Enthusiastically, he continued to develop his talent and pursued a vocal program at the prestigious Franz Schubert Conservatory in Vienna. Influences from vocal giants like Steve Perry of Journey, the unforgettable Ronnie James Dio, or the charismatic David Coverdale of Whitesnake inspired Mr. Venturini to cultivate his unique ability to infuse emotion and power into his voice and performance. This, in turn, leaves fans and audiences simply captivated at every gig.
“The stage is where I truly feel alive, and it’s a place where I can share my passion for music. I want to touch the listeners with my voice and create an unforgettable experience with them.”

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Raised in the deserts of northern Waldviertel, his preference for Rock, Hard Rock, Punk Rock, and Heavy Metal developed in the 1980s, which didn’t receive much understanding or affection from the local colleagues of brass music and the commercial bands that emerged from this talent pool.
The only way to musically evolve in the preferred direction and kickstart a Rock’n’Roll career was through various school bands. But, as the saying goes, “I should’ve known we never get far.” And upon completing his Matura, the Rock’n’Roll career that had begun came to an abrupt end. … The next 25 years were a Rock’n’Roll wasteland for Harry the Whip, and the drumsticks weren’t even picked up at the local Chinese restaurant.
The enthusiasm for acts like Guns ‘n’ Roses, Skid Row, Cinderella, Mötley Crüe, and other bands of the harder faction continued to burn, and the idea of a Rock’n’Roll career still lingered in the back of his mind.
Towards the end of the previous decade, Harry the Whip and his buddy Captain Fred McGuinness decided to form their own “decent band”… and that’s how Harry “The Whip” Pituli found himself back behind the drum kit.
“I need a 16-inch cymbal for the hi-hat… and everything below a 24-inch bass drum is a floor tom” – this quote quite succinctly characterizes the approach of the 2-meter man to “decent” equipment.
In line with his role models Brent Fitz (Slash and the Conspirators, Alice Cooper…), Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Rob Hammersmith (Skid Row), Phil Rudd (AC/DC), and Steven Adler (Guns ‘n’ Roses), Harry the Whip plays a straight, unembellished, powerful, and groovy drum style… just like Pituli, the timekeeper on the Roman galleys.

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Mr. Djentleman aggregates influences from classic rock bands like AC/DC and contemporary metal sounds and techniques from bands like Periphery, Plini, or Killswitch Engage into his outstanding guitar work. The resulting distinctive, contemporary, and powerful guitar sound characterizes Djentleman’s riffs and solos. With this unique musical fusion that combines the best of both worlds, Alex captivates the audience from the first riff and immerses them deeply in the energy of hard rock. … His powerful and imaginative string work is a tribute to the roots of rock and an ode to the rock music innovations of the present.

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Chris “No Step” Dancer represents solid rhythm guitar. Without compromises, he defines the driving groove as an integral part of DEF CRÜE’s rhythm section, which is essential for the music. Whether it’s Guns’n’Roses, Mötley Crüe, AC/DC, or original material – “des steht, des foaht” (it stands, it rocks)!!! … What many may not know is that Mr. “No Step” Dancer is a successful inventor. He developed the art of motionless expressive dance as part of his stage performance. Leading dance companies have sought his support for dance performances built upon his innovation. The captivating emotionality of motionlessness fascinates the dance community and, of course, the DEF CRÜE fan community as well.

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After initial involvements in reggae, blues, and various rock formations, the Captain eventually discovered that hard and heavy is his true calling. Glam is perfectly welcome as well. Whether it’s classic hits from the real glam rock era like those of Sweet or Slade, or the unforgettable songs of hair metal bands from the 1980s, it doesn’t matter. The main thing is that it rocks and has a certain fun factor. … In addition to the bass-heavy musical side, The Captain also covers other creative aspects of the hard rock formation. Graphic design, wallpapers, and stage attire are his domain.

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