Mneskin Members, Touring Information, Facts, Music Info

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Måneskin is an Italian rock band that was formed in Rome, Italy in 2016. It was formed by vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria de Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi, and drummer Ethan Torchio. They got their big break after attaining #2nd place on the 11th season of the Italian talent show X Factor in 2017. They then went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 for Italy with the song “Zitti e buoni”.

Members

  • Damiano David – Lead Vocalist
  • Victoria De Angelis – Bass Guitarist
  • Ethan Torchio – Drummer
  • Thomas Raggi – Guitar
  • Origin 

    Rome, Italy

    Genres

    Pop rock, Alternative Rock, Glam Rock, Hard Rock, Classical Music, Black Metal

    Labels

    Formation Date

    2016

    Singing Portfolio

    Måneskin Facts

  • Initially, Damiano, Victoria, and Thomas met one another in high school in Rome. Later, they met drummer Ethan who is from Frosinone after he had appeared in a line-up.
  • The band’s name “Måneskin” means “moonlight”.
  • Måneskin entered the 11th season of the Italian talent show X Factor in 2017, and they were guided by mentor Manuel Agnelli. However, they earned 2nd place behind singer Lorenzo Licitra.
  • After winning Sanremo Music Festival 2021, they were chosen to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, which was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with Zitti e buoni.
  • The members of the band have cited their musical and fashion influences to be Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Nirvana, Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand, David Bowie, Gentle Giant, The Rolling Stones and The Doors, Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, R.E.M., Marlene Kuntz, Verdena, and Afterhours.
  • They appeared in their documentary titled This Is Måneskin in 2018.
  • In October 2021, they released their new single titled MAMMAMIA.
  • Featured Image by Måneskin / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0

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