Monumentum

Monumentum was an Italian atmospheric dark Rock band that was formed in 1987 in Milan by Roberto Mammarella and Anthony Duman.

With the intent to create dark music inspired by the likes of Christian Death, a demo was recorded in 1989. Although only 150 copies of this cassette were made, it impressed other bands in the underground metal scene and became a cult item, regardless of this fact, the band broke up for a short period of time in 1990.

In 1991 Varg Vikernes made any record deal impossible for the band.

In 1994 Mammarella recruited a new lineup and in 1995 they signed to English Label In Absentia Christi, after which the band ceased activity once more.

In 2002, Roberto Mammarella resurfaced with a completely new line-up to record the album Tribute To Dead Can Dance: The Lotus Eaters CD (covering "Windfall"). As of 2004, the band has disbanded permanently.