Finisterre

The Profile

Finisterre are a Genoa-based Italian progressive rock group formed in the early 1990s. After 70s-influenced beginnings, they embraced jazz, electronic and ambient colors on In ogni luogo (1999, Iridea Records) and refined a classic/modern prog fusion on La meccanica naturale (2004, Immaginifica; produced by Franz Di Cioccio). The band disbanded after 2004; members later formed Rohmer (2008).

Italian prog band from Genoa led by bassist-composer Fabio Zuffanti; key members across albums include Stefano Marelli (guitar/vocals), Boris Valle (piano/keyboards), Agostino Macor (keyboards), Salvatore Camilleri (drums) and Michele Cavani (drums). Releases include In limine (1996), In ogni luogo (1999, Iridea Records) and La meccanica naturale (2004, Immaginifica; prod. Franz Di Cioccio). Disbanded after 2004; Zuffanti and others later formed Rohmer (2008).

Genoa’s Finisterre are profiled across three reviews charting their move from Mediterranean, 70s-tinged prog (In limine) to jazz/electronic-inflected textures (In ogni luogo) and a refined fusion of classic prog with modern rock (La meccanica naturale, 2004). Credits highlight Iridea Records and Immaginifica with production by Franz Di Cioccio. The band disbanded after 2004; members later formed Rohmer (2008).