Goad

Goad are an Italian dark/progressive rock group formed in Florence; reviews note formation activity in the late 1970s and first release in 1983. Maurilio Rossi is the project's primary composer, lyricist, singer and multi-instrumentalist, often supported by a small group of collaborators.

The band has a long career with themes drawn from horror and classic literature (Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, John Keats). Releases and labels mentioned in reviews include Black Widow and Mellow Records; recent album Dusketha is available via My Kingdom Music/Bandcamp. Their sound is described as dark, symphonic, melancholic, with use of mellotron and analog production techniques.

Goad is presented in these reviews as a long-running Italian dark/progressive group led by Maurilio Rossi. Their work blends poetry and literature (Keats, Poe, Lovecraft) with symphonic, melancholic arrangements. Recent coverage spotlights the expansive double album Dusketha and confirms the band's cult status within dark prog. Production choices emphasize analog warmth and a vintage listening experience.

For:Fans of literary, dark-tinged progressive rock and listeners who favor vintage, analog-flavored production.