Wind Rose are the ferocious Italian power-metal warriors hailing from Pisa, Tuscany, established in 2009. Their trademark? A mighty fusion of epic choirs, galloping riffs and fantasy-laden lyrics that take you deep into dwarven realms — think axes, tavern-chants and mountain fortresses.

With early albums rooted in symphonic and progressive metal, they later embraced full-on folk and power metal with albums like Wintersaga and Warfront. Their self-styled “dwarven metal” aesthetic draws inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien’s world and gaming culture alike.

Highlights include Trollslayer (2024) — the latest hammer-strike of an already legendary career — but their journey began long before that, laying the foundations with Shadows Over Lothadruin (2012) and riding upward ever since. Rain or snow, mountain or mine, Wind Rose bring the storm and the saga.