Pulse Ultra
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Montreal , Canada |
| Products | Music albums |
Pulse Ultra was an alternative metal group originating from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, active between 1997 and 2004. Their sole album under a major label, Headspace, was issued by Atlantic Records in 2002.
Formation and early period (1997–2000)
The band began in 1997 under the name Head Space, founded by guitarist Dominic Cifarelli and bassist Jeff Feldman. That same year, drummer Maxx Zinno joined the lineup. Initially, Claudio Dongarra handled vocal duties until 1999 when Zo Vizza took over as lead singer and the group adopted the name Pulse Ultra. According to Cifarelli, the new name symbolizes an intensified and elevated state of existence.
Their significant breakthrough occurred in 2000 after establishing a connection with Taproot, who facilitated their signing with Atlantic Records through Velvet Hammer management.
Major label release and dissolution (2001–2004)
Following a year dedicated to composing new material, Pulse Ultra launched Headspace on July 16, 2002, subsequently participating in the Ozzfest tour during that year. Despite the increased visibility, the album did not attain widespread commercial success. In early 2004, while developing a second album, the band's contract was terminated due to poor sales amid AOL Time Warner's merger with Atlantic Records.
By mid-2004, internal conflicts involving vocalist Zo Vizza led the band to seek a replacement singer. Although auditions featured candidates such as Lukas Rossi, Pulse Ultra ultimately disbanded soon thereafter. The members embarked on separate endeavors: Cifarelli released solo projects and currently plays bass for Scars on Broadway; Feldman became part of electronic ensemble Elsiane and composes for soundtracks and Hallway Memoirs; Zinno performed drums with indie group Run.
Their track "Build Your Cages" was included on the soundtrack for the 2002 EA Games title Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2.
Members
- Zo Vizza – lead vocals
- Dominic Cifarelli – guitar (The Chronicles of Israfel, former member of Scars on Broadway)
- Jeff Feldman – bass guitar
- Maxx Zinno – drums
Discography
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Headspace
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