Ritmo Tribale

Milanese rock band formed in the mid-1980s, noted for a progression from punk/hardcore to a crossover sound blending hard rock, funk and psychedelic elements. Key albums include Kriminale (1989), Tutti vs Tutti (1992), Mantra (1994) and Psycorsonica (1995). Vocalist Stefano "Edda" Rampoldi left after Psycorsonica; the band released Bahamas (1999) with Andrea Scaglia on vocals and reunited for concerts in 2007.

Line-up mentioned in reviews includes Stefano "Edda" Rampoldi (vocals, until after Psycorsonica), Andrea Scaglia (guitar, later vocals), Fabrizio Rioda (guitar), Alex Marcheschi (drums), Andrea "Briegel" Filipazzi (bass), keyboardist Talia. Edda later released a solo album (noted in reviews for 2009). The band is frequently described in reviews as influential but underrated in the Italian rock scene.

Ritmo Tribale are a Milanese rock group, formed in the mid-1980s, who evolved from hardcore to a crossover sound mixing hard rock, funk and psychedelic elements. Reviews single out Tutti vs Tutti, Mantra and Psycorsonica as high points and praise Stefano "Edda" Rampoldi's distinctive voice. Edda left after Psycorsonica; the band released Bahamas (1999) with Andrea Scaglia on vocals and reunited for concerts (notably 2007). The discography is viewed fondly and often as underrated.

For:Fans of Italian rock, crossover and 1990s alternative; listeners who appreciate gritty vocals, punk-to-hardrock evolution and underrated classic albums.