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The progressive rock group Cinema Face formed in Ontario, Canada. The singing foursome consisted of guitarist Frank LaMagna, bassist Darryl Peterson, drummer Randy Infuso, and keyboardist Armin Hart. The band performed at clubs throughout Ontario, building a small fan base over the years, but not having a lot of major success -- nor drawing much attention to themselves or their music. In 1983, Cinema Face recorded a self-titled album, which was released under the Red Sun Records label.

Face Card
Where the group failed in Canada, they finally succeeded in Japan and Europe. In 1994, though the band had already called it quits, their debut was reissued on the Pacemaker Records label. The album did well enough to bring Cinema Face back to life in 1996 to complete a sophomore offering, Face Card.
Charlotte Dillon, Allmusic

Despite toiling on the southern Ontario club circuit for nearly 13 years, Cinema Face were unable to make any inroads with their brand of progressive art-rock on Canadian soil; their live show frequently featured holographic images, black light effects and a phenomenal light show. Germany, however, did take a liking to the band and they have a near legendary status in European AOR circles. Their well-produced eponymous debut album was released in 1983 to little fanfare on their own label and in the 1990's the album turned up in Europe and Japan selling for
$250 to collectors. Since then, the album has dropped to $8 for a brand new sealed copy. The album was re-issued in 1994 on CD and the response was so overwhelming that a full reunion occurred in 1996 with a new album: 'Face Card'.

Frank La Magna: lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
Armin Hart: keyboards, vocals
Darryl Peterson: bass, vocals
Randy Infuso: drums, vocals

Produced by George Semkiw at Amber Studios, Toronto, Ontario
Engineered by Paul Bonish