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Astaroth (Ita) Genre(s) Speed Metal Origin Formed in Current label Status Italy (Rome, Lazio) 1982 Rave On Records Active Current line-up Bob Cattani - Vocals Max Cipacchia - Guitars Simone Triscari - Guitars Shining Principini - Bass John Panko Onofri - Drums Former/past member(s) Stefano 'Steve' Lenti - Guitars Ramon - Guitars Jan D'Amore - Drums (Fire, ex-Gods of Fire) Maurizio Capitini - Drums (Stiff, Martiria) Additional notes 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. The release of the new album is planned for the fall of 2007.
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. A demo tape billed as 'U.S.A.' arrived in 1988.
Astaroth (Ita) - The Long Loud Silence
EP, Rave on Records 1985 [add review] Line-up: Bob Cattani - vocals Max Cipicchia - guitar Simone Triscari - guitar Shining - bass Giovanni Onofri - drums
- Die to be Alive 05:50
- Burning the Diamond 04:23
- Jack in the Box 05:03
- She-Wolf 04:39 Total playing time 19:55