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The Sound of Italian Heavy Metal

“The Sound of Italian Heavy Metal” dives into the gritty, guitar-charged world of Italy's heavy metal and hard rock scene. Pulling from a wide range of eras and subgenres, this playlist offers everything from the classic heavy metal vibes of Vanadium’s “Easy Way to Love” and Crying Steel’s “No One’s Crying” to the darker, theatrical edge of tracks like “Ora Pro Nobis” by Deathless Legacy and Rosae Crucis’ symphonic-tinged “Ballo in fa minore.”

There’s a blend of power metal, doom, speed, and NWOBHM influences spread throughout, with bands like Holy Martyr and Dexter Ward delivering epic, battle-ready energy, and groups like Wicked Asylum and ScreaMachine adding a modern, driving edge. Whether it's the melodic touch of Infinita Symphonia's “Fly” or the aggressive grit of Fratello Metallo’s “Bacco,” the playlist highlights the diversity and depth of Italy’s underground and classic metal movements. It's a comprehensive look at the heavy metal sound made in Italy—raw, ambitious, and loud.

Aether Void 3 tracks
Vanadium 3 tracks
Tarchon Fist 3 tracks
Strana Officina 3 tracks
Vanexa 3 tracks
Hevidence 3 tracks
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