SKANNERS, the legendary heavy metal band from Bolzano, formed in 1982!

Pioneers of Italian Heavy Metal, the Skanners are one of the mainstays of the national metal scene with more than 40 years of activity, prestigious stages trodden, an important discography and power galore!

The legendary band looks back on a long career of tours and festivals such as Monsters of Rock, Wacken, Headbangers Open Air, In Flammen Open Air, Rock am Ring, Rock the Castle, Bremer Metal Festival, Gods of Metal Italy, Hard N’ Heavy Festival, Luppolo in Rock, Up the Hammers Festival, not only in Italy but also abroad, sharing the stage with prominent acts such as Deep Purple, Motorhead, Manowar, Girlschool, Saxon, Twisted Sisters, Helloween, UFO, Anthrax, Rage, Judas Priest, In Flames, Testament, DORO, Pentagram, Benediction, Marduk, Exodus, Grim Reaper, Metal Church, Dark Funeral, Death Angel, Exciter, Grave Digger and many more.

‘Thanks to their strong stage presence mixed with a crunchy powerful sound and the sensibility for current trends, the band takes the audience back to the glorious 80s, letting them savour once again the distinctive flavour of steel.’

The Skanners recently celebrated the prestigious milestone of 40 years in the music business and are currently working on future projects that will be unveiled shortly.