RIP Fratello Metallo, Heavy Metal Monk

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Goodbye to Father Cesare Bonizzi, a friar of the Capuchin Order, known to all metalheads by the nickname Metal Brother (but also as Brother Meta or Frate Rock) because of his unbridled passion for heavy metal music, which he defined as “metrock”, and who saw him sing, record records and perform at concerts and festivals. He was 78 years old and resided in the Capuchin convent of Barbarano di Salò (Brescia), on Lake Garda. As Adnkronos learns, he…

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As reported by Cremona Sera, Fratello Metallo, the 'metal frate', has died. Stage name of Cesare Bonizzi, he belonged to the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor and was 78 years old. He had become famous in the late 90s and early 2000s, first performing on the street outside major events such as Gods Of Metal...