Italian prog metallers Shading are proof that anyone who puts their mind to it can transform themselves into a rockstar. The band first formed ten years ago, with all five of them - then 13 or 14 years old - totally incapable of playing an instrument, yet they've evolved into masters of the art of prog... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Genus Ordinis Dei
Italian symphonic death metal quartet Genus Ordinis Dei are a fascinating proposition, having honed an exciting sound that fuses heavy metal with more delicate, often haunting orchestral instrumentals. Furthermore, their music is largely inspired by their alternative take on passages of the Bible, which fuels the intrigue. The quartet of Nick K (vocals and guitars), Tommy... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Foredawn
Despite releasing their debut single just two months ago, Italian quartet Foredawn are already impressing with their powerful vocal-led rock sound. The Milanese quartet is formed of siblings Irene (vocals) and Ivan Franco (drums), who are joined by Mattia Stilo and Riccardo Picchi on guitars. As Irene tells us: "What unites us is our passion, the... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Deeper Down
Italian gothic rockers Deeper Down bring us an intriguing, mysterious sound that combines doominess, wailing vocals and string instruments. The quintet of vocalist Elisa Cesarino, guitarist Luca de Cesare, bassist Roberto Alfieri, violinist Alessandro, and drummer, guitarist and keyboard player Giuseppe Parisi hail from the town of Campobasso in southern Italy which, interestingly, shares the... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Forbidden Seasons
We've found a whole host of exciting new Italian bands over the last year, but by far the heaviest yet is Turin-based Forbidden Seasons. The quintet of not very Italian sounding Mark Seasons (vocals), Symon Ray (lead guitar), Danny Ghale (rhythm guitar), Paul J. Price (bass) and the much more Italian sounding Federico Spagnoli (drums) grew up together... Continue Reading →
Introducing: My Dinosaur Life
If My Dinosaur Life sounds familiar then no, you're not going mad, these Italian rockers were so inspired by the Motion City Soundtrack album that they borrowed its title as their band name. The five-piece from Cremona, a town in northern Italy famed for its violin making, began as a project back in 2010 largely... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Sittingthesummerout reveal true identity on second EP ‘Brick and Mortar’
Italian rockers Sittingthesummerout tell us tomorrow's launch of their second EP marks "the real beginning" of their true identity. The band, who released their debut just a few months after forming, fuse emotional post-hardcore rock with spoken word vocals that they describe to us as "honest (kinda), desperate, and our outlet." The Milanese quintet first formed through vocalist... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Killin’ Baudelaire
Milanese rockers Killin' Baudelaire are the latest in a stream of great new rock and metal bands emerging from Italy. The quartet have honed a rock sound that is exciting and powerful yet melodically captivating and touching, which you can see yourself when they play five shows across England later this month, kicking off at... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Rougenoire
We've met a fair few bands from Italy in the last few months, but none (be it Italian or not, for that matter) are quite like Milanese rockers Rougenoire. The five-piece have honed an awesome classic rock sound with their own unique spin thanks to Francesca 'Black Mamba' Gheza's commanding, appealingly accented vocals. The title... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Methedras
It's pretty unusual for us to be writing about a band that's been going for two decades but in the case of Methedras we love their sound so much that we felt they were well worth bringing to your attention. The Italian four-piece, who define themselves wonderfully as a "Thrash-Death-Killing-Machine," are close to celebrating their 21st birthday as a band but... Continue Reading →
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