Negazione
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Defunct | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Turin , Italy |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Negazione was an influential hardcore punk ensemble originating from Turin, Italy, with an active period spanning from 1983 until 1992. They played a significant role within the Italian hardcore punk movement, sharing prominence with contemporaries such as Raw Power and Wretched. Their concluding live appearance occurred at the 1992 edition of the Monsters of Rock festival.
Marco Mathieu (1964–2021), who served as the band's bassist, died on 24 December 2021. He had been in a coma since 2017 following a stroke.
Band members
The principal lineup consisted of:
- Guido Sassola, known as "Zazzo" – vocals
- Roberto Farano, nicknamed "Tax" – guitar
- Marco Mathieu – bass guitar
The drummer position saw multiple changes over time, including:
- Orlando Furioso
- Michele D'Alessio
- Roberto Vernetti – utilized a drum machine
- Fabrizio Fiegl (deceased in 2011)
- Rowdy James
- Stefano Bonanni, referred to as "Bone"
- Elvin Betty
- Giovanni Pellino ("Jeff"), who later adopted the stage name "Neffa" and pursued a career in funk-pop music
- Massimo Ferrusi
Studio albums
- Mucchio selvaggio (1984) – a split cassette shared with Declino
- Lo spirito continua... (1986)
- Little Dreamer (1988)
- 100% (1990)
EPs
- Tutti pazzi (1985)
- Condannati a morte nel vostro quieto vivere (1985)
- ...nightmare (1987)
- Behind the Door (1989)
- Sempre in bilico (1989)
Compilation albums
- Wild Bunch: The Early Days (1989)
- TuttiPazzi: Negazione 1983-1992 (2002)
- Il giorno del sole (2012)
- La Nostra Vita (2017)
Singles
- Sempre in bilico (1989)