Zeno

"Zeno" is the debut album of guitarist Zeno Roth (brother of legendary Uli Jon Roth) originally released in 1986. Guitar-wise it would not be an exaggeration to claim that Zeno's style is practically identical to that of his brother; in terms of songwriting/musical approach "Zeno" comes closer to the 80s oriented melodic rock/hard rock. "Zeno" also brought to front musicians that would develop into prime forces of German melodic hard rock including singer Tommy Heart (`Fair Warning') bassist Uwe Ritgen (`Fair Warning', `Dreamtide') and vocalist Michael Flexig.

Led by guitarist Zeno Roth (brother of guitar wizard Uli Jon Roth), Zeno released their third album - Listen to the Light - in 1998. The band, which at various points has featured members of Fair Warning, plays a guitar-oriented (naturally) brand of soaring melodic rock.

It always takes many years until Zeno pleases AOR and Classic Rock fans with a new album. But when the album is finally released - it's always a masterpiece! Now, 8 years after "Listen To The Light", Zeno returns with another rock jewel called "Runway To The Gods".

Guitarist Zeno Roth is the younger brother of German master composer- guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex "Scorpions", "Earthquake", Solo). Zeno much like his brother, is an extremely competent guitar player and composer only he separates himself through following a Hard Rock /AOR path rather than the neoclassical operatic style of his brother.

This release entitled `Zenology II' is a much needed album for fans as it bridges the gap between Zeno's debut and his reemergence in the mid 90s. Specifically the album collects recording captured between 1983 and 1989 while being effectively re mastered, therefore demonstrating thick rhythm section, killer guitar sound and perfectly clear vocals. For those experienced in `Zeno's music it is perfectly understandable that `Zenology II' as any of his other albums could not be anything less than amazing.

La Coscienza di Zeno is quickly becoming the new "enfant terrible" of Italian prog, 3 sensational albums into a career that just keeps giving vivid music that adheres to the classic elements that makes RPI so attractive to many , and puzzling to some others.
La Coscienza di Zeno is named after a well-known Italian novel, the title of which translates into English as ''Zeno's conscience''. The band initially played a modern style of progressive music that was influenced by the giants of UK prog rock. In fact, while they were working on their debut album they recorded a track for the Yes tribute project "Tales from the Edge"…

LA COSCIENZA DI ZENO (CDZ) is a modern Italian progressive band named after a well-known Italian novel, the title of which translates into English as "Zeno's conscience". The book is largely concerned with the paradoxes of human behaviour and is considered to be the first psychoanalytic novel…