Ritmo Tribale

The Profile

Ritmo Tribale are a Milanese rock band that evolved from punk-hardcore into a distinctive crossover of hard rock, funk-metal, and psychedelic ballads. Their classic run spans Kriminale (1989) through Tutti vs Tutti, Mantra and Psycorsonica, with Edda’s voice as a signature; Bahamas (1999) followed with Andrea Scaglia on vocals. A reunion show in 2007 accompanied the best-of Uomini.

Core members cited across reviews include Stefano "Edda" Rampoldi (vocals), Andrea Scaglia (guitar, later vocals), Fabrizio Rioda (guitar), Andrea "Briegel" Filipazzi (bass), Alex Marcheschi (drums) and Talia (keyboards). Influences mentioned: Hüsker Dü, Faith No More, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Living Colour. Noted live staples include "Oceano"; the 2007 reunion supported the double-CD best-of "Uomini".

Milan’s Ritmo Tribale carved a fierce path from punk-hardcore into a muscular crossover of hard rock, funk-metal and psychedelic ballads. Key albums include Tutti vs Tutti, Mantra and Psycorsonica, with Edda’s unmistakable voice as a hallmark. After Edda’s departure post-Psycorsonica, the band issued Bahamas with Scaglia on vocals. A 2007 reunion and best-of “Uomini” kept the flame alive.