Lolland is a secular nation. We believe God is in us all, more so in us than all the rest. But it has come to our knowledge that sometimes religious people can be cooler than everyone else. So our National Monk is Cesare Bonizzi.
63 year old "Brother Metal" is the lead singer for the band Fratello Metallo. Inspired at a Metallica concert 15 years ago, this monk went on to open Italy's biggest metal fest Gods of Metal 2008 along with Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer.
Some quotes which show the awesomeness of the man:
"I do it to convert people to life, to understand life, to grab hold of life, to savour it and enjoy it. Full stop."
"The only problem was that at one stage out slipped a "what the f…" because each time some people ... can't believe a robed monk is on the stage playing their music. "
"Other songs talk about how alcohol warms the heart but excess drinking can damage the liver, and how important sex is to man. "
Finally, a video of his performance:
We salute you.
PS: some PJs.
What do most metal fans like? - Old Monk
What is the secret behind Father Cesare Bonizzi's success? - he is an Old Monk
What would any other metal singer sound like at age 63? - an Old Monkey.
OK, we'll stop now.
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