Lightning Bolt e Zu

The Profile

Concert pairing of American noise-rock duo Lightning Bolt and Italian experimental band Zu; reviewed at Villa Ada, Rome (4 August 2016).

Lightning Bolt are an American noise rock duo formed in Providence, Rhode Island (publicly known members: Brian Chippendale and Brian Gibson). Zu are an Italian experimental band formed in Rome in 1997. Both groups are known for loud, intense live performances blending noise, improvisation and elements of jazz and rock.

Aleradio recounts a spontaneous evening at Villa Ada (4 Aug 2016) watching Zu and Lightning Bolt. The sets are described as short but hypnotic and trance-inducing, with pronounced sax and frenetic drumming. The reviewer leaves wanting a specific song and links a video that introduced them to the bands.