Wicked Minds

Italian rock group active since 1987. Evolved from early Bay Area thrash influences to a 1970s-flavored mix of progressive, psychedelic and hard rock. Key characteristics include prominent keyboards/Hammond, flute and extended suite-like compositions. Notable album: Witchflower.

Review notes guitarist Lucio Calegari as a band member. The band's sound on Witchflower is described as influenced by Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Uriah Heep and Blue Oyster Cult; keyboards (Hammond and synths), flute and saxophone are prominently featured.

The available review (5/5) praises Witchflower as a powerful 70s-flavored mix of prog, psych and hard rock. Key elements: Hammond/keys, flute, sax, epic suites and clear influences from classic 70s acts. The reviewer highlights the band's evolution from early thrash to a more timeless, prog-psych sound.

For:Fans of 1970s-influenced progressive, psychedelic and hard rock; listeners who enjoy Hammond-driven arrangements and long, suite-like tracks.