Bio
MonteCarlo, the hard rock band from Philadelphia, PA, is making waves in the music industry. Just like its namesake the muscle car, their sound is captivating and powerful that leaves a lasting impression.
MonteCarlo consists of Albert Lepore (vocals), Dan Parsels (guitar, vocals), Ahmed Smith (guitar, vocals) Damian MonteCarlo (drums, vocals), and Joe Mal (bass).
Collectively, the musicians have performed on numerous notable bills and have an impressive amount of experience under their belts. This includes Damian MonteCarlo's success with Mach22- opening for bands such as Guns n' Roses, Bon Jovi and making repeat appearances at the wildly popular Rocklahoma festival. Pairing this with guitarist Ahmed Smith's label experience under Metal Blade Records with his band Phoenix Mourning and the years of combined wisdom in the music industry among the other members, MonteCarlo has set themselves up for success.
MonteCarlo's distinctive sound can be described as a fusion of Velvet Revolver's electrifying energy with the haunting melodies reminiscent of Alice In Chains. The band currently has a plethora of material for fans to immerse themselves in on deck- including live shows, music videos, a full-length album and an additional EP, “Synthetic World”, due out August 11th, 2023.
“if, like me, you are a huge fan of hard, chorus driven quality rock, then you should simply grab a copy of this impressive EP and enjoy.” - Rockney Colin
“These guys have a heavier edge sound that commands attention.” - Jody Wilk