Luca Turilli (band)
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Luca Turilli is the self-named power metal
solo band of Italian
guitarist
Luca Turilli, originally assembled in 1999.
). Rhapsody's then-producers, Sascha Paeth
and Miro
, were hired to do the same job and also to provide bass
and keyboard
duties, respectively (Luca also performed additional keyboard parts himself). Robert Hunecke-Rizzo
, who had helped Rhapsody out as a session musician in the past, was hired as the drummer, and Olaf Hayer
, an established German
vocalist completed the band.
On the second album, Luca performed lead guitar
only, with Robert Hunecke-Rizzo also performing rhythm
parts. For the third album, Luca performed all keyboards himself and Miro was not utilised. On this album Bridget Fogle, a choir vocalist who had previously worked with Rhapsody and various other metal bands, was used as a co-lead vocalist with Olaf.
The fourth album is planned, and is to be heavily influenced by Helloween
's first two Keeper of the Seven Keys albums - it should feature Olaf as sole vocalist again.
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
solo band of Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Luca Turilli, originally assembled in 1999.
Biography
The band was founded by Luca Turilli, guitarist of Rhapsody (now called Rhapsody of FireRhapsody of Fire
Rhapsody of Fire is an Italian symphonic power metal band led by Alex Staropoli. Since forming in 1993, the band has released eight studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and a live DVD...
). Rhapsody's then-producers, Sascha Paeth
Sascha Paeth
Sascha Paeth is a German guitarist, bassist, musical producer, and mixer known for working with heavy metal bands such as Avantasia, Edguy, Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, After Forever, Epica, et al...
and Miro
Michael Rodenberg
Michael Rodenberg, nickname Miro, is a German keyboardist and musical producer known for working with power metal bands such as Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, Heavens Gate, et al...
, were hired to do the same job and also to provide bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
and keyboard
Keyboardist
A keyboardist is a musician who plays keyboard instruments. Until the early 1960s musicians who played keyboards were generally classified as either pianists or organists. Since the mid-1960s, a plethora of new musical instruments with keyboards have come into common usage, requiring a more...
duties, respectively (Luca also performed additional keyboard parts himself). Robert Hunecke-Rizzo
Robert Hunecke-Rizzo
Robert Hunecke-Rizzo is a German bass player, guitarist and drummer, known for his work with Heavens Gate, Luca Turilli, and Kamelot.He helped to found the supergroup Aina, who released their metal opera Days of Rising Doom in 2003. He was the music composer and played most of the instruments...
, who had helped Rhapsody out as a session musician in the past, was hired as the drummer, and Olaf Hayer
Olaf Hayer
-Discography:Treasure Seeker* A Tribute to the Past Dionysus* Sign of Truth * Anima Mundi * Fairytales and Reality * Keep the Spirit - CompilationLuca Turilli...
, an established German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
vocalist completed the band.
On the second album, Luca performed lead guitar
Lead guitar
Lead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
only, with Robert Hunecke-Rizzo also performing rhythm
Rhythm guitar
Rhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
parts. For the third album, Luca performed all keyboards himself and Miro was not utilised. On this album Bridget Fogle, a choir vocalist who had previously worked with Rhapsody and various other metal bands, was used as a co-lead vocalist with Olaf.
The fourth album is planned, and is to be heavily influenced by Helloween
Helloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in the mid 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt...
's first two Keeper of the Seven Keys albums - it should feature Olaf as sole vocalist again.
Current
- Luca Turilli - Guitars (1999 - Current), Keyboards (2005 - Current)
- Olaf HayerOlaf Hayer-Discography:Treasure Seeker* A Tribute to the Past Dionysus* Sign of Truth * Anima Mundi * Fairytales and Reality * Keep the Spirit - CompilationLuca Turilli...
- Vocals (1999 - Current) - Sascha PaethSascha PaethSascha Paeth is a German guitarist, bassist, musical producer, and mixer known for working with heavy metal bands such as Avantasia, Edguy, Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, After Forever, Epica, et al...
- Bass (1999 - Current) - Robert Hunecke-RizzoRobert Hunecke-RizzoRobert Hunecke-Rizzo is a German bass player, guitarist and drummer, known for his work with Heavens Gate, Luca Turilli, and Kamelot.He helped to found the supergroup Aina, who released their metal opera Days of Rising Doom in 2003. He was the music composer and played most of the instruments...
- Drums (1999 - Current), additional rhythm guitar (2002)
Past members
- MiroMichael RodenbergMichael Rodenberg, nickname Miro, is a German keyboardist and musical producer known for working with power metal bands such as Angra, Shaaman, Rhapsody of Fire, Kamelot, Heavens Gate, et al...
- Keyboards (1999–2005) - Bridget Fogle - Vocals (2006)
Albums
- King of the Nordic TwilightKing of the Nordic TwilightKing of the Nordic Twilight is the first album in a solo trilogy by symphonic power metal songwriter Luca Turilli. It was released in 1999 through Limb Music Productions.-Track listing:# "To Magic Horizons" – 1:21# "Black Dragon" – 5:04...
(1999) - Prophet of the Last EclipseProphet of the Last EclipseProphet of the Last Eclipse is the second album in a solo trilogy by symphonic power metal songwriter Luca Turilli of the band Rhapsody of Fire. It was released on November 26, 2002 by Limb Music Productions. The ten tracks tell a story about the world Zaephyr and its destruction...
(2002) - The Infinite Wonders of CreationThe Infinite Wonders of CreationThe Infinite Wonders of Creation is the third and final album in a solo trilogy by symphonic power metal Italian songwriter Luca Turilli. The album was released in Europe on May 26th, 2006 and was later released in USA on June 6th, 2006 by Magic Circle Music...
(2006)
See also
- Luca TurilliLuca Turilli (musician)Luca Turilli is an Italian musician and composer. He is one of the founders of the symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire. He also worked on a trilogy of solo albums as Luca Turilli...
- Luca Turilli's DreamquestLuca Turilli's DreamquestLuca Turilli's Dreamquest is a Power metal band led by Italian musician Luca Turilli, known for his work in the band Rhapsody of Fire . Luca Turilli's name was added to the "Dreamquest" title to avoid confusion with a little-known French band. Turilli developed the band after many years of work...
- Rhapsody of FireRhapsody of FireRhapsody of Fire is an Italian symphonic power metal band led by Alex Staropoli. Since forming in 1993, the band has released eight studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and a live DVD...