Hollowscene

The Profile

Formed in the early '70s as Banauu by guitarist Andrea Massimo and keyboardist Lino Cicala; regrouped in 2016 as Hollowscene. The band produces symphonic progressive rock with literary inspirations and releases including Burial and a self-titled album.

Founding members mentioned in reviews: Andrea Massimo (guitar) and Lino Cicala (keyboards). Regrouped in 2016 and released the album Burial. A later release is dedicated to Shakespeare's Coriolanus and another is the self-titled Hollowscene. Influences cited in reviews: T.S. Eliot (The Waste Land), Edgar Allan Poe. Stylistic comparisons: 1970s Genesis; genre: symphonic progressive rock. Tracks mentioned in reviews: "Welcome To Rome", "A Brave Fellow", mini-suite "Rage & Sorrow", and a cover of Gentle Giant's "The Moon Is Down". Associated label (per review): Black Widow.

Hollowscene are presented as a symphonic progressive rock group with roots in the early 1970s and a regrouping in 2016. Reviewers note strong literary inspirations (Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, Edgar Allan Poe) and clear stylistic homage to 1970s Genesis. Instrumentally skilled and recommended for followers of symphonic prog. Vocals are seen as a relative weakness but the overall album is solid.