The GuestZ have everything a proper rock band must have: powerful, energetic, loud but yet keeping their focus on melodies and hooks.

The band was born in 2006, when Rob, Jonna, Matt and Mimmo gathered to discuss how cool it would be to play together; they are all veterans of the Rome scene, having played in various bands (originals and tribute).

The first show has been booked before any practice - and before they even had a name! -, so they managed to arrange a list of covers (plus a couple of originals from Jonna's old bands). After a couple of rehearsals, the band was ready, they just needed a name.
Their first gig would be supporting german rock band Soul Doctor in Rome. The flyer said "Soul Doctor + Markonee + guests", so Jonna had the idea: "Let's call us The Guests, so to have our name on the flyer!", said with his flamboyant 100% roman accent. The others agreed... simply because they had no other suggestions!
After a couple of days, they found TWO bands on Myspace (yes, those were the days of Myspace!) called "The Guests", so they decided to slightly change the name into The Guestz.

In May 2008 the band released their first effort, a 5 tracks cd called "Not For Money, Just For Glory". Recorded, mixed and mastered at the renowed Temple Of Noise Studios by popular producer Christian Ice, it gained positive reviews from all over the world. They have been voted "best newcoming italian act 2008" by the writers of Slam!, Italy's #1 r'n'r webzine.

Their song Jonna Wants Two Beers is featured in the cd include with the September issue of the italian Rock Hard magazine, together with Motorhead, Crown Of Thorns, Night Rangers, Anathema and others

Following the release of the cd, the band intensified their gigs in Rome and played several dates in Northern Italy, including an appearance at the popular Glam Attakk festival in Turin, in summer 2008. They shared the stage with bands like Gemini Five,  Kee Marcello, Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns, Crashdiet and Quireboys.

In summer 2010 they had to stop due to personal reasons but now they're back with a new drummer, new songs and the same old rock'n' roll attitude!

 


"The band shows personality and good taste, rare gifts in these times that allow them to shine among a lot of clone-bands"[Slam! - ITA]

"My approval to the guys for a superb performance [...] a recording quality that outclasses many of the cds that we receive"[Roxx Zone - ITA]

"A band with a shit-load of potential!" [Glitzine - UK]

"A fresh and really cool album for all Sleaze Rock bands lovers from Italy and Sweden!" [Sleaze Metal - DE]

"5 tracks full of feeling and power" [Métal Intégral - FRA]

"It makes us feel as if we were listening to an American band" [Burrrn! - JAP]

"The band plays very well and Mimmo God's voice fits well with the style of music" [Sleazeroxx - USA]

"If they come to a city near you, go see them; it looks like one wild time!" [Rock Eyez - USA]

"If this is what the band can put together in an EP then I for one can't wait for a full blown album" [The Mayfair Mall 'zine - UK]

The Guestz use and recommend:
  • Gibson, Epiphone and Gretsch guitars
  • Peavy heads, Marshall cabinets, Mark Bass amps
  • AKG wireless systems
  • Planet Waves cables
  • Boss pedals and cases
  • DR and Ernie Ball strings
  • Shure microphones
  • InTune Guitar Picks (our guitar picks of choice)
  • Drum Bum (suppliers of the mic stand gadgets)