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The Black

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Forfans of doom/heavy metal, italian dark-prog seekers, and collectors of black widow records releases.
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The Profile

The Black is the Italian doom/heavy metal project of painter-guitarist Mario Di Donato, active since 1989 and noted for Latin vocals, sacred/occult atmospheres, and self-painted artwork. A cult figure of the Italian dark metal scene, Di Donato previously played in Unreal Terror and Requiem, with many releases on Black Widow Records.

Core collaborators cited include Enio Nicolini (bass) and Gianluca Bracciale (drums), with Emilio Chella (drums) and Massimiliano Terzoli (keyboards, Apocalypsis). Vocals often in Latin; artworks painted by Di Donato; releases on Black Widow Records.

DeBaser’s reviews portray The Black as a cult Italian doom/heavy metal project led by painter-guitarist Mario Di Donato. Hallmarks include Latin vocals, sacred/occult atmospheres, and self-painted covers. Key albums praised span from early classics to later peaks like Gorgoni, with consistent craftsmanship across decades.

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