London-based Italian musician Gus Defelice is a thrilling talent in the instrumental music scene, renowned for crafting immersive sonic worlds that bring together progressive, classical and futuristic elements. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and virtuoso guitarist, Gus transforms his guitar into a voice, threading emotional expressions through intricate arrangements.
Guided by the mentorship of Megadeth’s Kiko Loureiro, his music strikes a balance between impressive technical skill and emotional impact, drawing inspiration from the likes of Dream Theater, Gojira, Alcest and Mastodon. Gus’ approach to music is lofty and cinematic, using his artistic output to explore personal and conceptual themes.
Since making his debut with the 2017 album Reborn, he’s built on his incredible catalogue with his 2021 sophomore album, Forward and more recently, a series of singles leading up to his ambitious forthcoming concept album, The Sound of Inevitability. Bringing the first taste of this new chapter, he shares his single titled “Starlight,” a progressive metal anthem, “Starlight” that perfectly demonstrates Gus’s ability to channel profound themes into compelling compositions.
Set up by the ominous swell of atmospheric textures, Gus’ guitar leads glide in, soaring above as the arrangement erupts with charging riffs and pounding drums to craft an enveloping metal soundscape. With crashing percussion and robust guitar rhythms, his slick leads cut through the mix to deliver his melodic writing via exquisite performance.
Flowing through mood switch up that adds dashes of brightness to the shadowy aesthetic, “Starlight” creates a rousing instrumental metal listening experience from start to finish. Packed full of driving rhythm, powerful riffs and striking drums capped by extraordinary lead guitar work, it’s a stunning sound brimming with intensity and memorable moments.
With a bold breakdown and an incredible finale of scorching solo work, it’s a truly epic and engrossing sound that’s sure to win over keen musicians with its performance flair as well as rock and metal fans around the world. With his highly anticipated upcoming record set to drop soon, Gus Defelice is sure to impress more and more listeners with his storming instrumental sound for years to come.
Listen to Starlight below
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