NEARfest is very pleased to announce the Italian symphonic rock quintet La Maschera di Cera as the first confirmed band for its ninth annual festival. Founded by bassist and composer Fabio Zuffanti (Finisterre, Aries, LaZona, Hostsonaten), one of the most active progressive musicians in the world, La Maschera di Cera has plied its brand of soaring melodic symphonic prog since its inception in 2001. The band is very well regarded worldwide for its combination of the majesty, emotional power, and compositional prowess of 70s Italian prog legends like Le Orme and Banco with a modern aggressive edge.
Their new CD LuxAde, produced by Franz DiCioccio of PFM fame, is arguably their best to date. It is loaded with stirring symphonic prog based on powerful Italian vocals, a classic analog keyboard attack including grinding Hammond Organ and serpentine Moog leads, and complex yet subtle bass work, augmented by biting guitar and rock solid percussion.
La Maschera di Cera has performed at numerous prog festivals and showcases throughout Europe over the past five years to strong reviews, but have never made their way to the States. Be sure not to miss their US debut gig at NEARfest 2007!
Posted: 07.05 |
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