Thomas Raggi, the acclaimed guitarist of Måneskin, has today released his debut solo album Masquerade. A high-voltage, eight-track celebration of pure rock’n’roll collaboration, produced by Tom Morello and powered by an extraordinary lineup of musicians – including Beck, Nic Cester, Alex Kapranos, Maxim, Hama Okamoto, Sergio Pizzorno, Chad Smith, Matt Sorum, Luke Spiller and Upsahl. The album brings together artists united by their love for making powerful, guitar-driven rock music, resulting in a raw and passionate celebration of the genre teaming a fast-rising new star with the icons from which he draws inspiration.
Raggi describes Masquerade as “the result of a lot of work and dedication,” adding that the project came together naturally through his deepening musical connection with Morello and the many artists who joined the journey. “Seeing so many musical icons come together reminded me that music knows no boundaries; that you have to follow your instinct and simply do what you feel. I feel as if those who made music history are placing a hand on my shoulder, saying: ‘You’re on the right path.’”
Tom Morello likewise adds: “I’ve loved working on this project. And I’m so proud of the result. It’s incredible to see such a young, talented guy (from Italy !!!!) carrying the rock ’n’ roll baton to a new generation.”
The album’s collaborative spirit shines throughout, beginning with the explosive opening /focus track “Getcha!” – featuring Chad Smith of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and lyrics/vocals by Nic Cester of JET. Bringing the track’s classic rock power further to life, Raggi has also just shared a live performance video of “Getcha”, filmed just two days ago at a packed-house, one-night-only concert at Los Angeles’ famed Whisky A Go-Go on Sunset Blvd. Delighting fans, the evening saw special guests Tom Morello, Nic Cester, Matt Sorum, Luke Spiller and Upsahl join Thomas Raggi on stage to share all eight album tracks, as well as astounding covers of classics such as Blondie’s “Call Me,” a stage shaking take on Led Zepplin’s “Whole Lotta Love” and the audience taking over the vocals for Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name”
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