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Goblin

Musical Group
Foritalian prog fans, soundtrack collectors, and horror-cinema devotees
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The Profile

Goblin are an Italian progressive rock group formed in 1975, renowned for atmospheric film scores and dark, hypnotic instrumentals. They achieved international fame scoring Dario Argento’s Profondo rosso and Suspiria, and George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, alongside non-soundtrack releases like Roller.

Key members across eras include Claudio Simonetti (keyboards), Massimo Morante (guitar), Fabio Pignatelli (bass), Agostino Marangolo (drums), and Maurizio Guarini (keyboards). Noted collaborations: Dario Argento (Profondo rosso, Suspiria) and George A. Romero (Dawn of the Dead). Non-soundtrack highlights include Roller (1976) and Il fantastico viaggio del "bagarozzo" Mark (1978).

Italian prog outfit Goblin are celebrated for their dark, hypnotic film scores and non-soundtrack gems. Reviews spotlight landmark collaborations with Dario Argento (Profondo rosso, Suspiria) and George A. Romero (Zombi/Dawn of the Dead), plus the freer prog of Roller and the concept album Il fantastico viaggio del "bagarozzo" Mark. Expect gothic organs, odd meters, and enduring cult appeal.

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