Tasters (formerly known as Taster's Choice) is an Italian metalcore band from

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, Italy. They formed in 1999 and have released two studio albums, ''Shining'' (2005) and ''The Rebirth'' (2009). As part of the metalcore scene, Tasters has opened for

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and other American bands touring abroad. In December 2009, they toured with Scottish band Bleed from Within and as headliners in February–March 2010, also touring Russia for 30 shows. In June 2011, Tasters announced that the band has signed to

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for the release of their album ''Reckless Till the End''.

Discography

As Taster's Choice * ''Shining'' (2005) * ''The Rebirth'' (2009) As Tasters * '' Reckless Till the End'' (2011) * ''De Rerum Natura'' (2017)

Band members

Current *Luke Pezzini – guitar *Fabrizio Pagni – keyboards, piano, backing vocals *Andrea Bessone – drums *Manuel Manca – vocals Past *Marco Bassini – vocals *Mattia Biagini – bass *Francesco Tonarini – percussion *Pietro Marsili – drums *Simone Fiori – guitar *Filippo Gherardi "Dj Plasma" – DJ console *Daniele Nelli – vocals (currently in Upon This Dawning) *Ale "Demonoid" Lera – drums *Carlo Cremascoli – bass *Tommy Antonini – guitar

References

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