Hieros Gamos

Of all the recent Italian prog comebacks, Pholas Dactylus’ return is certainly the most unexpected. Exactly, Pholas Dactylus, the authors of the unreachable masterpiece “Concerto delle menti” (1973). Forty-five years later, “Hieros Gamos” (‘sacred wedding’ in Greek language) marks one of the most resounding rebirths for a band that everyone believed to be lost forever.

The album, divided into two parts – one that bears the album title and consists of a long suite, and a second entitled “Ognuno da lande diverse” (each one from a different land), consisting of seven shorter compositions – presents itself in a beautiful way, thanks to the marvellous artwork made by artist Tiziano Crisanti.