Digging Deeper: An Interview with Francesco Cavalieri of Wind Rose
Dwarven musings on Social Media, Metal, and Tolkien
In this interview, Francesco Cavalieri, singer and founder of the Italian dwarven-themed power metal band Wind Rose, talks about the band's musical evolution, their upcoming album Trollslayer, and their unique blend of power and folk metal.
We discuss the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, the shift from progressive to bombastic metal, and their success on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He also shares insights into their partnership with the game Deep Rock Galactic, and how Diggy Diggy Hole became a fan favorite.
A transcript of the interview (edited for clarity) is below, as well as a track-by-track of Trollslayer.
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