Destrage

Destrage were an Italian progressive metalcore band, formed in 2002. They have released six studio albums and were most recently signed to 3DOT Recordings^[1] after leaving their previous label, Metal Blade Records.^[2]

Destrage
Origin	Milan, Italy
Genres	Progressive metalcore, thrash metal (early)
Years active	2002–2024
Labels	3DOT Recordings, Metal Blade
Members	Paolo Colavolpe Matteo Di Gioia Ralph Salati Federico Paulovich
Past members	Gabriel Pignata
Website	www.destrage.com

On 30 November 2023, the band announced they were breaking up in 2024 following four farewell shows in October celebrating their 2014 record Are You Kidding Me? No.. The final concert took place on 20 October 2024 at the Alactraz in the band's hometown of Milan.^[3]

Band members

Final lineup

• Paolo Colavolpe – vocals (2002–2024)
• Matteo Di Gioia – guitar (2002–2024)
• Federico Paulovich – drums (2005–2024)
• Ralph Salati – guitar (2006–2024)
• Giuseppe Colli – bass (2023–2024)

Former members

• Marco Tafuri – guitar (2002–2005)
• Massimo Raineri – bass (2002–2005)
• Fabio Vignati – drums (2002–2005)
• Gabriel Pignata – bass (2005–2019)

Discography

Studio albums

• Urban Being (2007)
• The King Is Fat'n'Old (2010)
• Are You Kidding Me? No. (2014)
• A Means to No End (2016)
• The Chosen One (2019)
• SO MUCH. too much. (2022)