Astarte Syriaca

Astarte Syriaca was born in 2003 with the intention to propose an innovative and eclectic prog-metal sound. The sound of the band is characterized by a metal-progressive style and the drummer Gabriele Valerio (Theatres des Vampires) gives it his good contribution for the time when he collaborates with the band.

In 2005 was filmed by Riccardo Ponis their first videoclip based on the single release "Winged Horses". During the rehearsals for the gig the band begins to plan a new kind of show in which the music is fitted in a multi-artistic context made of theatre, painting, photography and graphic design.

In 2006 the multi-artistic show is repeated at "Stazione Birra" where Astarte Syriaca play also as support of a historical progressive band of the 70's: "Metamorfosi". In the same year, the band takes part in the "Dream Wave Contest" winning the first regional place and the third national place. Third Place also for the "Woodstock in Sabina Festival", then the selection for "Sanremo Rock".

In 2007, Astarte Syriaca begin to record their first LP called "Darkened Light".

Through a succession of live performances in which they decide to make an extract of "Jesus Christ Superstar", grows up the "Jesus Christ Superstar - Opera Prog" project where the desire to realize a show in which the musical component found its widening in a theatrical staging, reaches its ideal shape: the "concert-show". With this new genre, Astarte Syriaca debut and repeat at Stazione Birra and then they move to "Vigano' Theatre" in Rome.

In 2008, Astarte Syriaca write the sound track of "Green" a film written and directed by Carlo Fineschi, with Alessio di Clemente and Marco Venienti. The adventure of Jesus Prog is continuing on the stages all over Italy.

On 17th and 22nd of March Astarte Syriaca together with the director Barbara Alesse and the cast of Jesus Prog will be guests of the programme "Password" on Gold TV, lazio Channel and Roma Sat

In june 2008 “Darkened Light” is released by Lost Sound Records and it's distributed by Self and Plastic Head.

In 2009, Astarte go back to studio to record “Sex de humana natura” and this time they choose Zenith Studio in Lucca. The producer is Frank Andiver (Labyrinth, Wonderland etc.) while the mastering will be done by Finnvox Studiot.

This time, in addition to the cd, the band decided to produce also a short movie about the concept album itself. The short movie is directed by Lucio Basadonne and Massimo Acquaviva and is written by Barbara Alesse.

During the “Sex de humana natura” live show, the short movie is projected while the band is playing, so that songs and story are weaved together giving life to an enthralling plot.