{"product_id":"moby-dick-s-t","title":"Moby Dick - s\/t","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoby Dick\u003cbr\u003es\/t\u003cbr\u003e2026 Sommor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian hard-rockers who chased the dream to London in '73 and recorded a full album in the very same studio and with the very same engineer as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLed Zeppelin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Never released at the time, here it is in full hard-rock\/proto-metal glory. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoby Dick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were a fierce, English-singing rock band born in Naples in 1968, driven by zero compromises, and a motto that said it all: \"no drugs, no bullshit -- just music.\" Blending Mediterranean fire with a hard-rock sound deeply inspired by Led Zeppelin, they carved out a reputation on the Italian live circuit before cutting a now-legendary, long-lost album in London in 1973. Formed in the Vomero district of Naples by guitarist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eToni Di Mauro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bassist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnzo Petrone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the band came together with drummer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdriano Assanti\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and, after a relentless search, vocalist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandro Coppola\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Early rehearsals shook the walls of a tiny apartment, while their live shows -- explosive, chaotic -- earned them a cult following across Italy. They tore through clubs and festivals from Naples to Rome, Milan, and the Adriatic coast, known for wild performances, pyrotechnics, and sheer sonic power -- often for little or no pay. Backed by their loyal road manager Bruno and championed by promoter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaurizio Mauri\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Moby Dick built their reputation the hard way: on stage. By 1973, against all odds, they secured a deal to record in London with a top engineer linked to the British rock elite. For the band, it was the dream realized: two intense weeks of rehearsing, refining, and recording their definitive statement. Despite the momentum, the album was never released. Industry hesitation, internal fractures, and shifting fortunes saw the band dissolve shortly after returning to Italy. Members drifted apart, opportunities pulled them in different directions, and the recordings were left behind. Featuring remastered sound from the original master tapes. Includes insert with liner notes and photos. Also includes download card including the full album plus four killer bonus tracks recorded in 1970. RIYL: Led Zeppelin, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep Purple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalletto Di Bronzo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, '70s hard rock, proto-metal, underground European hard-rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyrd Byrd","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl LP","offer_id":48526901477598,"sku":null,"price":31.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/4930\/3006\/files\/SOMM122LP_CU.jpg?v=1785442859","url":"https:\/\/wyrdbyrdypsi.com\/products\/moby-dick-s-t","provider":"Wyrd Byrd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}