Just in time for spooky season when the veil gets thinner between the living and dead, the maestro of horror returns to haunt North America! Claudio Simonetti's Goblin will be performing two special headlining tours of Canada and the United States. From October 8 - 15, the horror collective will bring the score of Dario Argento's 'Suspiria' along with a screening of the film for audiences in Canada.
Then, the band will cross into the states to deliver the sounds of Argento's 'Deep Red / Profondo Rosso' to a special 50th anniversary screening of the film from October 24 until the tour's epic conclusion in Los Angeles, CA on November 8 as one of featured artists for Future Ruins Music & Arts festival. Organized and curated by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Future Ruins is a first-of-its-kind music festival: a day-long event where the world’s most influential film and television composers step out from behind the screen and onto the stage. Simonetti's Goblin will perform along with other composers who are household names such as Danny Elfman, John Carpenter and their younger contemporaries like Cristobal Tapia de Veer ('Black Mirror,' 'The White Lotus,' 'Babygirl,' etc). More info and tickets on the event can be found HERE.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, August 1 @ 10:00 A.M. EDT at THIS LOCATION.
The band will be performing full concerts instead of movie screenings during their exclusive appearances at both Future Ruins festival and Saturday Nightmares Horror Con in Los Angeles CA and East Rutherford, NJ on October 25, respectively. These will be the only two full GOBLIN concerts of the tour.
Composer Claudio Simonetti has written and recorded some of the most influential scores and soundtracks in horror, including 'Suspiria,' 'Dawn of the Dead,' 'Deep Red / Profondo Rosso,' 'Tenebre,' 'Demons,' and many others, with his seminal work still informing the genre to this day.
Claudio Simonetti's Goblin Canadian Tour 2025 (performing 'Suspiria'):
10/08: Calgary, AB @ Globe Cinema
10/09: Calgary, AB @ Globe Cinema
10/11: Edmonton, AB @ Metro Cinema
10/14: Vancouver, BC @ Rio Theatre
10/15: Vancouver, BC @ Rio Theatre
Claudio Simonetti's Goblin U.S. Tour 2025 (performing 'Deep Red / Profondo Rosso'):
10/24: New York, NY @ City Winery
10/25: East Rutherford, NJ @ Saturday Nightmares // The Williams Center*
10/26: Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery
10/29: Boston, MA @ City Winery
10/31: Austin, TX @ Paramount Theatre
11/01: Boston, MA @ City Winery
11/02: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
11/05: Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theatre
11/08: Los Angeles, CA @ Future Ruins*
*Best of set only
Claudio Simonetti is a renowned composer, musician, and keyboardist, best known for his work in the horror film genre. He gained fame as the founder of the Italian progressive rock band Goblin, which became iconic for its collaborations with director Dario Argento, particularly with films like Suspiria and Profondo Rosso.
Simonetti’s compositions are characterized by their innovative use of synthesizers and orchestral elements, blending rock, classical, and avant-garde influences. His scores have significantly contributed to the atmospheric tension of Argento's films and have garnered a dedicated following. In addition to his film work, Simonetti has released solo albums and continues to perform internationally, celebrating the legacy of Goblin while exploring new musical avenues.
With a career spanning several decades, Simonetti remains a pivotal figure in both the horror film industry and the progressive rock scene, influencing a generation of musicians and filmmakers.
Lineup:
Claudio Simonetti: Keyboards
Daniele Amador: Guitar
Cecilia Nappo: Bass
Federico Maragoni: Drums
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