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Country of origin: Italy
Location: Agrigento, Sicily (early); Turin, Piedmont (later)
Status: Active
Formed in: 1993
Genre: Symphonic Black/Folk Metal
Themes: Philosophy, Misanthropy, Sicilian folklore, Anti-Christianity, Sex, Drama
Current label: Inch Productions
Years active: 1993-present

Inchiuvatu means "nailed" in Sicilian language.

Most of the lyrics are in Sicilian, with some in English and Italian.

English bio (concise, accurate, sourced)

Inchiuvatu is a Sicilian symphonic black metal project founded in 1993 by the multi‑instrumentalist and composer Agghiastru. Emerging from Agrigento and later active in Turin, the project blends second‑wave black metal with Sicilian folk tradition, integrating instruments such as the fiscalettu (traditional flute) and a strong emphasis on piano-driven melodies. The band’s name means “nailed” in Sicilian, a reference that mirrors its thematic core.

The lyrical universe of Inchiuvatu revolves around philosophy, misanthropy, Sicilian folklore, sexuality, Christianity and anti‑Christianity, condensed by Agghiastru into the formula “Drama–Sex–Christ”. Almost all lyrics are written and sung in the Sicilian language, with occasional passages in Italian and English. This linguistic and cultural choice, combined with the Mediterranean tonalities and ritualistic atmosphere, gives the project a distinct identity within the symphonic black metal tradition, often compared to Emperor or Dimmu Borgir but unmistakably rooted in Sicilian aesthetics.

Across its long career, Inchiuvatu has released a series of albums, EPs, demos and conceptual works that form the core of what Agghiastru calls the Mediterranean Scene, a constellation of interconnected projects (including Ultima Missa, La Caruta di li Dei, Astimi, Lamentu, Lava, and others). The project remains active, performing select live shows and preparing extensive reissues of its entire discography through Inch Productions and Trinaka Records in celebration of its thirty‑three years of activity.

 

Tati Drums, Percussion
See also: Agghiastru (live)
Kaos Guitars (1993-present)
See also: Astimi, Inquietu, Lamentu, Maleficu Santificatu, 3
Agghiastru Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Drums, Fiscalettu, Piano, Trumpet, Viola (1993-present)
See also: Astimi, La Caruta di li Dei, Sintenza, Ultima Missa, Visina, Agghiastru, ex-Addraunara, ex-Lamentu, ex-Eden, ex-Perfidia
Krhura Bass (2020-present)
See also: Feralia, Lum, Ponte del Diavolo, Strega

TrinaKa Demo 1993
Venniri Santu Live album 1994
Demoniu Demo 1994
Strurusia Demo 1994
Inchiuvatu Demo 1995
Addisiu Full-length 1997
Viogna Full-length 2000
Addisiu + Demoniu Compilation 2004
Piccatu Full-length 2004
Miseria Full-length 2008
33 EP 2008
Ecce Homo EP 2011
INRI EP 2013
Mediterranean Scene Bonus Blood Split 2014
Via Matris EP 2014
Via Lucis EP 2017