VIOLET BLEND

VIOLET BLEND were formed in 2017 in Florence through the creative collaboration of Giada Celeste Chelli (vocals, piano, and orchestrations), Michel Agostini (drums and vocals), and Ferruccio Baroni (bass and vocals), who from the very beginning shaped the artistic identity of the band. The lineup is now completed by guitarist Gabriele Fabbri, enriching the configuration that defines their signature sound. With their debut album “White Mask” in 2018, VIOLET BLEND already demonstrated a flair for grand compositions that, with their timeless elegance, thumb the nose at the metal trends of their time.
Early on, the band has proven to be just as inventive as they are persistent when it comes to generating a lot of buzz for a good cause. “White Mask,” for example, whose message is intended to encourage fans to think less about their digital masquerade on social media and instead simply spend more time directly with genuine people in real life, was accompanied by an unprecedented guerrilla campaign. For the album launch, the historic city center of Florence was abruptly invaded by 5,000 white masks (with a purple “V”), which quickly attracted the attention of residents as well as national print and radio media.

This wave eventually reached the US record label Eclipse Records, which consequently released VIOLET BLEND’s second album, “Demons” (2022). The exciting record explored various demons from cultures around the world and discussed how they correlated with phases of both gender equality and inequality. Here, too, part of the public attention was devoted to the purpose of education, in particular the song “La Donna Mobile – Campaign against Gender Discrimination and Violence,” which contributed to a larger-scale initiative by authorities, cultural creators, and cultural institutions.

With two strong studio albums, the live album “Live and True” (2023), and several successful singles under their belt, VIOLET BLEND have completed extensive tours and festival shows, performing with big names such as Radiohead, Garbage, Palaye Royale, Chris Slade (AC/DC), Vinnie Moore, and Hanabie, to name but a few.

VIOLET BLEND are also working on a new album, but no further details are known at this time – so stay tuned!