Cesare Bonizzi
Italian Capuchin friar and rock singer
Cesare Bonizzi, OFM Cap. (15 March 1946 – 19 November 2024), also known as "Frate Cesare" was an Italian Capuchin friar and heavy metal singer.
The Reverend Cesare Bonizzi | |
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 Bonizzi in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Frate Cesare Fratello Metallo |
| Born | 15 March 1946 Offanengo, Cremona, Italy |
| Died | 19 November 2024 (aged 78) Milan, Italy |
| Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock, Christian metal |
| Occupation(s) | friar and religious priest, musician, singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1990–2009 |
| Website | FrateCesare.com |
Bonizzi was born in Offanengo, in the Province of Cremona, Italy. He was ordained a priest in 1983.[1]
In 1990, he became interested in using music for spiritual devotion. He released many albums in different styles from new age to rock. He was inspired by Metallica and began producing heavy metal albums.[2]
Bonizzi died on 19 November 2024 in Milan, Italy at the age of 78.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Padre Cesare, The Capuchin Missionary Who Plays Metal Music". IberPress. 18 June 2008. Archived from the original on 13 August 2008.
- ↑ "Friar to open heavy metal concert". ItalyMag.co.uk. 26 June 2008. Archived from the original on 24 May 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2008.
- ↑ "E' morto Frate Metallo, il religioso con la passione del Metal". Cremona Sera. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
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