Dario Mollo is an Italian guitarist, songwriter, and record producer primarily active in the hard rock and heavy metal genres. He is recognized for his technical proficiency as a musician and for his collaborations with several high-profile international vocalists.
Mollo's professional career gained significant momentum in the 1980s with the band Crossbones. The group released its self-titled debut album in 1989, which was produced by Kit Woolven. This project established Mollo within the European rock scene and led to further opportunities as both a performer and a producer.
He is notably recognized for "The Cage," a collaborative project with former Black Sabbath vocalist Tony Martin. The duo released three studio albums: The Cage (1999), The Cage 2 (2002), and The Third Cage (2012). These works are generally categorized as melodic hard rock and heavy metal.
Additionally, Mollo formed the project Voodoo Hill with Glenn Hughes, the former bassist and vocalist of Deep Purple and Trapeze. Under the Voodoo Hill name, they released three albums: Voodoo Hill (2000), Wild Seed of Mother Earth (2004), and Waterfall (2015). These recordings showcased a heavier, riff-oriented sound compared to his other projects.
In addition to his work as a guitarist, Mollo is an established producer and engineer. He operates Damage Control Studios in Italy, where he has produced, mixed, and mastered albums for various artists, including Graham Bonnet (in the project Elektric Zoo) and numerous European rock and metal acts. His production style often focuses on modernizing traditional hard rock sounds.