Zippo starts in Pescara (Italy) and takes its first steps in the summer of 2004. The original aim was to play a thousand-faces-stoner-rock, from massive and pachydermic sounds to moments of quietness and peace.
Our guys work hard creating their music, entrenched night and day in their little and humid rehearsal room, turning their anger into vibrations. The results of their efforts can be heard on their self-produced debut named 'Ode To Maximum', released in the early days of 2006 and well acclaimed from fans and critic for its freshness and good attitude.
However, the only way to enjoy the band’s sound is to be at one of their gigs, the very high volume is the necessary condition to feel and live their energy. Live activity has always been a priority, as you can see from the good many concerts around Italy and Europe, sharing the stage even with great bands such as Orange Goblin, Colour Haze, Brant Bjork And The Bros, Witchcraft, Solace, Stereochrist and more...
Meanwhile, the sound got heavier, darker, more psychedelic and prog-oriented; somewhat far from labels of any kind. Self-will and addiction lead to Zippo's second album, a conceptual work inspired by the highly discussed book by Carlos Castaneda, 'The Teachings of Don Juan' (1968), a true report of his experiences with a Yaqui indian shaman. Recorded and mixed in Italy at Twelve Studio by Andrea Di Giambattista and Francesco Di Florio and mastered in California by John Golden at Golden Mastering Studio (Neurosis, Melvins, Primus), this work denotes awareness and determination, as well as a glowing production.
After this process, the all-time line-up – Dave (vocals), Sergente and Silvio (guitars), Stonino (bass) and Ferico (drums) – loses an important member. Silvio leaves the band due to personal reasons, soon replaced by Devis (also axe-man in the Italian thrash/death metal bastards Sothis). The band is ready to hit the road again.
In Summer 2008 Zippo signs a deal with the roman label Subsound Records. 'The Road To Knowledge' will be released in December 2008 and distributed worldwide by Code7/Phd.
AVETE VOGLIA DI KICK ASS ROCK'N ROLL PURO E DIRETTO? AVETE VOGLIA DI UN ELETTRICO ANTIPASTO DELLO SHOW DEGLI AC..DC A MILANO? ALLORA BECCATEVI: LIVE @ COKTIE' CAFE' SABATO 29 NOV
CORRENTE ALTERNATA (Tribute band ACDC da Teramo) + special guest: BLACK ROSE BOULEVARD (cover Kiss,Motley Crue,Skid Row; Presentazione live del demo ETERNAL, e primo show con la nuova cantante Ludovica Micaroni!) HAVE A RIDE ON THE HIGHWAY TO HELL!
Black Rose Boulevard is: Ludovica Micaroni *New Singer* Philip DeVille -Bass,Lead Vocals- Alessio Giampaolo -Guitars- Joe Coletti -Drums-
I Last Prototype sono in cerca di un nuovo cantante.
Stiamo cercando una persona seria, propositiva e soprattutto amante del METAL. I nostri gruppi di riferimento sono: Opeth, Nevermore, Control denied, Symphony X.
Sul nostro Myspace sono presenti 3 sample estratti dalla registrazione del nostro demo, che è in attesa di linee vocali per essere finalmente completato e mixato.
E’ con immenso piacere che vi invitiamo a una delle serate più massacranti che la Ciociaria abbia mai sperimentato: con noi suoneranno i tedeschi WOJCZECH, band tra le più pericolose in Europa. Autori di un crust-grindcore virulento e malsano, i nostri miscelano ad arte Carcass e His Hero Is Gone, Amebix e Anal Cunt, sonorità death metal e attitudine punk hardcore. Se volete passare una serata all’insegna delle emozioni forti vi aspettiamo a braccia aperte venerdì 21 novembre allo Shelby! Don’t miss! http://www. myspace. com/wojczech13 http://www. myspace. com/mechanima
Allora Zippii, che dite? (parlo al plurale perchè solitamente mi rivolgo sempre a dave e sono scostumato) Com'è andato il tour? Il 20 Dicembre, tenetemi calda una copia di the road to knowledge che sono curioso!! ...ah, non dimenticatevi le birre in fresco! Un mese vola...! un abbraccio a tutti, DOOM ON! Emanuele
Ciao guagliù! come va in giro per il mondo? Il titolo del nuovo album fa paura. e poi l'ispirazione. la trilogia di castaneda è tra le mie letture preferite di sempre. grandi. a presto un abbraccio grande....quando volete ho sempre le ....consumazioni. papa emilio
Sergente - Guitar
