Zeus! Explained

Zeus!
Years Active:2008–present
Origin:Italy
Genre:Progressive rock, math rock, noise rock

Zeus! (with an exclamation mark) is an Italian progressive-math rock, supergroup duo formed in 2010 in Imola.[1]

Biography

The band began as a collaboration between Luca Cavina, bassist of Calibro 35, and Paolo Mongardi, former drummer of Jennifer Gentle.[2] In 2010 they released their first self-titled studio album,[3] (involving the labels Bar la Muerte, Shove Records, Escape from Today) almost entirely instrumental, fusing hard sounds to complex lines of composition.

During the years 2009 to 2012 did many concerts around Italy, but also in Germany and France, dividing his time between commitments with their original groups.[4]

In May 2011 was published the first official videoclip of the band, by the song Grindmaster Flesh, from the album Zeus!.

The project is also a strong characterization ironic and irreverent, also reflected by the titles of the songs, and the band's description on the Escape From Today website:[5]

Personnel

Discography

The Zeus! album

Italic Title:no
Zeus!
Type:Studio
Artist:Zeus!
Cover:Zeus! cover.jpg
Released:2010
Genre:Progressive rock, math rock, noise rock

The album is almost entirely instrumental, blending hard sounds with complex progressive compositions; In some songs there is the participation of Enrico Gabrielli of Calibro 35, the group in which plays Luca Cavina.[6] [7]

In May 2011 was published the first official videoclip of the band, of the song Grindmaster Flesh.

Track listing

  1. Suckertorte
  2. Grindmaster Flesh
  3. Koprofiev
  4. Giacomo Leopardi
  5. Steve Sylvester Saves
  6. Ate U
  7. Turbo Pascal
  8. Cowboia
  9. Golden Metal Shower

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ZEUS! | Official Music, Photos, Videos & Show Dates. Zeus!. 26 August 2015.
  2. http://www.ondalternativa.it/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9322 Ondalternativa.it – Intervista Zeus!
  3. Web site: OUT NOW : EFT040|ZEUS!. Escape From Today. 26 August 2015.
  4. http://www.magmusic.it/2010/12/08/intervista-agli-zeus/ Intervista agli Zeus! – magmusic.it
  5. Web site: Current – Escape From Today. Escape From Today. 26 August 2015.
  6. http://www.ondarock.it/recensioni/2010_zeus.htm Zeus! – Zeus! :: Le recensioni di Onda Rock
  7. http://www.ondetour.com/intervista-zeus/ Intervista – ZEUS! | OnDetour – Magazine di Video,Foto,Interviste della tua musica live. Siamo dove tu vorresti