Capuchin Friar's heavy metal band releases sophmore album!

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 07.19.2008, 10:10 AM

Heavy Metal Monk with video

Heavy metal monk in second album

By Frances Kennedy
BBC News, Rome

Brother Cesare in action with his band

At first glance, Cesare Bonizzi looks like the archetypal Capuchin monk - round-faced, stout, with twinkling eyes and a long flowing white beard. But beneath his robes beats a heart of metal.
Brother Cesare is the lead singer in a heavy metal band which has just released its second album.
A former missionary in the Ivory Coast, he lives in a small friary in the Milan hinterland.
The 62-year-old monk's love affair with heavy metal began when he attended a Metallica concert some 15 years ago.
"I was overwhelmed and amazed by the sheer energy of it" he says.
Brother Metal
Hard rock and heavy metal have, over the years, been criticised as the work of the devil.
It's a claim which Brother Cesare, also known as Brother Metal, says is nonsense.

He started playing and recording cassettes, firstly with "lighter" metal music, but gradually he realised that what really moved him was the hard core.

People think that I am in fancy dress, they can't believe a robed monk is on the stage playing their music

Brother Cesare Bonizzi

The members of his band were at first sceptical at the idea of teaming up with a Capuchin monk but their doubts soon evaporated.
"Five minutes after meeting Brother Cesare I decided to go ahead, because he manages to convey so much energy, that other musicians and youngsters often don't manage to express," lead guitarist, Cesare Zanotti, told Reuters.
Sex, drugs and alcohol
Brother Metal recently appeared in the Gods of Metal festival in Italy, along with giants such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer, playing to a crowd of leather-clad hard-core metal fans.
"It was wonderful being there among all these young people" he told the Rome newspaper La Repubblica.
"The only problem was that at one stage out slipped a "what the f…" because each time some people think that I am in fancy dress, they can't believe a robed monk is on the stage playing their music".
With a booming voice, Brother Metal belts out lyrics that are decidedly gritty, talking about real-life issues and not shying away from sex, drugs and alcohol.
He does touch on faith and religion but is adamant that he is not seeking to draw people to Catholicism through his stage performances.
Video clips of his performances on YouTube have helped spread his popularity and fan base.
Devotion to God
His second heavy metal album, "Misteri" (Mysteries) has just been released.
In a sign of Brother Metal's eclecticism, it drew inspiration from a group of women in southern Italy who sang about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and a heavy metal version of that song is on the CD.
Other songs talk about how alcohol warms the heart but excess drinking can damage the liver, and how important sex is to man.
Brother Cesare says he has never had any trouble with his superiors over his choice of musical career and would like to send his new album to the Pope. "He is a music lover and metal is music!" he says.
While Brother Cesare always wears his traditional brown robe and sandals as a reminder that he has chosen a life of devotion to God, he is keen to distinguish established religion from faith, and from proselytising. "I do it to convert people to life, to understand life, to grab hold of life, to savour it and enjoy it. Full stop" he says.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 07.19.2008, 10:14 AM

Metallo live 2006

more Metallo live

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 07.19.2008, 10:17 AM

and I would just like to say, this fucking priest has a bad ass growl!

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 11.16.2009, 02:14 PM

this dude is retiring! He said that Satan had elevated him to high in popularity and rock star life for a monk, so he is quiting Metallo! He is still into heavy metal and will still jam with them, just no more gigs or albums. It was not pressure from the Capuchins, he had always had the permission of all of his superiors including the regional Catholic Bishop to be in this ultra-Christian black metal band. I just loved this dude, rocking his authentic robes and rosary while singing some heavy heavy shit..

Daddylikes · 11.16.2009, 07:44 PM

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SuchFriendsAreDangerous invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fucking Los Angeles Posts: 14,801	Heavy Metal Monk with video Heavy metal monk in second album By Frances Kennedy BBC News, Rome Brother Cesare in action with his band At first glance, Cesare Bonizzi looks like the archetypal Capuchin monk - round-faced, stout, with twinkling eyes and a long flowing white beard. But beneath his robes beats a heart of metal. Brother Cesare is the lead singer in a heavy metal band which has just released its second album. A former missionary in the Ivory Coast, he lives in a small friary in the Milan hinterland. The 62-year-old monk's love affair with heavy metal began when he attended a Metallica concert some 15 years ago. "I was overwhelmed and amazed by the sheer energy of it" he says. Brother Metal Hard rock and heavy metal have, over the years, been criticised as the work of the devil. It's a claim which Brother Cesare, also known as Brother Metal, says is nonsense. He started playing and recording cassettes, firstly with "lighter" metal music, but gradually he realised that what really moved him was the hard core. People think that I am in fancy dress, they can't believe a robed monk is on the stage playing their music Brother Cesare Bonizzi The members of his band were at first sceptical at the idea of teaming up with a Capuchin monk but their doubts soon evaporated. "Five minutes after meeting Brother Cesare I decided to go ahead, because he manages to convey so much energy, that other musicians and youngsters often don't manage to express," lead guitarist, Cesare Zanotti, told Reuters. Sex, drugs and alcohol Brother Metal recently appeared in the Gods of Metal festival in Italy, along with giants such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer, playing to a crowd of leather-clad hard-core metal fans. "It was wonderful being there among all these young people" he told the Rome newspaper La Repubblica. "The only problem was that at one stage out slipped a "what the f…" because each time some people think that I am in fancy dress, they can't believe a robed monk is on the stage playing their music". With a booming voice, Brother Metal belts out lyrics that are decidedly gritty, talking about real-life issues and not shying away from sex, drugs and alcohol. He does touch on faith and religion but is adamant that he is not seeking to draw people to Catholicism through his stage performances. Video clips of his performances on YouTube have helped spread his popularity and fan base. Devotion to God His second heavy metal album, "Misteri" (Mysteries) has just been released. In a sign of Brother Metal's eclecticism, it drew inspiration from a group of women in southern Italy who sang about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and a heavy metal version of that song is on the CD. Other songs talk about how alcohol warms the heart but excess drinking can damage the liver, and how important sex is to man. Brother Cesare says he has never had any trouble with his superiors over his choice of musical career and would like to send his new album to the Pope. "He is a music lover and metal is music!" he says. While Brother Cesare always wears his traditional brown robe and sandals as a reminder that he has chosen a life of devotion to God, he is keen to distinguish established religion from faith, and from proselytising. "I do it to convert people to life, to understand life, to grab hold of life, to savour it and enjoy it. Full stop" he says. __________________ Today Rap music is the Lakers
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SuchFriendsAreDangerous invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: fucking Los Angeles Posts: 14,801	this dude is retiring! He said that Satan had elevated him to high in popularity and rock star life for a monk, so he is quiting Metallo! He is still into heavy metal and will still jam with them, just no more gigs or albums. It was not pressure from the Capuchins, he had always had the permission of all of his superiors including the regional Catholic Bishop to be in this ultra-Christian black metal band. I just loved this dude, rocking his authentic robes and rosary while singing some heavy heavy shit.. __________________ Today Rap music is the Lakers
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