Massimo Altomare (m:A Fog)
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| Birth name | Massimo Altomare |
| Born | 1979 |
| Origin |  Italy |
| Genre(s) | Black metal |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Associated acts | Black Flame Slavia Glorior Belli JANVS |
| Website | Black Flame Official Website |
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[edit] Biography
m:A Fog (Real name Massimo Altomare, born November 27, 1979 in Turin, Italy) is a heavy metal musician. He is the drummer of the black metal band Black Flame, who have been active since 1998 and released their fourth full-length album, Imperivm, in 2008. He is also known for being a requested session drummer, often recording albums and doing concerts outside his primary band. The band Black Flame releases albums on Forces of Satan Records, the label driven by Infernus, guitarist of the Norwegian Black Metal band Gorgoroth. Although he is not believed to be a massive songwriter, m:A Fog's influence can be heard on every record he has participated on. He is known for being a powerful and "straight forward" drummer, choosing not to use a big range of patterns, but choosing instead to play in the most direct way possible. His style is often remarked upon in reviews or interviews, and many younger drummers quote him as an influence. He is the only Italian Artist that has played both Inferno Festival and Hole in The Sky Festival, the biggest Norwegian metal festivals. He lives in the countryside outside Turin (Italy), keeping his lifestyle as private as he can. He has taken part in some hard rock bands called Lymph of Wisdoom and Warnipples in his free time. In March, 2008, he joined the ranks of the Italian Band JANVS and will, in May 2008, play on their new album.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Black Flame
- Welcome (Demo) (2001)
- Orgiastic Funeral (Demo) (2002)
- The Third Revelation (2003)
- Torment and Glory (2004)
- Conquering Purity (2006)
- Imperivm (2008)
[edit] Daemusinem (Italy)
- Daemusinem Domine Empire (2002)
[edit] Glorior Belli (France)
- Manifesting the Raging Beast (2007)
- Meet Us at the Southern Sign (2008)
[edit] Other
- Slavia (Norway) - live drummer, member
- Disiplin (Norway) - live drummer, ex-member
- JANVS - member
