Thomas Raggi, best known as the electrifying guitarist of global rock phenomenon Måneskin, has announced his debut solo album, Masquerade. Produced by Tom Morello, the eight-track project features an all-star lineup of collaborators and will be released on December 5, 2025, via an independent partnership.
A celebration of rock’s unfiltered spirit, Masquerade features contributions from some of the genre’s most iconic names — including Beck, Nic Cester, Alex Kapranos, Maxim, Hama Okamoto, Sergio Pizzorno, Chad Smith, Matt Sorum, Luke Spiller, and Upsahl. The album was born out of spontaneous creativity and shared reverence for music’s unifying power.
Of the album, Raggi states,
“This album is the result of a lot of work and dedication. It’s fueled by the desire to share my story through music and to explore new depths within myself through experimentation and discovery. But at the same time it came together naturally. Over the past year, Tom involved me countless times in his live shows and initiatives. It was spontaneous for me to ask him to produce and structuring my solo project. Starting this journey was truly magical and further cemented our musical cohesion. And then what happened afterwards was beyond anything I could have imagined. Seeing so many musical icons come together (along with the ones I had the pleasure of meeting while writing the album) reminded me that music knows no boundaries; that you have to follow your instinct and inspiration, ignore imposed rules, and simply do what you feel. The Måneskin story teaches me that, and now I had the ultimate confirmation. I feel as if those who made music history are placing a hand on my shoulder, saying: ‘You’re on the right path.’”
The album’s lead single, “Getcha!,” co-written with Beck and featuring Chad Smith on drums and lyrics by Nic Cester, sets the tone for Masquerade’s collaborative essence. Other highlights include “Cat Got Your Tongue,” with lyrics by Sergio Pizzorno, “Fallaway,” co-written with Maxim, and “Lucy,” which features Upsahl’s creative touch.
Tom Morello praised Raggi’s vision and passion for rock: “Thomas and I connected over our shared Italian roots and our passion for rock music. It was really exciting to see such a young, skilled guitarist so passionate about the music. From that very first meeting, we made plans to collaborate and explore ideas together. For me, it’s another chance to champion rock and roll and show that it still matters. I see this project as part of keeping that tradition alive.”
That sentiment is echoed throughout Masquerade, with each guest artist adding a distinct voice to the mix. “This was a fun collaboration,” said Nic Cester. “I enjoyed the challenge of singing outside of my normal comfort zone.” Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos also shared his enthusiasm: “I was really chuffed when Thomas and Tom asked me to join them on this recording of You Spin Me Round. When they sent me the initial recording they had made, I loved it… particularly the section with the guitar solo in the middle. It should capture the energy of the song but also bring something different, a bit of personality — and this definitely has that.”
Japanese bassist Hama Okamoto added: “I’m thrilled to be participating in this project as a Japanese player. Playing the rhythm section with my favorite artist Chad Smith was absolutely amazing and exciting. Thomas, let’s meet on stage next time!” Upsahl shared similar excitement, saying, “Being part of this song was such a dream. The day we wrote it, the song just fell out of us. I’m such a fan of Thomas, his vision, and everyone on this record. I’m so stoked it’s finally out in the world.”
With Masquerade, Raggi showcases not only his skill as a guitarist but his ability to unite artists across generations and genres. The album stands as a tribute to collaboration, instinct, and the pure joy of making rock music — a reminder that, in Raggi’s words, “music knows no boundaries.”
