Standarte

Italian progressive rock band from Tuscany noted for a Hammond- and mellotron-driven hard progressive sound. Key musicians mentioned in the review include Michele Profeti (Hammond), Daniele Caputo (drums, vocals), Stefano Bauer (guitar) and Stefano Gabbani (bass).

Associated with the Italian label Black Widow (mentioned in the review). The self-titled album 'Standarte' is dedicated to Vincent Crane. Later albums mentioned in the review include 'Curses and Invocations' and 'Stimmung'.

A DeBaser review by supersoul praises Standarte's self-titled album for its Hammond- and mellotron-driven hard progressive sound. The reviewer highlights standout tracks such as "Charge of The Light Brigade", "One Strange December" and a version of "In My Time of Dying." Comparisons are made to Atomic Rooster, Quatermass, Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. The review notes later releases "Curses and Invocations" and "Stimmung" in the 1990s.

For:Fans of vintage progressive rock, Hammond and mellotron enthusiasts, collectors of Italian prog