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Metamorfosi

Musical Group

Roman progressive-rock band formed in 1970, best known for the 1973 concept album Inferno (Vedette) and the 2004 album Paradiso. Their work adapts Dantean themes and mixes solemn keyboards with literary lyrics.

Formed in 1970 in Rome. Key figures in reviews: Davide "Jimmy" Spitalieri (voice, flute) and Enrico Olivieri (keyboards). Original lineup also included Roberto Turbitosi (bass/guitar) and Gianluca Herygers (drums). Inferno released in 1973 on Vedette. Band disbanded after the 1970s and reformed around 1995; Paradiso released in 2004. Concept albums draw on Dante's Divine Comedy and contemporary social themes.

Roman progressive-rock ensemble noted for the 1973 concept album Inferno and the 2004 continuation Paradiso. Reviews highlight strong keyboards, literary ambition (Dante) and atmospheric arrangements. Generally praised as a cornerstone of Italian prog, with some remarks on occasional naiveté.

For:Fans of Italian progressive rock, listeners who like literary/concept albums and dramatic keyboard-driven music.

 Not many are aware that in 1973, a Roman Progressive Rock Group made a Rock adaptation of Dante's "Inferno"; this group is called Metamorfosi, centered around the two musicians Davide "Jimmy" Spitalieri (Composer, Voice, and Flute) and Enrico Olivieri (Composer and Keyboards).

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 Inferno is their second album and was released in 1973 by the record label Vedette.

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 ....and so it was that we once again saw the stars.

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