Generation.On.Dope

Formed in Varese in 2008, Generation.On.Dope is an Italian four-piece alternative rock band known for blending melodic passages with aggressive, hardcore/metal-tinged moments; Simone Zuccarini is noted as the vocalist on Ghosts.

Self-titled debut released by Bagana Records; Ghosts released by British label Futurebeat; Ghosts includes a cover of The Cure's "Burn"; shared the stage with Papa Roach in 2011 in Warsaw.

Generation.On.Dope's 2012 album Ghosts is a melodic yet aggressive alternative rock record that mixes elegant passages with hardcore/metal moments. The album includes a bold cover of The Cure's "Burn" and contains potential highlights like "Am I The Sun?". Vocals and artwork receive measured criticism amid generally positive appraisal.

For:Fans of alternative rock with a taste for melodic songwriting and occasional hardcore/metal intensity; listeners of Papa Roach and early Foo Fighters.