Two years have passed since the release of “Gravitational Objects of Light, Energy and Mysticism,” the debut album of G.O.L.E.M. During this intense period the band has performed live across Italy and Europe, gracing prestigious stages and sharing the spotlight with some of the best contemporary bands. Moreover, they have developed their distinct sound that blends psychedelia, hard rock, and progressive elements with increasing confidence. With one foot firmly rooted in the early seventies’ underground and the other stepping towards the future, the band—comprising Paolo Apollo Negri (organ and synthesizers), Emil Quattrini (electric pianos and Mellotron), Marco Zammati (electric bass), Francesco Lupi (drums), and Marco Vincini (vocals)—have harnessed their experience to expand and deepen their sonic horizon without losing their essence.

The long instrumental sections, constant attention to melody, intricate arrangements, meticulous sound crafting, profound lyrics, powerful rhythms, and the plethora of vintage instruments remain the pillars of their musical vision. Each of these aspects has been taken to a higher level of care and mastery. This autumn, the group will present their new album, “Gathering Of the Legendary Elephant Monsters,” the second incarnation of the acronym G.O.L.E.M.

“Gathering Of the Legendary Elephant Monsters” is the natural evolution of G.O.L.E.M.‘s musical vision: to modernize the tradition of a glorious past and create an imaginative sound, rich in references yet unique and unmistakable in its authorial traits. The album is based on tons of old organs, synthesizers, and electric pianos, melded into a boiling cauldron of tube amplifiers, aged woods from Ludwig and Rickenbacker, and dusty electric contraptions dreamt up by engineers on acid. Splitting their time between stage and studio, the group has spent the last two years refining their sound, shaping new ideas with the skill and awareness that only experience can bring. A long collective effort, where each member contributed fundamentally to the creative process, resulted in more complex and intricate tracks that both confirm and surpass the group’s characteristic sound, elevating it to a higher level. The richness of the writing, the sophistication of the arrangements, the originality of the sound experiments, the technical prowess of the individuals, and the depth and musicality of the lyrics are the elements that stand out when listening to the six tracks on the new album “Gathering Of the Legendary Elephant Monsters.”