DGM

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DGM ("Diego, Gianfranco and Maurizio", after the founding members) is an Italian progressive metal band. The band has undergone numerous lineup changes throughout its history, and none of the original members remain in the current formation. Since 1994, eight former members have departed the group. Originally formed in 1994 as an all-instrumental, power metal outfit, Italy's DGM featured guitarist Diego Reali, keyboardist Maurizio Pariotti and drummer Gianfranco Tassella. In 1995 Luciano Regoli, formerly of Raccomandata Ricevuta Ritorno, soon joined as lead singer. Their first official release was in 1996, the self-produced mini CD Random Access Zone. In 1997 the band produced their first full-length album Change Direction the album was well received in Italy, Germany, Finland, and Denmark, which prompted them to start an Italian tour which resulted in a gain in popularity. With the new drummer Fabio Costantino (ex-Carnal Raptor), DGM entered the studio for their second album: Wings of Time (top album on the Italian magazines Metal Shock, Flash and Metal Hammer). In Japan the CD sold over 4,000 copies in the first 10 days. The band was also contacted by Burrn! for an exclusive interview that enlarged DGM's reputation in the worldwide musical scene.