Exedra

The Profile

Exedra is an Apulian progressive rock project formed in 2005. The lineup cited includes G. Prete (vocals), L. Orlando (bass), M. Memmola (keyboards), A. Rapisardo (drums) and M. Capone (guitar), with a noted solo by former guitarist M. Le Grazie on Fenice EP. They perform Italian-language originals and prog reinterpretations, with influences spanning Dream Theater, Metallica, ’70s prog, and Italian songwriters.

Information sourced from a DeBaser review (2010) by Gallagher87: origin in Apulia, start in 2005, Italian-language vocals, cited members (G. Prete, L. Orlando, M. Memmola, A. Rapisardo, M. Capone; former guitarist M. Le Grazie), influences (Dream Theater, Metallica, ’70s prog, Italian cantautori), and focus on the Fenice EP.

One review praises Exedra’s Fenice EP as engaging and effective prog-rock with Italian-language vocals. Influences cited include Dream Theater, Metallica, ’70s prog, and Italian cantautori. Highlights mentioned: the title track, the extended Venga il tuo Regno, and the energy of Siddharta, plus a prog take on I Giardini di Marzo. The review rates it 4/5.