Desalvo is a

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band from

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, formed in 1998.

History

Desalvo were formed by Alex Grant, former PH Family and Idlewild

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, former

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drummer Richie Dempsey, and Allan Stewart who then went on to also join Idlewild. Their original vocalist Fraser Lumsden, also of PH Family, left the band in 1999 and was replaced by former Stretchheads vocalist 'p6'. Desalvo split in 2011. In 2022 the band announced gig dates, their first in 11 years. More writing and future shows are being planned.

Musical style

Desalvo was originally strongly influenced by US post-hardcore bands such as

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, but have later developed a more metallic and progressive sound akin to

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. The band have also been compared to

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.Cusack, , Chris (2008)
DeSalvo - Mood Poisoner
, '' The Skinny'', 29 September 2008 They have been described as "one of Scotland's most prominent sociopathic hardcore acts". ''

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'' described their debut set ''Mood Poisoner as "one of the heaviest albums of the year", and said p6's singing "best resembles a

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attempting to make chicken noises".Law, Sam, ''Mood Poisoner'' Review, ''

Discography

*''Mood Poisoner'' (2008,

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References

External links

*
Band page on Rock Action Records
*Robertson, Mark (2008)
Exposure - Desalvo
, ''The List'', 18 September 2008 Scottish rock music groups Musical groups established in 1998 Rock Action Records artists {{UK-band-stub