Rancid X

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Rancid X

The first line-up was composed of Roby Milanesio (guitar/vocals), Johnny Greco (guitar/vocals).   Michel Volpi (bass), Mauro Arietti (drums). In 1978 Mauro Arietti left the band.   A new lead singer, Aldo Giordano and a new drummer, Walter Goglino, become effective members of the Band. Rancid X initially played covers.

With the new lineup Roby, Johnny and Aldo write original material and move to Milan. 

Phonogram SpA shows interest in Rancid X’s sound and their material.The producer Nico Papathanassiou (Vangelis’ brother), after listening to the songs, decides to sign the Band.Rancid X thus entered the world of international music with a worldwide contract for the Polydor label. Initially Phonogram prints and publishes a 7″ single (45rpm) with 2 tracks:

Side A – Intoxication

Side B – Hard Knee

At the end of 1978, their album (LP) “Voices” was released.                                                                                                                    The album gets a good reception from the music press as one of the most interesting and mature                                                      Punk-Rock LPs made in Italy.

In the first months of 1979 the band goes in tour . The Rancid x performs in many different cities                                                       achieving good success and selling out all venues.

Unfortunately, the sudden defection of two band members caused the band’s premature dissolution.