Italian Folk Metal
Nanowar of Steel · 2021
52 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A whimsical blend of heavy metal and traditional Italian folk, infused with humor and satire.
Top tracks — play these first
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La maledizione di Capitan Findus — This track cleverly intertwines food references with mythical storytelling, showcasing the band's humor while retaining a catchy melody that exemplifies their style.
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Il signore degli anelli dello stadio — By playing on the iconic 'Lord of the Rings' theme and blending it with sports culture, this track highlights the band's knack for satire while maintaining a strong metal sound.
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Scugnizzi of the Land of Fires — This track combines regional pride with energetic instrumentation, making it a standout that captures the essence of Nanowar's blend of humor and folk elements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical storytelling through music
- steady mid-tempo fun
- comedic absurdity in every track
- engaging sing-along moments
- celebratory energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of serious themes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 2, 2021, this album marked a significant moment in Nanowar of Steel's career as their first full-length studio album since 'Stairway to Valhalla' in 2019. The band continued to develop their unique comedy rock style, melding metal with Italian cultural references, which has become a defining characteristic of their discography.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steel Panther· Alestorm· DragonForce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Requiem per Gigi Sabani in re minore 2:19
- 2 L'assedio di Porto Cervo 4:14
- 3 La maledizione di Capitan Findus 4:15
- 4 La marcia su Piazza grande 2:24
- 5 La mazurka del vecchio che guarda i cantieri 4:44
- 6 La polenta taragnarock 4:44
- 7 Scugnizzi of the Land of Fires 3:56
- 8 Rosario 5:36
- 9 Il signore degli anelli dello stadio 3:10
- 10 Gabonzo robot 4:20
- 11 Sulle aliquote della libertà 3:29
- 12 Der Fluch des Kapt’n Iglo 4:16
- 13 El baile del viejo que mira las obras 4:42
Reference: MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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