Italian rock band Santa Sangre was formed in 1995 by ex-Carnival of Fools Luca Talamazzi, Maurizio Raspante, and Mox Cristadoro, later joined by guitarist Alex Ragni. After taking the group's name from a Jodorowsky cult movie, the band participated in a compilation called Soniche Avventure, released by independent Fridge Records. In 1997, Santa Sangre released its debut album called Ogni Citta Aura Il Tuo (Every City Will Have Your Name). That same year, Alex Ragni was replaced by guitarist Gabriel Canzi. ~ Drago Bonacich