Lingüa Brütallica - Episode 63: Francesco Paoli of Fleshgod Apocalypse (Rome, Italy)

Lingua Brutallica

In this episode, we speak to Francesco Paoli of Italian opera metal band, Fleshgod Apocalypse. Fleshgod Apocalypse is well known for composing music that blends elements from romantic and baroque periods, inspired by composers like Bach, Vivaldi and Rossini, with the aggressive instrumentation of classic death metal. Francesco explains how this creative amalgam informs his approach to lyric-writing, drawing on features from Italian, Greek, Latin, German and English languages to call upon references to diverse literature, history, and mythology, and in doing so weave intricate narratives that reflect on existentialism and the human condition. While Francesco's compositions and influences may be varied, his writing still shows consistent patterns, such as the use of single word album titles and multi-word track titles, that tie his records together. Speaking to the significance of this practice, Francesco states simply: "we are Italian, we like tradition".

To celebrate the tradition of Fleshgod Apocalypse, go to: https://fleshgodapocalypse.bandcamp.com/