Leo Nero

The Profile

Leo Nero is the solo alias of Gianni Leone, the Italian keyboardist and voice behind Il Balletto di Bronzo. With Monitor he pivoted from Italian progressive rock toward a colder, synth-driven new wave/electronic approach.

Gianni Leone (Italian), former driving force of Il Balletto di Bronzo, adopted the name Leo Nero and released Monitor, marked by drum machines, synthesizers, and a stark break from classic prog.

A single review explores Leo Nero’s Monitor as a decisive break from Italian prog into cold, synth-driven terrain. It contrasts the more song-like side A (with the Optical Band) and the stark, obsessive side B. The piece frames Leo Nero (Gianni Leone of Il Balletto di Bronzo) as pushing beyond genre comfort, embracing drum machines and unsettling atmospheres. Overall verdict: edgy, courageous, and ahead of its time.