‘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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »

Italian Bassist ‘Alberto Rigoni’ Unveils the Artwork of His Upcoming Solo Album “Duality”, Pre-Order Your Copy Now

 Posted by on July 21, 2017 at 13:33  No Responses »
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Italian bassist and composer Alberto Rigoni (solo, BADASS, Vivaldi Metal Project) unveils the artwork of his upcoming prog/ambient solo album Duality which will be released on September 20th 2017. 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.

Reuben says: “I wanted to bring forth, a modernized approach to the stylings of classic prog rock album art on this release. The painting and the characters depict the theme of the album, which is the synergy and coexistence between Technology and Nature, Machine and Man, Good and Evil, Light and Dark, Dissonance and Harmony and the opposing forces that define human existence on planet Earth!” Continue reading »

‘Alberto Rigoni’ Announces Swedish Guitarist ‘Mattias IA Eklundh’ as Special Guest on His New Solo Album “Duality”

 Posted by on May 29, 2017 at 18:44  No Responses »
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Italian bassist and composer Alberto Rigoni (solo, BADASS, Vivaldi Metal Project, The Italians) has just announced that Swedish guitarist Mattias IA Eklundh (Freak Kitchen) has joined Alberto‘s upcoming BASS solo album “Duality” with a stunning solo that you can hear in the soundcloud player below.

“It’s a big honor to have Mattias in my new album, I’ve been a super fan of his incredible playing since I discovered his band Freak Kitchen many years ago!” – Alberto Rigoni

The new album will be released in September 2017. If you would like to support the fundraising campaign go to: albertorigoni.net/soloEP 20% of the income will be donated to Lega del Filo d’Oro, an Italian association which helps deaf blind children. Continue reading »

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