Zeus! (with an exclamation mark) is an Italian progressive-

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, supergroup duo formed in 2010 in

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Biography

The band began as a collaboration between Luca Cavina, bassist of Calibro 35, and Paolo Mongardi, former drummer of

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. In 2010 they released their first self-titled studio album, (involving the labels Bar la Muerte, Shove Records, Escape from Today) almost entirely instrumental, fusing hard sounds to complex lines of composition. During the years 2009 to 2012 did many concerts around Italy, but also in Germany and France, dividing his time between commitments with their original groups.Intervista agli Zeus! – magmusic.it
/ref> In May 2011 was published the first official videoclip of the band, by the song Grindmaster Flesh, from the album Zeus!. The project is also a strong characterization ironic and irreverent, also reflected by the titles of the songs, and the band's description on the Escape From Today website:

Personnel

* Luca Cavina ( Calibro 35) – bass guitar, voice * Paolo Mongardi (former member of

) – drums

Discography

* 2010 – '' Zeus!'' ( Smartz Records,

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, SHOVE, Escape From Today, Offset) * 2013 – ''

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'' ( Santeria, Tannen Records, Offset) * 2015 – '' Motomonotono'' (Three One G Records, Tannen Records, Sangue Dischi)

The ''Zeus!'' album

The album is almost entirely

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, blending hard sounds with complex progressive compositions; In some songs there is the participation of Enrico Gabrielli of Calibro 35, the group in which plays Luca Cavina.Intervista – ZEUS! , OnDetour – Magazine di Video,Foto,Interviste della tua musica live. Siamo dove tu vorresti
/ref> In May 2011 was published the first official

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of the band, of the song ''Grindmaster Flesh''.

Track listing

# Suckertorte # Grindmaster Flesh # Koprofiev # Giacomo Leopardi # Steve Sylvester Saves # Ate U # Turbo Pascal # Cowboia # Golden Metal Shower

References