La maschera di cera

The Profile

Italian progressive rock band from Genoa formed in 2001 around bassist/composer Fabio Zuffanti. Known for 70s-rooted analog keyboards (Mellotron, Moog, Hammond), powerful vocals by Alessandro Corvaglia, and suites that often favor distorted bass over electric guitar. Albums include La maschera di cera, Il grande labirinto, LuxAde, Petali di fuoco, Le porte del domani, and S.E.I.

Core early lineup highlighted in reviews: Fabio Zuffanti (bass, compositions), Agostino Macor (keyboards), Alessandro Corvaglia (vocals), Andrea Monetti (flute), Marco Cavani (drums). LuxAde was produced by Franz Di Cioccio (PFM). The band has performed in Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, and Spain. Le porte del domani is presented as a sequel/alternative ending to Le Orme’s Felona e Sorona.

Reviews portray La Maschera di Cera as a leading light of the Italian prog revival, steeped in 70s sounds and analog keys. The self-titled debut and Il grande labirinto earn high praise for sincerity and compositional strength, with bass often replacing electric guitars. LuxAde gains a production boost from PFM’s Franz Di Cioccio, while Le porte del domani is a bold, well-received sequel to Le Orme’s Felona e Sorona. Live acclaim across Europe underscores their status.