Tre Allegri Ragazzi Morti

Known for their rousing costumed live performances and stripped-down rock sound, Tre Allegri Ragazzi Morti have been a mainstay on the Italian punk scene since 1994. Led by celebrated cartoonist Davide Toffolo, the band also features drummer Luca Masseroni and bassist Enrico Molteni. In 1997 the band released its first full-length record, Piccolo Intervento a Vivo. Mostri e Normali arrived on BMG Ricordi in 1999, but the 2000 EP Il Principe en Bicicletta was issued on the band's own La Tempesta label. Released in 2001, Testa Indipendente featured one of the group's better-known singles, "Ogni Adolescenza." The band's career continued in subsequent years with a prolific recording schedule and headlining South American tour. Eighth album Nel Giardino dei Fantasmi was released in December 2012. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez