Across five studio albums with his band Romano Nervoso – as exciting an Italian/Belgian gaggle of ne’er-do-wells you’re likely to find – he tore up the European underground Rock scene, full tilt Boogie. After turning up the heat and opening for artists such as Johnny Hallyday, Triggerfinger, The Datsuns, The Sonics, and King Khan & The Shrines, the time has finally come for Taylor to take centre stage with the anticipated arrival of his debut album, “The Last Sicilian Standing.”
In what initially started out life as a Covid-19 side-project, in a mere 72-hours Giac Taylor and sound engineer, Moorad Agjij, captured a prolific outpouring of new material. From behind his drum kit (microphone firmly in hand), Taylor built upon the Classic Rock foundations of his previous Romano Nerovoso album; “From Villarosa To Rotherham.” Making way for more direct and aggressive compositions, songs like “Armchair Warrior” and “May Satan Bless Your Soul” gives listeners a glimpse into his unmistakable love for fuzz and Giallo cinema. Where firebrand guitars, thumping bass and melodic keys hint at the influence of John Carpenter, forcing “The Last Sicilian Standing” to quake under the weight of Heavy Doom riffs, mood swings and an unmistakable lust for life.
Watch the official music video for the track “May Satan Bless Your Soul” through the YouTube player below:
Recorded in just 72 hours, the new album by Giac Taylor, the solo project of Romano Nervoso’s frontman and former drummer of the legendary Hulk, oozes with his love for fuzz and Italian horror films. From Heavy, slow riffs with Doom undertones (“Armchair Warrior,” “May Satan Bless Your Soul“) to synth-laden atmospheres reminiscent of John Carpenter (“Hungry for Love,” “Path of Love“), and nods to his Italian roots (“The Last Sicilian Standing“), Giac Taylor crafts a distinctive Giallo-Stoner identity with this album.
After sharing the stage with acts like Earth, Fuzz, and Triggerfinger, and performing at Antwerp’s Desertfest, Giac Taylor is gearing up for a tour across Belgium and Europe. He will also be opening for the Osees at the Nuits Botaniques Festival in Brussels. The single “Hungry for Love” is already on rotation on Belgian Rock station Class.21.
“The Last Sicilian Standing” is out now via Le Cèpe Records/Monomaniac
Pre-Order here: https://leceperecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-sicilian-standing
Tracklist:
01. Armchair Warrior 03:49
02. Path Of Love 03:13
03. Soldier And Outlaw 05:25
04. The Blame 02:32
05. The Last Sicilian Standing 03:37
06. The Witch 02:44
07. Hungry For Love 03:46
08. May Satan Bless You 04:26
09. The Italian Abduction 09:56
Tour Dates:
16th May – Nuits Botanique (supporting Osees) – Brussels (BE)
30th May – Deux Ours – Moldave (BE)
29th May – Muziekboulevard Festival – Oss (NL)
21st June – Fête de la Musique – Namur (BE)
28th June – Festival K Hot – Flémalles (BE)
4th July – Les Chariots Furieux Festival – Caudry (FR)
5th July – Week-end au Bord de L’eau Festival – Bracquegnies (BE)
23rd August – Brunssum festival (NL)
2nd October – Freak Out – Bologna (IT)
4th October – Joshua Club – Como (IT)