Måneskin, an Italian rock band, was formed in Rome in 2016. The band comprises of four members, including the talented vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi, and drummer Ethan Torchio. In its early days, the band performed in the streets of Rome, and in 2017, it rose to prominence after finishing as the runner-up in the eleventh season of the Italian version of X Factor.
The band's international breakthrough occurred in 2021, when it won the Eurovision Song Contest for Italy with the song "Zitti e buoni." The band's unique style and captivating performance received widespread acclaim and made them the first Italian rock band to win the competition.
Måneskin has released three studio albums, namely Il ballo della vita (2018), Teatro d'ira: Vol. I (2021), and Rush! (2023), which have all received critical acclaim and commercial success. The band has also released one extended play, Chosen (2017), and 13 singles, which have topped Italian and European music charts.
The band's music has earned them numerous accolades and certifications from the Federation of the Italian Music Industry (FIMI). To date, Måneskin has received 34 platinum and 7 gold certifications, selling over one million records in Italy before their post-Eurovision breakthrough.
Previously, the band's most successful Italian single was "Torna a casa," but with the release of their latest album, the band has gained worldwide recognition. In 2021, Måneskin became the first Italian rock band to reach the top 10 on the UK Singles Chart, with the songs "Zitti e buoni," "I Wanna Be Your Slave," and a cover of The Four Seasons' "Beggin'" all reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. The band has also received multiple international certifications for sales of over 3 million copies internationally and 4 million in total.
Måneskin's music is a fusion of rock, pop, and punk, with a unique and captivating style that has won them a massive following worldwide. In 2023, the band received its first Grammy nomination in the Best New Artist category at the Grammy Awards. As of 2022, Måneskin has sold an estimated 40 million copies worldwide and garnered 4 billion streams across all streaming platforms. The band has received six diamond, 133 platinum, and 34 gold certifications, making it one of the most successful rock bands in recent history.
