Mangala Vallis

Italian progressive rock group from Reggio Emilia featuring veteran musicians including vocalist Bernardo Lanzetti and drummer Gigi Cavalli Cocchi; known for 2000s-era releases that evoke 1970s prog.

Lycanthrope (reviewed) is presented as a 2005-era concept album, preceded by The Book of Dreams (2002). The band's lineup mentioned in reviews includes Bernardo Lanzetti (vocals), Gigi Cavalli Cocchi (drums), Mirco Consolini (guitar) and Enzo Cattini (keyboards). Guest musician David Jackson (Van der Graaf Generator) appears on Lycanthrope.

DeBaser hosts a positive, detailed review of Mangala Vallis' Lycanthrope highlighting strong '70s prog influences, impressive musicianship and evocative songwriting. The reviewer praises Bernardo Lanzetti's vocals and the 13-minute suite "The Boy That Howls At The Moon." The album is presented as a modern band successfully channeling classic progressive rock.

For:Fans of 1970s-style progressive rock, listeners of Italian prog, followers of Bernardo Lanzetti and vintage mellotron-driven music.