Italian Progressive/Avant Metal Duo GOTHO Releases “First Fight In Planet Disco Dance”

Italian Progressive/Avant Metal Duo GOTHO Releases “First Fight In Planet Disco Dance” Video; Sci-Fi Concept Album, “Gothron Versus Fartark”, Out On November 15th Via Supernatural Cat!

Decibel Magazine has hosted the exclusive premiere of “First Fight In Planet Disco Dance,” by Italian progressive/cinematic instrumental duo GOTHO. The video precedes the band’s conceptual second album, Gothron Versus Fartark, nearing November release through exploratory label Supernatural Cat, operated by members of Ufomammut and the Malleus Rock Art Lab collective.

Gothron Versus Fartark was recorded by Danilo Battocchio at El Fish Studio, mixed by Danilo Battocchio at Deepest Sea Studio (Hierophant, Tons, Tutti), mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Obituary, Nails, The Armed), and completed with cover art by the Malleus Rock Art Lab. Fans of psychedelic and cinematic artists Zombi, Goblin, Fabio Frizzi, Genghis Tron, John Carpenter, Anima Morte, Vangelis, and Zu should not miss GOTHO!

The video for “First Fight In Planet Disco Dance” was performed live in the studio, yet replicates the studio recording of the song with impeccable accuracy. The track was recorded/filmed live at Blackwave Studio in Genova, engineered, mixed and mastered by Fabio Palombi, the video filmed and edited by Fabio Palombi.

GOTHO reveals, “In ‘First Fight In Planet Disco Dance,’ Gothron and Fartark clash for the first time, with Gothron suffering defeat. The track opens with a slow-paced ‘metal’ section, setting the tension and weight of this epic confrontation. From here, it shifts into a sparse, spacey atmosphere, evoking the barren, alien landscape where the battle takes place. The climax comes with an explosive dive into ‘disco music,’ a surprising and energetic twist that pays homage to the planet hosting the fight, blending the pulse of dance with the epic stakes of the battle.”

GOTHO is an instrumental duo formed in the Summer of 2020 by Fabio Cuomo (Elder, Eremite, Liquido Di Morte) on synthesizers and electric piano and Andrea Peracchia (Tons, Dogs For Breakfast, Slaiver) on drums. The band became instantly recognizable for their ability to explore an incredibly wide range of musical genres, defying any attempt at categorization.

Gothron Versus Fartark further pushes the boundaries of the duo’s creativity, taking them into new, imaginative, and experimental sonic territories. Set in a sci-fi context, the album narrates an epic battle between two robotic entities, Gothron and Fartark, fighting for the survival of their respective worlds and control of the Logtark world. Through a series of trials and challenges, Gothron, the saga’s protagonist, ultimately defeats Fartark, preventing the destruction of the universe.

Musically, the album stands out for its use of synthesizers, electric piano, trumpet, drums, and featuring prominent use of the vocoder, masterfully woven together to create an immersive, cinematic soundscape. Spanning a wide range of genres, including progressive rock, metal, jazz, disco, psychedelia, post-rock, and classical music, making it impossible to categorize within a single genre, Gothron Versus Fartark is a unique musical experience that defies conventions and pushes the boundaries of sonic storytelling.

Supernatural Cat will release Gothron Versus Fartark on LP, CD, and digital platforms on November 15th. Find preorders at the label webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE.