Steve Sylvester

The Profile

Steve Sylvester is an Italian singer best known as the vocalist and founding member of Death SS and for his solo albums Free Man (1993) and Mad Messiah (1998). His solo work draws on seventies hard rock, doom and glam influences.

Vocalist and founding member of the cult Italian horror-metal band Death SS (active from 1977). Solo albums discussed in the reviews: Free Man (1993) and Mad Messiah (1998). Collaborated with Paul Chain and with various musicians from Death SS; solo work emphasizes seventies hard rock, doom riffs and glam/street-rock influences, per the provided reviews.

Two DeBaser reviews (by mementomori) cover Steve Sylvester's solo work, focusing on Free Man (1993) and Mad Messiah (1998). The reviews praise musicianship, vintage seventies influences and collaborations (notably Paul Chain), while noting a lack of daring moments. Recommended for Death SS fans and followers of Italian horror/heavy rock.