Fratello Metallo

The Profile

Cesare Bonizzi, known as Fratello Metallo, is an Italian Capuchin friar who performs heavy metal and rock with overt religious themes. He appeared at the Gods of Metal festival and released the album Misteri; he also collaborated with Andrea Rossi on Rock In Classica.

Italian Capuchin friar and singer; stage name Fratello Metallo; performed at Gods of Metal; album Misteri reviewed on DeBaser; released Rock In Classica with Andrea Rossi.

Three DeBaser reviews chart the strange and loud path of Fratello Metallo. Misteri splits opinions: one calls it a sermon-heavy, clichéd hard rock ride; another crowns it a Heavy Metal masterpiece. Rock In Classica (with Andrea Rossi) shows his pre-metal, calmer side. Across the board: God, riffs, and a baritone preach.