Tempesta

The band was founded in 1994 by Reto Thalmann and Louis Chicherio, joined shortly after by Pascal Fuchs and Andy Schuler. With this line-up, the quartet performed at numerous smaller events in Switzerland. Their first recording, "Depression", dates from 1995, and their first CD, "Slow", was released in 1999. It was followed by the single "Three" in 2001. Their first album, "Platinum", was released in 2002. It contained twelve tracks and was self-produced. In 2003, the band parted ways with their then-drummer, Andy Schuler, who was replaced by Armin Brühwiler.