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The brothers Chris and Fabian "Master" Bianco, young parties calling from Milan to Rome eager to start a rock band.
After various adventures with a band called Trancefusion in 1979 they changed their name into THE RAFF , and comes after some gigs a contract with EMI. the band enters the studio and recorded four pieces, mixed by Alberto Radius, ... .. the songs will never be published because the band is not a fair agreement with the label.
The Raff is the dive in to play anywhere, with their energy will open Iron Maiden and the Ian Gillan Band italian tour dates, earning plaudits from the Italian press, Clive Wisbey, young British guitarist is the new ace in the hole the band.
The group continues to gather support from all lovers of the metal. Following this triumph, can affect an entire album( titled "Gates Of Fortune",1981) for Steve King Records, independent label from Rome. During the recording of the bass takes over Bruno Vagnarelli (Metal Force, another historic Roman band), even stronger in the songwriting and arrangements. The record is mixed in London by former Iron Maiden Paul Di'Anno, but unfortunately this does not work see the light causing the failure label. It is only around a few demos.
Our record "The Trust" for the compilation Metal Italy where appears as guest Dave Sumner (Primitives, Camel, Mad Dogs).
In 1984, Raff self produced and recorded a EP containing four songs that are published and distributed by a small Roman label. The disc has a precarious distribution and unfortunately fail to notice outside the Roman walls. Chris, meanwhile produces Bloody Riot, great punk band from Rome, and Fabiano plays drums for them and other groups, such as Raw Power, who decide to bring both brothers in the U.S. Bianco toured with them instead of two elements the band. During the tour will also perform songs by The Raff.
After the experiences with Raw Power, January 28, 1988 at the Piper in Rome, in front of over 1000 people The Raff Chris on vocals, guitar Fausto Bruno on bass and Fabian on drums, gave their farewell concert.
But in 2000 the band meets in occasional exhibitions and the will of rock by the band is even stronger...the history continues...

Gates Of Fortune
is the first full length by The Raff, unreleased and recorded in 1981.
Lineup:
Chris Bianco - Vocals
Fausto Donato - Guitar
Brian Vignarelli - Bass
Master Bianco - Drums
Tracklist

1. Gates Of Fortune
2. Dreamer
3. Totenkopfer Band
4. Running Like Hell
5. Signal From Hell
6. Nightcaller
7. I Trust
8. Rafforce Commando
9. Rock Power
10. Amen

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#Italiano
Ciao metal maniax!! benvenuti nell'unico blog dedicato interamente al metal italiano anni 80.. stiamo cercando di ripercorrere e rimettere in luce il periodo d'oro della scena metal italiana, tracciando tutto il periodo che va dal 1979 al 1992 circa. Cio' che proponiamo è fatto con totale devozione e piena passione verso cio' che è stato ingiustamente dimenticato dalla stessa audience italiana, e cio' che i giovani metalheads ( e non ) spesso non conoscono. Per idee,contributi o solo per insulti vari, contattateci. siamo anche su facebook.
#English
Hey Kids!!! Welcome to the newest and possibly ONLY blog entirely dedicated to the 80's italian heavy metal, that will trace around the period 1979 to 1992 .. IE the golden age of Italian Heavy Metal .. This blog is made with full passion and total dedication to a very forgotten scene who dominated italy more than 20 years ago.. truly forgotten by the actual italian audience, mostly. so, if you want to contribute with ideas,or just to complain, please contact us.you can find us also on facebook.

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