The genesis of the band traces back to a meeting between guitarist Federico Hartridge (Council Of Rats) and bassist Dave Curran (Unsane) at a show in the legendary Milan squat Cox18, where the first riffs and ideas took shape. With the addition of Luca Antonozzi (Marnero) on drums, those early experiments quickly evolved into a fully formed band. After a handful of shows across Italy, BARATRO recorded their first six tracks in the empty concert hall of Cox18, later released as the “Terms And Conditions” EP in July 2021.
During the global slowdown of live activity, the band focused intensely on writing, leading to their debut full-length “The Sweet Smell Of Unrest” (2024). That same year marked a turning point with the addition of cellist Matteo Bennici, expanding BARATRO into a quartet and opening new compositional directions shaped by instinct, dynamics, and trust.
From this evolution comes “No Comply”, BARATRO’s second album and a dense, immersive amalgam of sound. Drawing from stoner, doom, noise, psychedelic, experimental, and punk influences, the record delivers grime, groove, and emotional weight in equal measure. It’s a cinematic and visceral listening experience that pushes the band’s identity further into uncharted territory.