ALBERTO RIGONI & MICHAEL MANRING Announce Legendary Bassist STUART HAMM as Third Bassist on Upcoming Album "Dystopia"!
Celebrated Italian bassist, composer, and producer ALBERTO RIGONI, together with world-renowned virtuoso MICHAEL MANRING, proudly announce the addition of STUART HAMM to their upcoming instrumental progressive rock/ambient album Dystopia. With Hamm joining the lineup alongside drummer David Menoudakis, the project’s powerful ensemble is now almost complete. A famous drummer will be announced soon as special guest!!!
A pioneer of modern electric bass, Stuart Hamm has redefined the boundaries of the instrument through his visionary solo albums and collaborations with icons such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Frank Gambale. His signature blend of technical brilliance, melodic sensibility, and fearless experimentation adds a new dimension to Dystopia, enriching its sonic architecture with depth and intensity.
“When Alberto and Michael invited me to be part of Dystopia, I immediately felt the creative spark,” says Stuart Hamm. “The concept of three distinct bass voices blending and contrasting within the same musical vision is incredibly exciting. Each of us brings our own tone, feel, and emotion — it’s like a dialogue between different worlds of bass.”
The interplay among Rigoni, Manring, and Hamm highlights their unique sonic personalities — from ambient and melodic passages to aggressive and experimental textures. The album promises an immersive listening experience that showcases the expressive range of the instrument like never before.
The full album Dystopia is scheduled for release in the early months of next year.
Fans can already pre-order the digital edition via Bandcamp at:
👉 http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com
A Digipack CD edition will be produced, and limited vinyl versions are also being considered. Rigoni is currently in discussions with several international record labels for the release of this new album.
Are you ready to face a new prog experience?
Photos provided by featured artists.
More on MICHAEL MANRING: https://www.instagram.com/michael_manring and https://www.facebook.com/michaelmanring
More information at:
ALBERTO RIGONI: www.facebook.com/albertorigonimusic | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com
A pioneer of modern electric bass, Stuart Hamm has redefined the boundaries of the instrument through his visionary solo albums and collaborations with icons such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Frank Gambale. His signature blend of technical brilliance, melodic sensibility, and fearless experimentation adds a new dimension to Dystopia, enriching its sonic architecture with depth and intensity.
“When Alberto and Michael invited me to be part of Dystopia, I immediately felt the creative spark,” says Stuart Hamm. “The concept of three distinct bass voices blending and contrasting within the same musical vision is incredibly exciting. Each of us brings our own tone, feel, and emotion — it’s like a dialogue between different worlds of bass.”
The interplay among Rigoni, Manring, and Hamm highlights their unique sonic personalities — from ambient and melodic passages to aggressive and experimental textures. The album promises an immersive listening experience that showcases the expressive range of the instrument like never before.
The full album Dystopia is scheduled for release in the early months of next year.
Fans can already pre-order the digital edition via Bandcamp at:
👉 http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com
A Digipack CD edition will be produced, and limited vinyl versions are also being considered. Rigoni is currently in discussions with several international record labels for the release of this new album.
Are you ready to face a new prog experience?
Photos provided by featured artists.
More on MICHAEL MANRING: https://www.instagram.com/michael_manring and https://www.facebook.com/michaelmanring
More information at:
ALBERTO RIGONI: www.facebook.com/albertorigonimusic | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreenproduction.com