Hungryheart

The Profile

Hungryheart are an Italian AOR/melodic hard rock band from the Lodi area, fronted by vocalist Josh Zighetti and guitarist Mario Percudiani. Their debut Hungryheart (2008) and follow-up One Ticket To Paradise (2010) drew praise for powerful hooks and emotive ballads; the latter features Steve Lozzi (bass) and Paolo Botteschi (drums) and includes a cover of Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror. Their discography also includes Dirty Italian Job.

Italian band from the Lodi area; style: AOR/melodic hard rock; debut: Hungryheart (2008); second album: One Ticket To Paradise (2010); members cited: Josh Zighetti (vocals), Mario Percudiani (guitar), Steve Lozzi (bass), Paolo Botteschi (drums); collaborators: Nicolò Fragile, Alessandro Del Vecchio; notable tracks mentioned: Stand Up, One Ticket To Paradise, Boulevard of Love, Angela, Let Somebody Love You, You Won't Be Alone; includes a cover of Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror; comparisons: REO Speedwagon, Survivor.

Reviews celebrate Hungryheart as a passionate Italian AOR/melodic hard rock band from the Lodi area. The self‑titled debut (2008) is praised for emotive and energetic songwriting and Josh Zighetti’s vocals. One Ticket To Paradise (2010) is hailed as a standout of its year, with hooks like Stand Up and a cover of Man in the Mirror. Lineup cited: Zighetti (vocals), Mario Percudiani (guitars), Steve Lozzi (bass), Paolo Botteschi (drums). Comparisons include REO Speedwagon and Survivor, with collaborations by Nicolò Fragile and Alessandro Del Vecchio noted.