Alessandro Lotta


Alessandro Lotta is the former bassist of the Italian symphonic metal band Rhapsody of Fire, which he joined in 1996. Before joining Rhapsody he played in smaller local bands in Trieste, Italy.
Between 1999–2000 he worked on cruise ships, as a bassist with the cruise ship's orchestra, mainly in Brazil. But also in Uruguay, Argentina, and briefly in Europe.
After Rhapsody, he joined a Finnish band called Wingdom, a progressive metal band.

Instruments and gear

He plays different brands and boutique basses, 5–6 strings. Mostly seen live with an unknown 6–string bass, in the studio he uses 4–5–6 string basses, both industrial and handmade.

Discography

- James Christian
- Kee Marcello
- Doogie White
- James Thompson
- On this album, Alessandro composed some original compositions, although a strong reminiscence of Rhapsody-times can be heard. He plays the songs in a very unusual and technical way.