek meaning "principle") positively criticized from many webzines and reviews eighter generic or progressive specialized. During winter 2006 Flavio decides to go out from the band because of personal problems due to his studies. Matteo (a really unsospectable beast-like creature ) is our new keyboard player. This last period is the most beautiful one till now (personally, and musically) with concerts creativity and a lot of step forward in the experimentation). During autumn 2006 we changed the bass player and the new one is Francesco D'Errico. We are composing new tracks! N.B. Even tough in this profile there's a large amount of photos anc videoclips of Stazione Birra (Station of Beer) a famous live music club in the underground musical scene and in international scene, we want to say that we usually don't play only there but this music club is the best one here for taking photos and clips and even for the sounds so we have preferred to upload photos and clips made there. The ARVALIA are: VALERIO "Lopi" RASI (guitars) DAVIDE "Kaeble" BASTOLLA (guitars) MAURIZIO NIGRELLI (drums) MATTEO COLASANTI (piano and Keyboards) FRANCESCO D'ERRICO (bass)

Good band, impressive chops.  I agree with you David, we were torn between fusion and HP on the pasta team...about 50/50.  The main thing being that they find a place here because they deserve it...