Constraint (band)

Constraint is an italian symphonic and progressive metal band formed in 2011. 
== History == 
Constraint formed in Modena in 2011"Constraint", Encyclopaedia Metallum, presenting and practicing on Nightwish, Evanescence ed Epica covers. In 2012 the band has begun a process of experimentation and research, with the first line-up changes: the band has started writing original songs, included in their first demo which was released in the same year, Illusion of a dreamStefano Mastronicola, "Constraint: tutti per il symphonic… ma al batterista piacciono i Tool!", Metalinitaly"Illusion of a Dream", Encyclopaedia Metallum. In 2016 Constraint released their first full-length album Enlightened by Darkness"Enlightened by Darkness", Encyclopaedia Metallum via RockShots Records,"CONSTRAINT sign with ROCKSHOTS Music", Rockshots whose tracks are inspired by symphonic metal with folk influences and and which has gained positive reviews.Pier Paolo Luneso, "Enlightened by Darkness", Italia Di Metallo, 11-21-2016"Enlightened by Darkness", Grande Rock ezine, 06-4-2016 A distinguishing feature of the band is the singer Beatrice Bini, which gives an operatic flavour to the album.Luca Montini, "Recensione: Enlightened by Darkness", Truemetal, 11-06-2016 In 2017 the band played many promotional gigs in Italy. The following year they started a line-up change process, adding also a violinist on a permanent basis and the composition of the new album, undertaking a new stylistic research, which focuses on more progressive sonorities. Silvia Autuori, "Constraint: la musica e l’arte liberatoria della danza. Photo Gallery dall’Arci Tom", Metal in Italy, 05-13-2017. 
On 23 March 2020, the second album Tides of Entropy,"Tides of Entropy", Encyclopaedia Metallum was released, characterized by a symphonic metal style with classical and progressive influences.Om Ulf Backstrøm, "Constraint: With pretty impressive vocal range…", Permafrost.today, 04-09-2020"Constraint – Tides Of Entropy", Keep on Rockin, 04-06-2020John Erigo, "CONSTRAINT – their album “Tides Of Entropy” is out now", KICK ASS Forever, 04-09-2020Koen Asaert, "Constraint - Tides Of Entropy", snoozecontrol.be, 04-08-2020
== Members == 
=== Current members === 
* Beatrice Bini – voice (2011–present) 
* Alessandro Lodesani – drums (2013–present) 
* Matteo Bonfatti – electric guitar (2017–present) 
* Gabriele Masini – bass (2019–present) 
* Enrico Bulgaro – keyboards, synthesizer (2017–present) 
* Davide Borghi – violin (2016–present) 
=== Former members === 
* Michele Cantini – bass (2011) 
* Federico Paglia – bass (2012-2017) 
* Luca Sernesi – drums (2011-2013) 
* Alessio Molinari – guitar (2011-2016) 
* Simone Ferraresi – keyboards (2011-2016) 
== Discography == 
=== Demo === 
*2012 – Illusion of a dream
 
=== Albums === 
*2016 – Enlightened by Darkness 
*2020 – Tides of Entropy 
==In the media==
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== References == 
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* Constraint on spotify
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* Constraint on google play music
* Constraint on gaana.com
* Leg Constraint Band, Knee Joint Care Belt with ... - Amazon.com
* Construction of an ROBDD for a PB-Constraint in Band
Category:Musical groups established in 2011
Category:Italian symphonic metal musical groups
Category:Italian progressive metal musical groups
Category:Indie pop groups
Category:Italian folk music groups
Category:Italian musical groups