Italian horror-metal band formed in Pesaro in 1977, long led by vocalist Steve Sylvester. Known for theatrical, horror-themed imagery, occult references and a catalogue mixing classic heavy metal, gothic atmospheres and electronic/industrial experiments.

Founded in Pesaro in 1977. Steve Sylvester is the band's longstanding leader. Paul Chain (Paul Catena) was an early co-founder and guitarist who later departed. The band is credited in reviews with pioneering horror-themed metal aesthetics and theatrical live shows.

DeBaser's reviews portray Death SS as a pioneering Italian horror-metal band formed in Pesaro in 1977 and led by Steve Sylvester. Reviewers praise theatrical live shows and a discography mixing classic heavy metal, gothic atmospheres and industrial experiments. Standout albums frequently mentioned include Heavy Demons, Black Mass, Do What Thou Wilt and Resurrection. The coverage spans early demos, studio albums and live performances.

For:Fans of horror/heavy/gothic metal, collectors of cult Italian metal, readers of live concert reports

 Am I dreaming, or are the hairy balls of Silvestri dressed as a satanic figure missing, just as we usually find them on the cover of "...in Death of Steve Sylvester"?

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 SABA! SABA! Let the SABA...

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 If you want to fully enjoy this sinister atmosphere, wait until it's night, or there is a rainy day when the sky is covered with thick gray clouds, turn on the stereo and let the horror begin!!!

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