Italian metal

[zeuhl]

As I admitted in the thread on the Tegen Hart LP on Poisonoise, my knowledge in Italian metal in general is shamefully low. I own (the re-release of) and worship every second of DARK QUARTERER's self titled debut LP but other than that, a couple other of bands and a few single songs I've heard from a handful of different groups, I know basically nothing.

Educate me, please! Thanks in advance!

[nabel]

I've been listening to Masters Of Fate (2008) by Etrusgrave quite a lot past few days, thanks to mighty Fulberto Serena's guitar playing+songwriting it has that classic Dark Quarterer sound all over it.

(Got it from Firebox discount sale for 4,90€, so go for it.)

[msp]

Danger Zone - Victim of Time

Essential Lp in my opinion

[DaN]

Danger Zone - Victim of Time

Essential Lp in my opinion

You couldn't ask for a better Beginner's Lesson. Have a quick listen at VOD: http://vibrationsofdoom.com/test/DangerZone.html

More recommendations after work...

[Buried By Time and Dust]

Death SS and Paul Chain.Rollerball "outlast the game"
Spitfire 'bladerunner" 7" and Berserks lp from '82
just a start

[Black Axe]

I'm not an Italian heavy metal expert either, but these are some of my favourites:

Black Hole
Sacrilege
Epitaph
Run After To
Tegen Hart

[zeuhl]

Thanks everyone, although a few words on the style each band plays would be really helpful! Or do they all simply sport the obscure, indescribable Italian sound?

[Satan is Our Pal]

Bulldozer.

[omen of hate]

HALLOWEEN, HALLOWED, VANADIUM, CRYING STEEL, HOCCULTA, VANEXA,...

@edit: I forgot to mention BRAINDAMAGE, their first demo is fantastic !!

[Black Axe]

Thanks everyone, although a few words on the style each band plays would be really helpful! Or do they all simply sport the obscure, indescribable Italian sound?

All on my list are 'ItaliDoom'.

[omen of hate]

DARK QUARTERER, ASTAROTH, old stuff from MORTUARY DRAPE, SCHIZO, DARK LORD ....

[daniel]

Only the Dark Lord MLP though, and Astaroth is pretty weak.
Brightlights!

[DMR]

Adramelch - Irae Melanox is one of my favorites. Really good and original progressive/power metal. Kind of like a mix of Fates Warning, Helloween and Warlord.

[pzman]

Adramelch - Irae Melanox is one of my favorites. Really good and original progressive/power metal. Kind of like a mix of Fates Warning, Helloween and Warlord.

Ditto here!

A few others that i know:

Steel Crown
Revenge
Royal Air Force
Rex Infieri
Gunfire
Sabotage
Domine

all these bands are a mix of 80s trad/power/epic/speed stuff

[Sgt. Kuntz]

For me there are three outstanding Italian bands, the fabulous ADRAMELCH and DARK QUARTERER have been mentioned, and BERSERKS with their only album "Berserks" are unbelievable good.

Early, pure metal with a heavy NWOBHM influence, comparable to Brocas Helm! Hard to find though.