Italian Bassist Alberto Rigoni (BAD AS, Bassists Alliance Project, Vivaldi Metal Project) Announces New Solo Album “Odd Times”, Feat. Drummer Marco Minneman, Guitarist TBA

 Posted by on January 15, 2020 at 22:34  No Responses »
Jan 152020
 

talian bass master and composer Alberto Rigoni (solo, BAD AS, Bassists Alliance Project, Vivaldi Metal Project, The Italians, Kim Bingham) has just announced a new solo album, “Odd Times”, featuring drummer Marco Minnemann and a guitarist who will be announced soon. Furthermore, Rigoni has launched the fundraising campaign for the album, get more information here.

Rigoni, about the new solo album:

“Dear friends,
first of all, I wish you and your families a great 2020 (a bit in late!)!
After a mystic music crisis…. at the end I’ve decided to start composing a new progressive solo album (the 9th). It will be called “Odd Times” and that says all.. also because it will feature the legendary monster drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats) again. It will be a trio so there will be also a guitarist that I will announce soon. Thanks a lot to who will support my music! Love and prog on!
Sincerely yours,
Alberto”

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Italian Bassist ‘Alberto Rigoni’ Announces New Album “Prog Injection” Feat. Drummer Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert, Glenn Hughes)

 Posted by on April 26, 2019 at 19:22  No Responses »
Apr 262019
 

After the release of seven solo albums between 2008 and 2018, Italian bassist and composer Alberto Rigoni (soloist, Bad As band, co-producer of Vivaldi Metal Project, founder of Bassists Alliance Project, ex Twinspirits) is now going to release “Prog Injection”, an instrumental heavy progressive album which features worldwide known drummer Thomas Lang (Peter Gabriel, Paul Gilbert, Glenn Hughes etc.) and Alessandro Bertoni on keyboards (Ric Fierabracci, Craig Blundell, Brett Garsed etc.)

Alberto: “Again … I tried to bring my composition and bass to another level and, together with Thomas’ drumming and Alessandro’s keys, I think (and hope) we created a unique sound that I would call heavy prog!”

Thomas Lang: “This album is a gritty, riff-heavy and progressive instrumental album that draws inspiration both from classic 70’s Prog and 21st century Rock and Metal music. Continue reading »

‘Alberto Rigoni’ Announces New Prog Solo Album Feat. Drummer ‘Marco Minnemann’ (Video Teaser Available)

 Posted by on February 23, 2018 at 19:52  No Responses »
Feb 232018
 

After the release of “Duality” album in September 2017, Italian prog rock bassist & composer Alberto Rigoni (solo, co-producer of Vivaldi Metal Project, Kim Bingham etc.) announces that he is now working on a new prog rock ambient solo album which will feature worldwide known natural born drummer Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Paul Gilbert, etc.).

“The composition and production of this new album will be quite challenging. The album will consist in a 33 mins track divided in 6 chapters and it will be just basses and drums. I always dreamed to compose something like this and together with Marco Minnemann we creating something quite interesting (at least we hope!)!! ” – Alberto Rigoni Continue reading »

‘Bassists Alliance Project’ Drops Debut Album “Crush” (Feat. Alberto Rigoni of Vivaldi Metal Project & Jeff Hughell of Six Feet Under)

 Posted by on December 14, 2017 at 20:17  No Responses »
Dec 142017
 

Bassists Alliance Project announces the release of “Crush” this Friday, December 15. The album is a genre-busting debut record that showcases the versatility of the bass guitar and the professionals who have honed their craft for years. From prog metal to funk and experimental, the 10 original instrumentals on “Crush” give listeners with varied musical tastes plenty to digest, from rock-steady riffs and intriguing grooves to mind-bending solos and intense showcases of technique.

Founded by fellow Italian bassist and progressive rock composer Alberto Rigoni (solo, Vivaldi Metal Project, Ardityon, The Italians, etc.), the Bassist Alliance Project is co-leaded and co-produced by seven-string bassist Jeff Hughell, best known as the bassist of Six Feet Under, which recently released their critically acclaimed 12th studio album. A veteran player and solo artist with more than 20 years’ experience, Hughell embarked on a brand-new project that incorporates many influences. Continue reading »

Italian Bassist ‘Alberto Rigoni’ Releases ‘Kyoto’s Gardens’ Video feat. ‘Ryo Okumoto’ (Spock’s Beard, Phil Collins)

 Posted by on October 3, 2017 at 03:46  No Responses »
Oct 032017
 

Italian bassist and composer Alberto Rigoni (solo, BADASS, Vivaldi Metal Project) releases ‘Kyoto’s Gardens’ video feat. Ryo Okumoto (Spock’s Beard, Phil Collins), one of the songs from his brand new album “Duality” which is released on September 20th. On this track Alberto uses the Ibanez Ashula II, hybrid Fretless/Fretted bass which give an unique sound to the song.

The album features a guest appearances of Mattias IA Eklundh, Jonah Weingarten, Mistheria, Frank Caruso & Ryo Okumoto.

The artwork (below) has been designed by well known visual artist Reuben Bhattacharya of Visual Amnesia who has worked with several famous artists. Continue reading »

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