Strana Officina

Strana Officina are an Italian heavy metal band from Livorno, formed in the late 1970s. Founders included Fabio and Roberto Cappanera and Enzo Mascolo; Daniele "Bud" Ancillotti is the long‑time vocalist. The Cappanera brothers died in 1993; the band reunited in 2006 and has released new and re-recorded material since.

Noted for early songs sung in Italian and for NWOBHM and classic heavy metal influences; released key EP/LPs in the 1980s, a box set documenting 1979–1989, the album Rising To The Call (2010), and The Faith (re-recordings). The band performs selectively and is praised for cohesive live shows and fidelity to their roots.

Strana Officina are a historic heavy metal band from Livorno, noted for Italian-language 1980s releases and a classic NWOBHM-influenced sound. The Cappanera brothers died in 1993; the band reunited in 2006 and has released new and re-recorded material praised by reviewers. They perform selectively and are celebrated for cohesive live shows and passionate fans.

For:Fans of old-school heavy metal, Italian rock historians, NWOBHM listeners