LUCA

LUCA is an Italian solo project in the Progressive Metal/Djent genre, formed by guitarist and bassist Luca Negro (Temperance). The initial idea for the project was conceived during the pandemic, a long period of forced absence from the live scene, which allowed Luca to create his first ideas and gradually accumulate material with a distinct style from all his other musical projects. Azalea is the debut EP, released on July 2, 2024. In this work, LUCA presents himself not only as a bassist but also, for the first time, as a guitarist. The compositions of Azalea are deeply influenced by the sound of bands and artists such as Periphery, Plini, and Tesseract. In these five tracks, LUCA demonstrates his ease with complex guitar and bass rhythms, as well as intricate lead guitar lines, showcasing profound versatility in instrumental performance and remarkable compositional skills. LUCA manages to blend the intricate polyrhythms typical of Djent with the sophisticated melodies of Modern Fusion, creating a unique sonic experience.