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Italian rock band known for their energetic glam rock, alternative rock, and hard rock sound, explosive live performances, and distinctive fashion sense.Formed in Rome in 2016, Måneskin (Damiano David - vocals, Victoria De Angelis - bass, Thomas Raggi - guitar, Ethan Torchio - drums) rose from busking on Roman streets to global fame. They gained initial recognition finishing second on the Italian X Factor in 2017. Their breakthrough came after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 for Italy with "Zitti e buoni". This catapulted their existing catalogue, especially "Beggin'" and "I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE", to international chart success. Known for their raw energy, genre-blending music, and advocacy for self-expression, they headlined major festivals and released successful albums like "Il ballo della vita" (2018), "Teatro d'ira: Vol. I" (2021), and "RUSH!" (2023).

• The band members met as teenagers attending the same high school in Rome and initially performed covers on the streets of the historic Via del Corso.
• During the Eurovision 2021 grand final, footage showed lead singer Damiano David leaning down near a table. Rumours of cocaine use spread rapidly online, leading to intense scrutiny. David voluntarily took a drug test the next day, which came back negative, and the band strongly denied the allegations.
• While known in Italy before Eurovision, their victory transformed them into a global phenomenon almost overnight, particularly driven by the massive streaming success of "Beggin'".
• The band is vocal about LGBTQ+ rights, freedom of expression, and challenging traditional gender norms, themes often reflected in their music videos and fashion choices.
• They faced criticism from some Italian conservatives for their flamboyant style and perceived provocative performances early in their career.