House of Rock

The GuestZ have everything a proper rock band must have: powerful, energetic, loud but yet keeping their focus on melodies and hooks.
The band was born in 2006, when Rob, Jonna, Matt and Mimmo gathered to discuss how cool it would be to play together; they are all veterans of the Rome scene, having played in various bands (originals and tribute).
The first show has been booked before any practice - and before they even had a name! -, so they managed to arrange a list of covers (plus a couple of originals from Jonna's old bands). After a couple of rehearsals, the band was ready, they just needed a name.
Their first gig would be supporting german rock band Soul Doctor in Rome. The flyer said "Soul Doctor + Markonee + guests", so Jonna had the idea: "Let's call us The Guests, so to have our name on the flyer!", said with his flamboyant 100% roman accent. The others agreed... simply because they had no other suggestions!
After a couple of days, they found TWO bands on Myspace (yes, those were the days of Myspace!) called "The Guests", so they decided to slightly change the name into The Guestz.
In May 2008 the band released their first effort, a 5 tracks cd called "Not For Money, Just For Glory". Recorded, mixed and mastered at the renowed Temple Of Noise Studios by popular producer Christian Ice, it gained positive reviews from all over the world. They have been voted "best newcoming italian act 2008" by the writers of Slam!, Italy's #1 r'n'r webzine.
Their song Jonna Wants Two Beers is featured in the cd include with the September issue of the italian Rock Hard magazine, together with Motorhead, Crown Of Thorns, Night Rangers, Anathema and others
Following the release of the cd, the band intensified their gigs in Rome and played several dates in Northern Italy, including an appearance at the popular Glam Attakk festival in Turin, in summer 2008. They shared the stage with bands like Gemini Five, Kee Marcello, Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns, Crashdiet and Quireboys.

In summer 2010 they had to stop due to personal reasons but now they're back with a new drummer, new songs and the same old rock'n' roll attitude!

House Of Rock
(music by Jonna, words by Mimmo & Rob)

Fall down, out of bed, a night spent on booze ‘n’ cigarettes
Not enough, I want more, I won’t wait until next weekend

This is the house with the devil’s sound
Passions write the rules, pleasure’s all around
This is the place where this band was born
We are the loudest blokes you’ve ever heard

I can't stop this feeling – down to the bone
I can't stop this feeling – under my skin
I can't stop this feeling – deep in my soul
I can't stop this feeling ‘cos I live in the

(House of rock) we are the leaders of rock'n'roll
(House of rock) we all live in the house of rock
(House of rock) we are the loudest band in Rome
(House of rock) we are the guestz in the house of rock

Party time 24/7, never know what’s gonna happen
Bottles and chains everywhere, red light action always there

Our rock ‘n’ roll is not for money
Got no class at all, it’s just for glory
I cant' go on when it’s just too much
I need a change of direction but…

I can't stop this feeling – down to the bone
I can't stop this feeling – under my skin
I can't stop this feeling – deep in my soul
I can't stop this feeling

(House of rock) we are the leaders of rock'n'roll
(House of rock) we all live in the house of rock
(House of rock) we are the loudest band in Rome
(House of rock) we are the guestz in the house of rock

I started at the bottom to get to the top
And I still don't know how we get along
Hard times are gone and this song’s for you
It's the best that I can do, after all me and you
Shared more than a room

(House of rock) we are the leaders of rock'n'roll
(House of rock) we all live in the house of rock
(House of rock) we are the loudest band in Rome
(House of rock) we are the guestz in the house of rock