Intolleranza
Tutti All'Inferno

"Fourteen Songs from Hell." That's the title of the booklet attached to this album. No, no dragons, no demons, and no sexy she-devils. Were you hoping for the usual metal album crammed with sulfurous archetypes and clichés?

Instead, we are faced with a "rock 'n' roll band" (as the good Camerini would say) originating from, and here's the painful part, the extreme right-wing circuit of early '90s Rome. Intolleranza: a name that sounds like a declaration of intent.

"You're a fascist!" - "After reviewing the Janus, you're going to review these too?", "Who are you trying to fool?", "And we should read what you write about this crap?"

One thing at a time! I'm not a fascist, but despite my distance from the far right, I have no difficulty listening to music that makes me jump around. What's that? The lyrics? Even in apolitical or comedic bands, they almost always suck. The lyrics of Intolleranza, at least, don't spout racist phrases and, despite certain DETESTABLE nostalgia, they go by without too much trouble.

The style is not, as it might seem, the raw and minimal Oi! Rac but rather a fusion of punk, rock 'n' roll, hard rock, and certain riffs heavily indebted to Motorhead. Is that all? Actually, there's also a crossover-rap (!) experiment and a medieval-sounding ballad. A heterogeneous album, although constructed somewhat confusingly. The recording isn't top-notch. But in the end, why demand so much?

"Come Il Vento" is definitely the most beautiful song on the entire album. Martial, rhythmic, and full of "epic" rage. The lyrics, if I didn't know the band's political stance, I could easily mistake for "red" or "anarchist" stuff.
"Manifestazione Non Autorizzata," on the other hand, is a cover of the aforementioned Janus. If you've heard the original, believe me, you'll struggle to recognize it! Hyper-accelerated and punky like a kick in the balls. An anthem against complacency and apathy.
To conclude, I point out tracks like "Grande Avvenimento" (played more than decently), "Pagato Per Mentire," and "Nessuno Ci Potrà Fermare."

Among an album by the Black Sabbath, one by the Negazione, and one by the PIL, occasionally, I happen to stick "Tutti All'Inferno" into the stereo. An excellent diversion.
Let them go to hell the big jaw from Predappio, the little mustache, and their theories/actions. What matters, in a similar context more than in others, are the notes.