Genre(s):
Speed Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Evil, Battles, Feelings
Origin:
Italy (Rome, Lazio)
Formed In:
1982
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Max Cipacchia - Guitars
Shining Principini - Bass
Jan D'Amore - Drums (Fire, Gods of Fire)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Bob Cattani
Guitars:
Stefano 'Steve' Lenti
Ramon
Simone Triscari
Drums:
John Panko Onofri
Maurizio Capitini (Stiff, Martiria)
Additional notes:
Astaroth (Ita) was created in Rome by drummer John Panko Onofri and original guitarist Steve Lenti during 1982. Lenti was supplanted by Max Cipicchia. Perhaps one of the more impressive Italian Metal bands to have emerged in the mid 80's. Astaroth (Ita), fronted by the confident vocals of Bob Cattani, impressed the Dutch label Rave On Records enough to obtain a contract leading to the release of a mini album entitled 'The Long Loud Silence' in 1985.
Following a European tour and the dismantling of its record label, Astaroth moves to Los Angeles in 1987 in search of a new record deal. After encountering countless difficulties, rejections and day to day hardships, the members of the band part ways, each following a separate music career in the States. In 2005, after an 18 year hiatus, Shining, Max and Jan decide to join forces again. In 2006 the recording of ten previously unreleased songs begins in Los Angeles.
Discography:
Astaroth - Live Demo 83 [demo] - 1983
Astaroth - Speed Black Metal [demo] - 1983
Astaroth - Astaroth [demo] - 1984
Astaroth - Demo Live '84 [demo] - 1984
Astaroth - The Long Loud Silence [ep] - 1985
Astaroth - Demo Usa '88 [demo] - 1988
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Official site:
http://www.myspace.com/astarothitaly
