Linea 77

The Profile

Linea 77 are a Turin-based Italian band commonly described in these reviews as operating between hardcore/metal crossover and nu-metal, with two vocalists (Emo and Nitto) and a noted rhythm section. Reviewers trace early momentum through albums like Too Much Happiness... Makes Kids Paranoid and Ketchup Suicide, discuss a commercial/mainstream turn around Numb and Available for Propaganda, and debate Horror Vacui’s polished production and collaborations. Later, 10 is presented as a self-correcting return with all-Italian lyrics.

From the reviews: the band is Turin-based; they were signed to Earache; they are described as five members in multiple reviews; members named include Emo and Nitto (vocals), Chinaski (guitar), Dade (bass), and Tozzo/Tokio (drums, name varies by reviewer); they collaborated with Tiziano Ferro on “Sogni Risplendono” and with Subsonica’s Samuel on “66”; producers mentioned include Toby Wright (Horror Vacui) and Dave Dominguez (Available For Propaganda).

Across these reviews, Linea 77 are portrayed as a Turin-based Italian crossover/nu-metal band with a strong rhythm section and early international attention via Earache. Ketchup Suicide and Numb are often cited as high points, while Available for Propaganda and especially Horror Vacui split opinion for perceived commercial polish and sameness. Horror Vacui’s Italian tracks, production, and the Tiziano Ferro collaboration are recurring flashpoints. Later work 10 is framed as a course-correction with all-Italian lyrics and renewed credibility. La speranza è una trappola - Parte 1 is praised by one reviewer for electronic/drum’n’bass elements after a lineup change.