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ALBERTO RIGONI & MICHAEL MANRING Announce Legendary Bassist STUART HAMM as Third Bassist on Upcoming Album: Dystopia

Posted in bass, bass guitar, bass guitar players, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Above: Stuart Hamm. Photos provided by featured artists.

Celebrated Italian bassist, composer, and producer ALBERTO RIGONI, together with world-renowned virtuoso MICHAEL MANRING, proudly announce the addition of STUART HAMM to their upcoming instrumental progressive rock/ambient album Dystopia. With Hamm joining the lineup alongside drummer David Menoudakis, the project’s powerful ensemble is now almost complete. A famous drummer will be announced soon as special guest!

A pioneer of modern electric bass, Stuart Hamm has redefined the boundaries of the instrument through his visionary solo albums and collaborations with icons such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Frank Gambale. His signature blend of technical brilliance, melodic sensibility, and fearless experimentation adds a new dimension to Dystopia, enriching its sonic architecture with depth and intensity.

Above: Alberto Rigoni. Photos provided by featured artists.

“When Alberto and Michael invited me to be part of Dystopia, I immediately felt the creative spark,” says Stuart Hamm. “The concept of three distinct bass voices blending and contrasting within the same musical vision is incredibly exciting. Each of us brings our own tone, feel, and emotion. It’s like a dialogue between different worlds of bass.”

The interplay among Rigoni, Manring, and Hamm highlights their unique sonic personalities, from ambient and melodic passages to aggressive and experimental textures. The album promises an immersive listening experience that showcases the expressive range of the instrument like never before.

Above: Michael Manring. Photos provided by featured artists.

The full album Dystopia is scheduled for release in the early months of next year.

Fans can already pre-order the digital edition via Bandcamp at:
http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com

A Digipack CD edition will be produced, and limited vinyl versions are also being considered. Rigoni is currently in discussions with several international record labels for the release of this new album.

Are you ready to face a new prog experience?

More on MICHAEL MANRING

https://www.instagram.com/michael_manring and https://www.facebook.com/michaelmanring

More information on ALBERTO RIGONI

www.facebook.com/albertorigonimusic | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni

Source: Split Screen PR

On This Day In METAL History – December 14th… And A METAL Birthday Salute To Cliff Williams!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, movies, Music, music news, rock music with tags , , , , , , on December 14, 2014 by Metal Odyssey

Styx - Lady - Demonstration Single - 1973 - promo pic

On December 14th, 1974Styx re-released their song Lady, becoming their first top ten hit in the United States, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart. Lady is originally featured on the second studio album from Styx, released in 1973: Styx II.

Dune - promo movie poster pic - #1984D

On this day in 1984 – Written and directed by David Lynch, the epic Science Fiction film Dune released to wide-screen theaters, via Universal. The cast included: Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, Brad Dourif and José Ferrer. The executive producer was Dino De LaurentiisGordon Matthew Thomas Sumner aka Sting also starred in Dune.

Robert Plant - Now And Zen - promo album cover pic - #1988RP

On December 14th, 1988Robert Plant performed live at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts were the opening band. Whoa! Robert Plant was touring in support of his fourth solo studio album, released in 1988: Now And Zen.

Ozzy Osbourne - Kelly Osbourne - Changes - promo single cover sleeve - #19933

On this day in 2003Ozzy Osbourne reached the top of the UK Singles Chart for the first time, with a cover of Black Sabbath’s song Changes. This song was re-recorded as a duet with his daughter Kelly Osbourne.

Happy Birthday - promo banner - #2014BD

Cliff Williams - ACDC - bass player magazine - promo cover - May 1996

Above: Bass Player Magazine – USA – May 1996

CLIFF WILLIAMS

Born on December 14th, 1949 in England was Cliff Williams. Happy Rockin’ birthday, Cliff! Yeah, man! Cliff Williams is universally known as a current/long-time member, bassist and backing vocalist for the iconic AC/DC.

ACDC - powerage - 1978 - promo album cover pic - #33

The first AC/DC studio album Cliff Williams performed on was 1978’s Powerage; the rest is incredible AC/DC history! AC/DC were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, back in 2003. Metal be thy name!

ACDC - Rock Or Bust - promo album cover pic - 2014 - #12

The brand new studio album from AC/DC, Rock Or Bust, was released on December 2nd, 2014. Yes, this new AC/DC album kicks Heavy Rockin’ ass. ‘Nuff said.

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Stone - 2011 Photo #1

LONG LIVE METAL.

LONG LIVE THE ROOTS & FAMILY TREE OF METAL.

Stone.