Italian Progressive/Cinematic Instrumental duo Gotho has premiered a new single, “Second Fight In Planet Disco Dance,” taken from their upcoming Sci-fi concept album “Gothron Versus Fartark.” The band’s sophomore studio offering will bereleasedthrough exploratory label Supernatural Cat, operated by members of Ufomammut and the Malleus Rock Art Lab collective, on November 15, 2024.
Gotho comments, “It’s the second time Gothron and Fartark meet and fight, and this time Gothron will have his revenge. Second Fight In Planet Disco Dance starts with an intricate section of unisons and polyrhythms that after a while becomes the base of an epic-space mood theme, which is destroyed and rebuilt all along the track, passing through metal, disco dance and prog rock.”
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Gotho is an instrumental duo formed in the Summer of 2020 by Fabio Cuomo (Elder, Eremite, Liquido Di Morte) on synthesizers and electric piano and Andrea Peracchia (Tons, Dogs For Breakfast, Slaiver) on drums. The band became instantly recognizable for their ability to explore an incredibly wide range of musical genres, defying any attempt at categorization.
“Gothron Versus Fartark” further pushes the boundaries of the duo’s creativity, taking them into new, imaginative, and experimental sonic territories. Set in a Sci-fi context, the album narrates an epic battle between two robotic entities, Gothron and Fartark, fighting for the survival of their respective worlds and control of the Logtark world. Through a series of trials and challenges, Gothron, the saga’s protagonist, ultimately defeats Fartark, preventing the destruction of the universe.
Musically, the album stands out for its use of synthesizers, electric piano, trumpet, drums, and featuring prominent use of the vocoder, masterfully woven together to create an immersive, cinematic soundscape. Spanning a wide range of genres, including Progressive Rock, Metal, Jazz, Disco, Psychedelia, Post-Rock and Classical Music, making it impossible to categorize within a single genre, “Gothron Versus Fartark” is a unique musical experience that defies conventions and pushes the boundaries of sonic storytelling.
The albumwas recorded by Danilo Battocchio at El Fish Studio, mixed by Danilo Battocchio at Deepest Sea Studio (Hierophant, Tons, Tutti), mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Obituary, Nails, The Armed) and completed with cover art by the Malleus Rock Art Lab. Fans of Psychedelic and cinematic artists Zombi, Goblin, Fabio Frizzi, Genghis Tron, John Carpenter, Anima Morte, Vangelis and Zu should not miss Gotho!
Supernatural Cat will release “Gothron Versus Fartark“ on LP, CD, and digital platforms on November 15th. Find preorders at the label webshop and Bandcamp
Gotho are an instrumental duo consisting of Fabio Cuomo (Elder, Eremite, Liquido Di Morte) on synthesisers and electric piano and Andrea Peracchia (Tons, Dogs for Breakfast, Slaiver) on drums. Synthesisers, electric piano and drums are the only instruments (no bases, loops or overdubs). The presence of Progressive Rock, Metal, Jazz, Disco Music, Psychedelia, Post-Rock, Classical makes it impossible to identify with a single genre. In 2022 they debuted with the album “MindBowling” (Cave Canem DIY/Controcanti Productions). “Gothron Versus Fartark” (2024, Supernatural Cat Records) is the band’s new album.
Tracklist:
01. Gothron Ars, Gothron Ars Eem (Gothron Rise, Gothron Rise Now!) 04:39
02. Crossing The Wormhole
03. First Fight in Planet Disco Dance 04:21
04. Mystical Training In Bothron Lamarovna’s Cave
05. Invocation For Gothron’s Re-Birth
06. Second Fight in Planet Disco Dance
07. Celebration Of Gothron’s Victory Playing The Stardust Bells
08. Celebration Of Gothron’s Power Playing The Space-Noir-Trumpet
09. Re-Crossing The Wormhole Using A Little Quantic Drum
10. Gothron Armsten! ( Let’s Bow To Gothron’s Power!)
