ROLF ZERO

Symphonic Prog • Australia

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Rolf Zero biography
Formed in 1998 in the vibrant neighborhood of New Farm, Brisbane, Australia, Rolf Zero emerged as an amateur instrumental garage band comprising of Cris VAN ANDERSON on guitars and keyboards, Cecu PAUTA on drums and Dani LEERO on bass.

Their early days were filled with jam sessions and experimentation, as they tinkered with their gear in a self-made studio.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of classic rock DEEP PURPLE, LEDd ZEPPELIN and CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, they delved into the realm of hard rock classics, honing their skills and cultivating their sound.

It wasn't until 2005 that Rolf Zero took a decisive leap forward, venturing into the realm of original composition.

They found themselves captivated by the progressive rock sounds of the '70s, finding inspiration in the works of bands such as CAMEL, PFM, PINK FLOYD and JETHRO TULL. Embarking on their first project, they crafted a medieval tale centered around a powerful and affluent king who chose to forsake his riches and live as a humble beggar. Writing and recording several tracks, they laid the foundation for their musical journey.

Over the next few years, Rolf Zero continued to compose and record, with a series of tracks taking shape and two full albums ready for the mixing and mastering stage by 2010.

However, the band mostly indulged their creative impulses within the confines of private jam sessions.

While Dani Leero occasionally ventured out to perform live gigs with other bands in the Brisbane area, Rolf Zero remained a well-kept secret, hidden from the public eye.

With the unexpected arrival of the Covid-19 lockdown, Rolf Zero found themselves with ample time to reflect on their musical archives.

Determined to share their work with the world, they seized the opportunity to release their material on streaming platforms.

The debut album, aptly titled "Rolf Zero", emerged from the depths of their early years.

Mixing together various low-quality files and some mp3 recordings, they sought to preserve the original sound and the charmingly naive style that defined their formative phase.

Unconcerned with perfect tuning and synchronized tracks, the album encapsulated their early essence. Following this retrospective release, Rolf Zero turned their attention to their second album, "Tsunami." Initially written in 2007, the band decided to remix and remaster it in 2022, offering a fresh take...read more

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ROLF ZERO discography

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ROLF ZERO top albums (CD, LP, MC, SACD, DVD-A, Digital Media Download)

4.00 \| 4 ratings Rolf Zero 2022	4.25 \| 4 ratings Peenah Duture's Cosmic Voyage 2022	4.00 \| 4 ratings Rex Migius 2022	3.75 \| 4 ratings Tsunami 2023	3.80 \| 5 ratings Satanika 2023
4.25 \| 4 ratings Paxillus 2023	3.82 \| 11 ratings Grudge Party 2024

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ROLF ZERO Boxset & Compilations (CD, LP, MC, SACD, DVD-A, Digital Media Download)

4.33 | 3 ratings

Medieval Tales
2023

4.50 | 2 ratings

Symphonic Collection
2023

4.50 | 2 ratings

Folk Collection
2023

ROLF ZERO Official Singles, EPs, Fan Club & Promo (CD, EP/LP, MC, Digital Media Download)

5.00 \| 1 ratings The Garden of Rotten Walnuts 2022	5.00 \| 1 ratings The World Became the World / Hallowed Be Thy Name 2022	4.33 \| 3 ratings Symphony of Rain 2023	5.00 \| 1 ratings The Secret of the Black Key 2023	5.00 \| 1 ratings Arcana 2023
4.00 \| 3 ratings A Nut for a Jar of Tuna 2023

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4.00 \| 4 ratings Rolf Zero 2022	4.25 \| 4 ratings Peenah Duture's Cosmic Voyage 2022	4.00 \| 4 ratings Rex Migius 2022	3.75 \| 4 ratings Tsunami 2023	3.80 \| 5 ratings Satanika 2023
4.25 \| 4 ratings Paxillus 2023	3.82 \| 11 ratings Grudge Party 2024

5.00 \| 1 ratings The Garden of Rotten Walnuts 2022	5.00 \| 1 ratings The World Became the World / Hallowed Be Thy Name 2022	4.33 \| 3 ratings Symphony of Rain 2023	5.00 \| 1 ratings The Secret of the Black Key 2023	5.00 \| 1 ratings Arcana 2023
4.00 \| 3 ratings A Nut for a Jar of Tuna 2023