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Gus Defelice (born July 22, 1981) is an Italian progressive metal guitarist, composer, producer, and guitar instructor based in London. Known for his cinematic storytelling and emotionally charged compositions, Defelice is a modern progressive who blends technical proficiency with introspective themes .[1]
Musical Career and Style
[edit]Defelice's music has the guitar as main instrument using atmospheric textures, and dynamic compositions. His style resonates with fans of bands like Opeth, Gojira, and Mastodon, offering a fusion of heavy riffs and ambient soundscapes that delve into themes such as transformation, conflict, and the human condition.[2]
His concept album, The Sound of Inevitability (2025), is a seven-track instrumental exploration of universal themes like time, death, change, entropy, aging, evolution, and conflict. Tracks like "Starlight," "Luring Depths," and "Black Cloud".[3]
Education and Mentorship
[edit]Defelice has been mentored by guitarist Kiko Loureiro (ex-Megadeth, Angra), which has influenced his approach to progressive metal songwriting. This mentorship has helped him refine his technical skills while maintaining authenticity in his musical vision.[4]
- Reborn (2017)
- Forward (2021)
- The Sound of Inevitability (2025)
- ^ "Gus Defelice Delivers A Haunting Journey Through Sound". Elevar Music Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ "Gus Defelice Delivers A Haunting Journey Through Sound". Elevar Music Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ admin (2025-04-21). "Gus Defelice shares a progressive rock odyssey on the immersive concept journey 'The Sound of Inevitability'". Return of Rock. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ Jenna, Tamara (2025-01-30). "Gus Defelice – Starlight: A Progressive Metal Journey of Transformation". TJPL NEWS. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ "Gus Defelice". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
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