Rose Rovine e Amanti

Italian neo-folk project founded in 2002 by Damiano Mercuri. Combines Italian neofolk with neoclassical and cabaret influences; Mercuri is a conservatory-trained guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who also writes and arranges the material.

Project born in 2002 at the hands of Damiano Mercuri. Releases mentioned include Demian (2009) and Rituale Romanum (2006), with later Giorni di Splendore e Sole; collaborations and splits include work with Sol Invictus and Andrew King. Collaborators on Demian noted in reviews include Noemi York (vocals), Giuseppe Lorenzoni (violin), Daniele Befanucci (drums) and Pietro Marinelli (piano). Themes explicitly referenced by Mercuri: Rose (beauty, transience, Europe), Rovine (decay/tradition) and Amanti (love, honor). Lyrics mix Italian and English; reviewer criticises intelligibility and perceived lack of sacred/transcendent depth. Mercuri described as a fervent and practicing Catholic in the review.

Rose Rovine e Amanti is an Italian neo-folk project founded in 2002 by Damiano Mercuri. Reviews note strong arrangements, guitar technique and varied influences (folk, cabaret, neoclassical, some rock). Criticism centers on mixed Italian/English lyrics, occasional unintelligibility and a perceived lack of transcendent depth. Collaborations and splits (e.g., with Sol Invictus) and recurring thematic symbolism (Rose/Rovine/Amanti) are highlighted.

For:Fans of neo-folk, apocalyptic folk, Italian dark folk and cabaret-influenced music.