Italian Capuchin friar Cesare Ionizzi who records religious-themed heavy metal and church/rock music, credited as Fratello Metallo.

Reviews identify him as Cesare Ionizzi, a Capuchin friar who moved from church music to metal, recorded the album Misteri and the church/rock project Rock In Classica, and has been associated with attending and performing at metal events (the reviews mention Gods of Metal).

Reviews portray Fratello Metallo as an Italian Capuchin friar who makes metal with overtly religious themes. Reception ranges from enthusiastic praise to ironic criticism. Key works discussed are Misteri and Rock In Classica.

For:Fans of heavy metal, listeners interested in religious-themed or novelty acts, and followers of Italian rock.

 Brother Metallo, aka Brother Cesare Ionizzi, 62 years old, is someone who used to write church music and then, struck on the road to Damascus, suddenly had the gift of the Sacred Metallic Fire and started writing metallic music.

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 When I think of my all-time favorite artist, I always think of Ozzy Osbourne, but if I have to put someone right after... I place Fratello Metallo.

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 We all know him as ''Brother Metallo'' but before his famous debut album ''Come Fiamma'' he was simply called Brother Cesare and made church music.

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