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Area

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Italian avant‑garde/progressive group formed in the early 1970s, known for combining free jazz, progressive rock, ethnic influences and radical vocal experimentation led by Demetrio Stratos.

Formed in the early 1970s; core members and contributors cited in reviews include Demetrio Stratos (vocals), Patrizio Fariselli (keyboards), Giulio Capiozzo (drums), Paolo Tofani (guitar/electronics), Ares Tavolazzi (bass) and Patrick Djivas; Gianni Sassi acted as producer/lyricist. Demetrio Stratos died June 13, 1979. The band released seminal albums such as Arbeit macht frei (1973), Caution Radiation Area (1974), Crac! (1975) and Maledetti (1976); Event '76 documents an experimental concert. The group reunited for performances and releases decades later (reunion activity and live dates are discussed in reviews, including shows in the 2010s).

Reviews consistently praise Area's 1970s records and live work for radical experimentation, political engagement and Demetrio Stratos's singular vocal technique. Key albums repeatedly highlighted are Arbeit macht frei, Caution Radiation Area and Maledetti. Live recordings and reunion performances show enduring influence and continued interest.

For:Fans of experimental/progressive music, students of vocal technique, listeners interested in politically engaged 1970s Italian avant‑garde.

 never has an debut been so daring and courageous, and no one else will ever manage to attract so much attention and deliver a masterpiece like this on the first try

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 Demetrio Stratos is and will remain the singer with the greatest vocal gifts of all time.

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 Playing with the world by tearing it to pieces. Children whom the sun has already aged

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