Deep Purple Verona

Progressive rock giants who made hard rock a fine art, and unleashed some of the greatest guitar riffs known to the world. Deep Purple survived a seemingly endless series of line-up changes and a dramatic mid-career shift from grandiose progressive rock to ear-shattering heavy metal to emerge as a true institution of the British hard rock community. Once credited in The Guinness Book of World Records as the globe's loudest band, their revolving-door roster launched the careers of performers including Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, and Ian Gillan.

Gran Torino is a young italian band, originating from the Verona area. The foursome came to life just before the New Millenium, aiming at covering the classics from Led Zeppelin or Deep Purple. After a decade practising, Gran Torino felt it was time for composing its own music. "GranTorinoProg" (2011) features complex instrumental music, still melodic though. It was followed by "Fate Of A Thousand Worlds" (Musea, 2013). This second effort proves to be really exciting, displaying over-the-top Progressive rock, with influences ranging from Jethro Tull (Without flute) or Kansas (Without violin), to Liquid Tension Experiment.