Biografie van Mastercastle
Mastercastle is the new band from Labyrinth guitarist Pier Gonella and sees the introduction of powerful female vocalist Giorgia Gueglio to the scene. Mastercastles debut album The Phoenix is a potent slice of metal with neo-classical and traditional metal influences within its ten songs. The guitar work of Pier is sure to please fans of the likes of Yngwie Malmsteen, with its strong riffs and explosive lead work. Giorgia Gueglio vocals are equal to task of matching Gonellas guitar work with their great power and soaring qualities and also serve in giving Mastercastle their own unique sound. Mastercastle are completed by the rhythm section of bassist Steve Vawamas and guest drummer Alessandro Bissa aka Bix (Vision Divine) who combine to create a solid backdrop for all tracks.
The lyrics for the album by Giorgia Gueglio are mostly influenced by human nature as well as forgotten tales and events. For example the song Greed Blade tells about the disaster of Vajont, a dam on the Italian alps that after a landslide, created a giant wave that destroyed towns and villages and villages in the valley. The title track The Phoenix tells a story human nature that need to be as strong as the phoenix, the legendary bird that dies and is born again on his ashes. The song Princess Of Love is a mystical tale about the magic presence of a clan of witches dancing in the forest.
Mastercastle were born in January 2008 as a project of the guitar player Pier Gonella (also know for playing in big Italian bands as Labyrinth Necrodeath and Odyssea) together with the singer Gio




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