Nabat

The Profile

Nabat are an Italian Oi!/street-punk band from Bologna, fronted by Steno. Emerging in the early 1980s, they became a cornerstone of Italy’s skinhead-punk scene with raw, chorus-driven anthems and influential releases such as Laida Bologna and the EP Scenderemo nelle strade.

Italian Oi! band from Bologna with songs in Italian; early cuts appeared on the 1982 EP “Scenderemo nelle strade.” Key titles cited in reviews include “Senza soldi, senza casa,” “Tempi nuovi,” and “Laida Bologna.” They performed a reassembled show at Livello 57 in Bologna around 1995 after years of inactivity. Reviews emphasize their raw sound, stadium-like choruses, and Steno’s distinctive voice, noting their enduring impact on Italian street punk.

The reviews frame Nabat as a cornerstone of Italian Oi! with raw, chorus-driven street punk rooted in Bologna. Key tracks and releases like Laida Bologna and Scenderemo nelle strade are highlighted for their impact. A reunion gig in the mid-90s and a split with Colonna Infame Skinhead underscore their legacy. The writing blends personal memories, scene context, and musical analysis.