Recommended Italian bands. Popular bands from abroad.
Italy is the boot of Europe (meaning it’s shaped like a boot).
The music played by Italian bands has an upbeat, take-off-running kind of sound.
Listening to it, your excitement just keeps rising!
Recommended Italian bands. Popular overseas bands (1–10)
I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVEMåneskin
Måneskin is a rock band from Rome, Italy, that has taken the world by storm.
Their music inherits the DNA of 1970s glam rock and hard rock while fusing it with a modern pop sensibility, resulting in a highly energetic style.
Formed in 2016, they gained prominence after finishing as runners-up on an Italian audition program in 2017.
Following their debut EP Chosen, their album Teatro d’ira: Vol.
I and singles like “Beggin’” and “Supermodel” became global hits.
Their victory at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest catapulted them to international stardom, and they have earned numerous accolades, including the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Rock.
They are a band we highly recommend to anyone who loves passionate rock sounds and seeks free self-expression.
Dedicato A TeLe Vibrazioni
Le Vibrazioni embody the heat of Milan, Italy, through their music.
Formed in 1999, this rock band is known for its original sound that, while rooted in pop rock, skillfully blends elements of alternative and progressive rock.
Their debut album, Le Vibrazioni, released in 2003, became a major hit in Italy, selling over 300,000 copies and leaving a powerful impression.
They have appeared multiple times at the Sanremo Music Festival, placing fourth in 2020 with the song “Dov’è.” In their debut year of 2003, they won both Best Italian Group and Best New Artist at the Italian Music Awards, proving their talent.
Their world of sound—woven from passionate vocals and energetic performances—grips the listener’s heart.
Perfect for anyone looking to experience emotionally stirring Italian rock.
THE BIRTH OF EVILAncient Bards
I thought the guitar in this song was really cool with a flashy, glimmering vibe.
It’s also a track where I’d love people to pay attention to the female vocalist’s makeup in the promo video.
The surging sense of speed throughout the song makes you want to start headbanging before you know it.
Emerald SwordRhapsody of Fire
This song feels valiant, and listening to it makes me feel like I’ve become a hero.
I thought it would be perfect as a theme song for an adventure-style game.
The call-and-response part in the middle made me want to shout along too.
TU CON CHI FAI L’AMOREThe Kolors
Hailing from Naples, The Kolors are an Italian band that skillfully fuse a pop-rock foundation with elements of funk, electronica, and Italodisco reminiscent of the 1980s.
Formed in 2009, they rose to nationwide fame after winning the popular talent show “Amici di Maria De Filippi” in 2015.
Their album “Out,” released the same year, topped the Italian charts, and the included track “Everytime” became a major hit.
Since then, they have continued to produce catchy songs such as “Frida (mai, mai, mai)” and “Italodisco,” the latter dominating Europe’s summer of 2023.
They boast numerous awards, including MTV Italian Music Awards, and have competed at the Sanremo Music Festival.
Recommended for those who love polished sounds and passionate performances, and for anyone looking to discover fresh Italian pop.