GIUNTINI PROJECT
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of the Italian guitar wizard Aldo Giuntini for the release of his brand new GIUNTINI PROJECT “III” album on April 28th 2006.
Aldo Giuntini’s musical career started in the early 80’s in a Progressive Rock band called CRYIN’ EARTH, but only in 1988, after he met with the other fellow guitar master, Dario Mollo (VOODOO HILL, MOLLO/MARTIN) that he started to become seriously involved in the recording business. Thanks to the help of british producer Kit Woolven UFO, THIN LIZZY, MAGNUM etc.), he released his first “Project I” in 1994. The release met with warm critical success, so this encouraged Aldo to pursue his musical work and to bring it to the next level.
So for “Project II” Aldo enlisted the services of extraordinary vocalist Tony Martin (ex BLACK SABBATH) and gave birth to a legendary album that still today is an highly sought collectors item for all fans of epic and heavy-tinged Hard Rock.
Seven years later, Aldo is now back with the third chapter of his Project. “My way of writing and producing the songs needs a lot of time”, he says, “One could say I am a perfectionist, but when I have musical ideas for my guitar, I often have the other guys working with their own inputs: Also I need to have Tony Martin to work on the lyrics at the end, so this takes away a lot of time”.
But Aldo can guarantee that: “Project III continues the line of Project II , musically and I' m sure that who loved my 2nd work will appreciate the 3rd in the same way and more, since the production work is a lot improved”. The sound of Giuntini’s records is a combination of “the warmth and the power of BLACK SABBATH and DIO with the "nervous" and energetic sound of LOUDNESS, the Japanese metal heroes!”, while Giuntini’s guitar playing is mainly influenced by Akira Takasaki, Vivian Campbell, Edward Van Halen, Jake E. Lee, John Norum and, of course Malmsteen.
Handling all vocals once again on “Project III” is none other than Tony Martin, with the help of Ezio Secomandi (on drums), Dario Patti (on keyboards) and Fulvio Gaslini (on bass). “I wanted to have Tony again” explains Aldo, “because he is my favourite voice and I think that the blend of our stiles is just perfect!”
GIUNTINI PROJECT III shall feature the following songs:
Gold Digger
Not Connected
Que Es La Vida
Early Warning
Fool Paradise
Tutmosis IV – Tarantula (Instrumental)
Anno Mundi (The Vision)
Disfunctional Kid
Mourning Star
Trouble Just Keeps Coming
The Closest Thing To Heaven
Memories In The Sand (Instrumental)
Tarot Warrior
“I am particularly proud of what I consider my best song ever “Que Es La Vida” and of my most challenging instrumental “Memories In The Sand”. I think this one shows a different side of my guitar playing which I hope the fans will be able to enjoy” – concludes Aldo.
GIUNTINI PROJECT III was produced by Dario Mollo and will be released in Japan on Marquee / Avalon in April 06.